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Kent State's ninth president Michael Schwartz in academic regalia

Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit

Kent State’s LinkedIn page has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz’s kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.  

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President McGilvrey at his desk.

Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!

Kent State's founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel Kent State University forward today. 

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Late Kent State University President Michael Schwartz on campus posing with students

Michael Schwartz, Kent State’s Ninth President, Dies at 86

The Kent State University community is remembering the legacy of its ninth president, Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who died on Jan. 2, 2024, following a long illness. He was 86. 

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A member of the Fall Class of 2023 is embraced by her dean at the Karamu ceremony

IN A FLASH: Views From Karamu

Members of the Fall Class of 2023 participated in the Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados pre-commencement ceremony.

 

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Kent State is among the nation's safest college campuses.

Kent State Police Keep Community Safe While Engaging in Peaceful Discourse  

Kent State's No. 1 priority is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. This has been seen demonstrated over the past few months as the Kent State community has held demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and other issues, such as abortion. 

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Kent State President Todd Diacon applauds the graduating Fall Class of 2023 during a commencement ceremony.

President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers

Kent State University President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.

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A covering of snow blankets the Kent State University campus.

Kent State Closed Dec. 22-Jan. 1, University Offices Reopen Jan. 2

Kent State University will be closed from Dec. 22, 2023, through Jan. 1, 2024. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2024. Spring classes begin on Jan. 16, 2024. To see a list of state-designated holidays and dates when the university is closed, please visit Kent State’s Academic Calendar.

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Graduates and their loved ones celebrated at 2023 Fall Commencements

IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride

Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as Kent State welcomed its newest class of graduates. 

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 Kent State School of Fashion grad Dara Broadous

Designing Her Own Wedding Dress Was as Simple as 1,2,3,4

Kent State's School of Fashion gave Dara Broadous the skills to design her dream wedding dress.

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