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Todd Diacon speaking at the celebration of life for Michael Schwartz

 Michael Schwartz, former president of Kent State University and Cleveland State University, was honored in a Celebration of Life event on Cleveland State's campus.  Representatives from both universities and Schwartz's family shared memories of his wit and passion for the transformative power of education. Speakers included...

President Diacon at the Freeze Out Game 2023

On Wednesday, Kent State played Bowling Green in Kent's annual Freeze Out Game at Dix Stadium. Kent State President Todd Diacon was there to cheer on the team, fire up the fans and hang out with the Kent State Marching Golden Flashes.  He also demonstrated his technique for a forward pass - when sharing Kent State t-shirts with the fa...

In this video, Kent State University President Beverly Warren delivers a Thanksgiving message to the university community as she celebrates her first Thanksgiving at Kent State. Students, faculty and staff also share what they are thankful for this holida

In this video, Kent State University President Beverly Warren delivers a Thanksgiving message to the university community as she celebrates her first Thanksgiving at Kent State. Students, faculty and staff also share what they are thankful for this holiday season.      ...

Kent State University President Beverly Warren, Athletic Director Joel Nielsen, and Head Football Coach Paul Haynes spent a cold Tuesday afternoon at Dix Stadium after taking part in the Ice Bucket Challenge, a national campaign aimed at increasing awareness and contributions for ALS – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, better known as Lou Geh...

Dr. Beverly Warren, Athletic Director Joel Nielsen, and Head Football Coach Paul Haynes will take part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 4:15 p.m. in the south end zone of Dix Stadium at 2213 Summit Road in Kent.  The event comes in response to a challenge tweeted Aug. 13 by Rebecca Windover, an assistant residen...

Beverly Warren, who today begins her presidency at Kent State University, wasted no time getting more familiar with her new university family and the community. The first morning for Kent State’s 12th president includes a walk through campus with her Cabinet, breakfast with city leaders, meetings and lunch with students, and the launch of ...