Division of Finance and Administration
Transgender Students Find Home, Security and Support at Kent State
For transgender students like Emily Grubb, Kent State is home. Grubb and other students have found an inclusive, welcoming environment that offers resources for the transgender community.
Kent Campus
More Kent State Buildings Receive LEED Certification
Several new and renovated Kent State University buildings received Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) recognition in 2016, bringing to 11 the total number of certified buildings on Kent State’s campuses. LEED is a rating system that comes from the U.S. Green Building Council. There …
Kent Campus
Ohio Controlling Board Approves Money for Three Kent State Projects
University investment proceeds to be used for property purchase At its Jan. 23 meeting, the Ohio Controlling Board approved Kent State University’s request to purchase property located at 430-436 E. Main Street in Kent, Ohio, from seller GDR Partners LLC. The purchase of the property completes th…
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Kent State Named One of 361 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review
The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” features Kent State University as one of the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges. “It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working toward sustainabili…
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Kent State Named One of 361 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review; E-Inside; November 15, 2016
The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” features Kent State University as one of the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges. “It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working toward sustainabili…
Kent Campus
University Committed to Restoring Canceled Registrations
We sincerely apologize for the stress and inconvenience caused by the unintended canceling of some students’ class schedules. Kent State University will restore these class schedules to where they were prior to the cancellation notice that affected students received on Thursday, Aug. 11. Ov…
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Jack Witt Named Kent State's New Vice President for Human Resources
Following a national search, Kent State University has selected F. Jack Witt III as its new vice president for human resources. A Kent State alumnus, Witt currently serves as vice president of human resources and administration at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio. He joins Kent State on Sept.…
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
Kent State Receives Tree Campus USA Recognition for Eighth Consecutive Year
Kent State University has earned its eighth consecutive recognition from Tree Campus USA, a national program created in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Heather White…
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Kent State and the City of Kent Honored With Catalytic Partnership Award
Kent State University and the city of Kent, Ohio, were awarded the inaugural Catalytic Partnership Award for their collaboration to revitalize downtown Kent and improve the connectivity of the campus and the city. The Greater Ohio Policy Center established the Catalytic Partnership Award this year …
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PNC Bank to Provide Banking Services to Kent State University Students and Employees
PNC Bank, N.A., a member of The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE: PNC) will start providing banking services to Kent State University students and employees in Kent, Ohio, on July 1, 2015. Under this new agreement, PNC will provide student and workplace banking, as well as financial literacy …
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