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Kent State Provides Initial Guidance for Return to Campuses

Monday, June 1, 2020 - 10:05am

Dear Golden Flashes, Over the last several months, Kent State University faculty, staff and leadership have been consulting with local and national authorities as well as our own health experts as we work to develop a return-to-campuses plan that ensures, to the greatest extent…

Senior Lianna Fertig Uses Her Small Business to Spread Sandwiches and Hope

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 01:45pm

As a young girl, the pink slip Lianna Fertig held tightly in her small hands guaranteed her a free lunch at school. Today, the pink truck she drives carries that same promise to kids in the inner-city neighborhood where she grew up: Free Lunch Fridays. Preparing ready-to-eat…

Kent State University at Stark is Here for You!

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 01:16pm

The circumstances that we are all experiencing from COVID-19 have disrupted one of the most exciting and happiest times of your life – preparing for college. Through all of the stress and uncertainty, I want you to know that Kent State University at Stark is here to support you…

Darcy McBride and Mike Shipe are 2020 Staff Excellence Award Winners

Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 04:03pm

As Kent State University at Stark looks forward to the new academic year, Dean Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., announced the winners of the 2020 Staff Excellence Awards, while extending heartfelt gratitude to all campus staff.

Messages from the Dean, Dr. Denise A. Seachrist

Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 08:33pm

Thursday, March 19, 2020 As you will notice on our social media pages, we are working to share some encouraging words. Tomorrow, you’ll hear from faculty and staff members as we encourage everyone to dig deep. I invite you to view a …

Nursing Program Graduates Enter the Field Early

Friday, April 24, 2020 - 01:29pm

Even as a preschooler, Marissa Stelluto knew she wanted to be a nurse. When her teddy bears got the sniffles, and her Barbies suffered the occasional broken leg, Stelluto was there to fix them. Her brother and sister played along, and she learned early that not every superhero…

Rising Scholars Continue to 'Rise Up' Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Thursday, April 23, 2020 - 04:46pm

Imagine being in high school and having no plan for your future… Imagine being told that college is not an option for you because of finances… Imagine no one in your family ever attending college and being discouraged at the thought… Then, imagine hearing that Kent State…

Flashes in the Field: Finding the Silver Lining

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - 09:25am

A Target customer attempts to check out with nearly 10 gallons of milk. He becomes irate and leaves the store without purchasing anything after the cashier gently reminds him that there is a limit of two gallons per customer. This is a new reality for Kent State University at…

CCP Program Coordinator Delivers Message of Hope

Friday, April 17, 2020 - 11:37am

Dear Stark County high school seniors, This is not how you wanted your senior year to end. You deserved last dances at the prom, championship tournaments and walking with your class to the timeless sound of “Pomp and Circumstance”. But as our circumstances would have it, those…

Corporate University Offering Complimentary Check-In Surveys

Thursday, April 9, 2020 - 02:02pm

Kent State University at Stark’s Corporate University is offering complimentary check-in surveys to area businesses to assess their employees’ needs during the coronavirus pandemic.

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