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Kent State to Gather for 49th Annual May 4 Commemoration, Host Renowned Journalist Bob Woodward
Kent State University will hold the 49th commemoration of the historic events of May 4, 1970, where protesting students, observers and soldiers gathered on that fateful day when the Ohio National Guard shot and killed four students and wounded nine others on the Kent Campus.
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Chapter Spotlight: Southern California Alumni Chapter
The Southern California Alumni Chapter engages over 2,000 alumni in Southern California.
Alumnus Earns Valuable Degree from Across the Country and Lands Unique Job at Sea
Thanks to Tim Novotny’s, ’14, master’s degree in public relations, which he earned online, he is now the Communications Manager for
Kent State Trustees Appoint Todd Diacon, Ph.D., as University’s 13th President
The Kent State University Board of Trustees has appointed Todd Diacon, Ph.D., Kent State’s executive vice president and provost, as its next university president at a special Board meeting held Monday, April 29.
Construction Management Students Take First Place
Freshman and sophomore construction management students from the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) attended the University of Cincinnati (UC) New Builders Competition and took first place for the second year in a row.
Kent State Trustees Appoint Todd Diacon, Ph.D., as University’s 13th President
The Kent State University Board of Trustees has appointed Todd Diacon, Ph.D., Kent State’s executive vice president and provost, as its next university president at a special Board meeting held Monday, April 29.
ADVISORY: Special Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, April 29
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Monday, April 29, at 9 a.m.
Kent State’s May 4 Visitors Center Celebrates Life With “Bill: An All-American Boy” Exhibition
From April 22 to Aug. 1, Kent State University’s May 4 Visitors Center will honor Bill Schroeder’s life with an exhibition titled “Bill: An All-American Boy.” Mr. Schroeder’s sister, Nancy Tuttle, and nephew, David Tuttle, helped create the exhibition by loaning some of his personal items to the May 4 Visitors Center.
Kent State University Dedicates The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design
At a ceremony held April 11, 2019, nearly 50 years after his own graduation, John Elliot, ’70, and his wife, Fonda, were present as the architecture and environmental design building was officially named “The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design.”
Kent State Magazine: Change Maker
KSU alumnus and gay rights activist Michael Chanak Jr. was determined to make a difference at his workplace, and his dedication to change prompted a global company to redefine diversity.
Kent State Celebrates Construction Launch of Its Design Innovation Hub
Kent State University celebrated the launch of a dynamic new space, the Design Innovation (DI) Hub, which will bring innovations from many disciplines together in a 68,000-square-foot building near the center of the Kent Campus.
Professor Fueled by Student Inspiration Wins Distinguished Teaching Award
Teaching is a privilege, according to Janice Lessman-Moss, professor in Kent State University’s School of Art’s Textile Program, whose enthusiasm for working with students led her to be honored with the university’s Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest teaching award a tenured or tenure-track professor can receive.
British Ambassador to the U.S., Sir Kim Darroch, Will Speak at Kent State
On Wednesday, April 24, at 2 p.m. in the Moulton Hall Ballroom, Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Sir Kim Darroch, will speak to students and faculty at Kent State University, moderated by Mark Arehart of WKSU.
Students Encouraged to De-Stress With University Libraries During Finals Week
Everyone’s favorite event is back. Kent State University Libraries will host its seventh annual Stress-Free Zone on Monday, May 6, and Tuesday, May 7. The event is open to students, staff and faculty from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room on the first floor of University Library.
Kent State’s May 4 Visitors Center Celebrates Life With “Bill: An All-American Boy” Exhibition
From April 22 to Aug. 1, Kent State University’s May 4 Visitors Center will honor Bill Schroeder’s life with an exhibition titled “Bill: An All-American Boy.” Mr. Schroeder’s sister, Nancy Tuttle, and nephew, David Tuttle, helped create the exhibition by loaning some of his personal items to the May 4 Visitors Center.
American Academy Growing in Brazil, Poised to Bring Students to Kent State
Kent State University’s American Academy program in Curitiba, Brazil, has seen an exciting first year, and is poised to bring many Brazilian students to the Kent campus beginning in Fall 2020 to continue their studies. The American Academy was created in May 2018 when Kent State partnered with Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR) in Brazil, for a one-of-a-kind program that allows PUCPR students to receive an American degree without leaving Brazil.
Kent State University, Professor David C. Riccio Will Retire in June 2019 - Help Honor Professor Riccio
After his 53 years as a faculty member at Kent State University, Professor David Riccio will retire in June
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Late Biology Professor Hobb’s Bean Legacy Continues to Grow
The Record Courier recently highlighted the legacy of Hobb's Goose Beans, heirloom beans named after the late Kent State University biology professor Clinton Hobbs who died in 2009.
PJs and PCs: Students Embrace Online Classes, Even Those Living in Residence Halls
Since Kent State University began to offer distance learning in addition to traditional classes, student have embraced the online format, even those on the Kent Campus. Online classes at the Kent Campus allow students more flexibility when scheduling core classes and electives.
Kent State Magazine: Beyond Borders
The Kent State Magazine tells the story of the Pakistani-born artist and assistant professor in the School of Art, Mahwish Chishty, pondering how she’s going to exhibit her latest project—the culmination of the prestigious John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship she was awarded for exceptional creative ability in the arts in 2017.
ADVISORY: Special Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, April 15
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Monday, April 15, for the sole purpose of retiring into executive
Women’s Lacrosse Team Aims to Shift Culture at Kent State
Kent State’s very first Women’s Lacrosse team is making an impact on the culture at Kent State during its first year on campus. Since the team is new to Kent State, players get to shape opinions and perceptions of the team and the players.
Creating Dreamers and Doers: Jasmine Long and Sharon Ware
Jasmine Long and Sharon Ware grew up in different neighborhoods, but their connection transcends residential blocks. Broken barriers now build the dreams to change their communities for the better.
Kent State Geauga Awarded as Economic Development Generator by Geauga Growth Partnership
Kent State University Geauga Campus is being recognized as the 2019 recipient of the Geauga Growth Partnership’s (GGP) Frank Samuel Distinguished Service Award for “relentless determination, diligence and dedication” and for making “significant contributions to enhance the value, quality, effectiveness, and stature of the Geauga Growth Partnership.”
Mental Illness Visualized Through Create Awareness Art Exhibit
Several Kent State University departments have come together to produce Create Awareness, an art exhibit located on the first floor of the University Library that focuses on using art to depict the personal experiences of Kent State students, faculty and staff with mental illness.
Kent State Freshmen Create Choreography Club
With nearly 400 student organizations, Kent State University has plenty of options for students to find a club that fits their interests. But if students can’t find one that piques their interest, they can always create their own. That’s what Kent State freshmen Tara Wade and Ryan Leflar did. The pair did not hesitate to turn their passion for choreography into a student organization.
Alumni Spotlight - Ali Salih ’05
Ali Salih ’05, IT consultant at Blue Chip Consulting Group.
East Liverpool Campus Debuts Virtual Reality Classroom
Kent State University at East Liverpool officially opened its new virtual reality classroom, providing students and staff with technology that will greatly enhance learning experiences across several areas of study.
Kent State Becomes Voter Friendly Campus
For the first time, Kent State University has been designated as a Voter Friendly Campus for the 2019-20 time period. The Voter Friendly Campus initiative, led by national nonpartisan organizations Campus Vote Project and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, acknowledged Kent State’s goals to break down barriers and empower students with the information and tools they need to participate in the political process.
100 Percent of Eligible Seeking Students in Class of 2019 Placed in Residency
This year’s match results were released on March 15th, and Kent State University’s College of Podiatric Medicine graduating class of 2019 is proud to announce that 100 percent of eligible, seeking students in the class of 2019 received a residency placement.
Neil Cooper: Study of Peace and Conflict Builds More Secure World
Kent State University’s inaugural director of the new School of Peace and Conflict Studies, Neil Cooper, Ph.D., said as the university builds toward the 50th commemoration of May 4, 1970, and the 50th anniversary of the school, he is looking forward to working with colleagues on the next phase of the school’s history.
New Office 365 Tools Available to Kent State Faculty and Staff
The Division of Information Technology recently expanded the university’s Microsoft agreement to include additional productivity and coll
Kent State Team Competes at American Mock Trial Association Competition
Kent State University’s Mock Trial Team recently competed in the Regional Mock Trial Association Competition held at the Franklin County Common Pleas Courthouse in Columbus. Kent State’s team is made up of students from the Kent Campus, including sophomores, juniors and seniors, who are majoring in a variety of programs such as marketing, paralegal studies, criminology and justice.
Kent State Announces eSports Varsity Team
When most people think of varsity or club-level sports programs on college campuses, names like Overwatch, Hearthstone, League of Legends and Rocket League are not normally mentioned. But at Kent State University, these popular game titles are the new electronic landscape for a varsity sports program that launched in fall 2018 at Kent State.