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President Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address.

Video: State of the University Address Recap

Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address.

 

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Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 Kent State staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction. Here, Ken Ditlevson, director of Kent State's LGBTQ Student Center, is surprised with his award.

2018 President’s Award of Distinction Recipients Announced

Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 Kent State staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction. President Warren made surprise visits to each recipient’s office with a hearty congratulations and a check for $1,500.

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2018 President’s Award of Distinction Recipients Announced

As May 4 Commemoration Project Manager, Kent State Alumnus Rodney Flauhaus is taking on the task of planning the 50th anniversary commemoration of May 4, 1970.

Kent State Alumnus Leads Planning for 50th Anniversary Commemoration of May 4, 1970

Rodney Flauhaus is Kent State University’s new May 4 Commemoration Project Manager.

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Kent State Alumnus Leads Planning for 50th Anniversary Commemoration of May 4, 1970

Kent State President Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

“This Is Who We Are and What We Stand For”

Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren challenged the university community to embrace transformation at the annual State of the University Address.

“Serious transformation is never easy,” she said. “It challenges us to let go of predictable ways and embrace something new and unfamiliar.”

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Mary G. Parker Selected as Kent State’s Vice President for Enrollment Management

Following a national search, Kent State University has selected Mary G. Parker, Ed.D., as its inaugural vice president for enrollment management.

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Southern Comfort Kitchen Founder and CEO Will Matthews Cooks

Southern Comfort Kitchen Cooking up Experiences for Entrepreneurship Students

Two Kent State entrepreneurship students have turned their passion for Louisiana cuisine into a new pop-up restaurant, the Southern Comfort Kitchen. 

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Kent State ROTC cadets salute and stand at attention during the flag-raising ceremony at Risman Plaza.

Kent State Honors Veterans Nov. 8

Kent State University held its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva. The program, Honoring All Who Serve, included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs on the St…

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WKSU Hosts Election Night Celebration of Democracy

Celebrate democracy with an election night party at WKSU’s Broadcast Center at Kent State University. Starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, guests will be invited to enjoy snacks and activities – including selfie stations, station tours and keeping tabs on the big maps – as they watch WKSU News in-…

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David Kaplan (center), professor in the Department of Geography, is one of three educators honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest teaching award a tenured or tenure-track professor can receive.

Kent State Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient Values Mentoring Students

Many professors have certain influences that inspire them to teach. For David Kaplan, Ph.D., professor in Kent State University's Department of Geography, that inspiration comes from his father.

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Kent State Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient Values Mentoring Students

Kent State President Beverly Warren delivers the 2017 State of the University Address in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

President Beverly J. Warren Delivers 2018 State of the University Address

In her upcoming State of the University address, President Warren will chart one final course for university success, as she spotlights the achievements of the past year and shines a light on Kent State’s path for the future.

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