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College of Communication and Information Students Honored by Akron Press Club
Eight Kent State University students received scholarships from the Akron Press Club and John S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Fund in April, totaling $40,000 in awards. College of Communication and Information students won eight of the nine awards given by the Akron Press Club this year.
From the Gridiron to Graduation: Julian Edelman Completes Passes and Kent State Degree
A helmet and pads were replaced by a cap and gown for New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman as he finished a journey he started in 2005, joining 5,300 new Kent State graduates at the One University Commencement held at Dix Stadium.
Partners in Nursing Practice
At Kent State, unique partnerships and programs are helping prepare today’s nursing students to meet tomorrow’s nursing shortage.
Celebrating President Beverly Warren
For the past five years as the 12th president of Kent State University, Beverly Warren has worked tirelessly to transform Kent State University into a top-tier institution of higher education.
Kent State Senior Finishes School While Managing Her Full-Time Business
Bethany Westphal is a very busy person. Like most seniors, Ms. Westphal spends her time doing school work and preparing for graduation in May. But, at the same time, she also runs the full-time business she started herself.
Kent State Board of Trustees Honors Service of President Warren With Awarding of “President Emeritus” Status and Naming of the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center
At its May 9 meeting, the Kent State University Board of Trustees was unanimous in passing a resolution of appreciation that recognizes K
FedEx Pledges to Build New Aeronautics Academic Center at Kent State Through Philanthropic Support
FedEx Corp. has pledged $5 million, in addition to $1.5 million already given, in support of an aeronautics academic center that will be located at the Kent State University Airport. The new 17,800-square-foot building will be named the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center.
Talented Photojournalism Student Earns Prestigious Award and Internship Grant
Nathaniel Bailey has been interested in photography for as long as he can remember. After years of study and practice, Mr. Bailey’s passion has paid off. In March 2019, Mr. Bailey won the Chuck Scott Student Photographer of the Year award from the Ohio News Photographers Association (ONPA), and he was awarded the Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship.
Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates
The Kent State University alumni family grew by 5,300 new graduates as the university held its spring commencement ceremonies.
Kent State to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates at Commencement Ceremonies on May 10 and 11
The Kent State University alumni family will grow by 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies.
A 4,000-Mile Journey Leads to “Sticky” Award-Winning Research for Kent State Graduate Student
Though she had an interest in science at an early age, Raissa Mendonca had no idea she would end up over 4,000 miles away from her hometown of Recife, Brazil, studying and doing award-winning ecological research in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. She probably did not expect to be wearing a bug net over her head in Manitoba, Canada, either.
A 4,000-Mile Journey Leads to “Sticky” Award-Winning Research for Kent State Graduate Student
Though she had an interest in science at an early age, Raissa Mendonca had no idea she would end up over 4,000 miles away from her hometown of Recife, Brazil studying and doing award-winning ecological research in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. She probably did not expect to be wearing a bug net over her head in Manitoba either. Now, while pursuing her Ph.D. at Kent State, Mendonca conducts research in Costello’s lab that focuses on ecotoxicology and biogeochemistry and how environmental disturbances affect aquatic communities and ecological processes. One of her recent projects resulted in her being first author on a peer-reviewed journal article and earned her a $5,000 award to continue pursuing her research.
ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, May 9
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Thursday, May 9.
National Foundation Funds Grant to Preserve Audio And Audiovisual Recordings Contained in the University’s May 4 Collection
Kent State University Libraries’ May 4, 1970 Collection has been selected by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) to benefit from a $30,561 award through the Recordings at Risk grant program, generously funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
WKSU Wins Regional Edward R. Murrow Award
WKSU has been recognized with a Regional Edward R. Murrow award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).
Kent State Receives Local Volunteer Award
Kent State University was recognized this month by the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank for its volunteer work with the organization last y
Kent State Receives Ohio EPA Environmental Excellence Awards
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency presented its Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Awards recently at the Ohio EPA’s second
Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding Kent State University’s Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Friday, April 26, at a
Sixth Annual Kent State Mini-Maker Faire Brings a Crowd
On Friday, April 12, the Kent State University Library’s Garden room was filled with students, makers, crafters, gam
Student Spotlight - Steven Westlake
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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.
Food Pantry Opens on East Liverpool Campus
Flash’s Food Pantry officially opened in April, serving as a resource for students on the East Liverpool Campus who may need an occasional boost with putting food on their tables.
Mother-Daughter Duo Go Through Kent State Geauga Nursing Program Together
Ronda McCaskey and Caitlyn Horvath are best friends who went through the nursing program together and graduated one year apart with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees from Kent State University at Geauga. Now they are both intensive care nurses. But they also happen to be mother and daughter.
Flashes Make Global Impact During Biggest Service Day Yet
From New York to Brazil, alumni across the globe joined together to make a difference in their communities on Saturday, April 27.
Kent State Community Gathers for 49th Annual May 4 Commemoration, Host Renowned Journalist Bob Woodward
Kent State University held the 49th commemoration of the historic events of May 4, 1970. The annual commemoration marks the fateful day when the Ohio National Guard shot and killed four students and wounded nine others on the Kent Campus.
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.
Client Profile: Aceani Ross-Bigbee
In addition to starting her own fashion br
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.
Faculty/Staff News Now - Vol. 1 Issue 7, April 29, 2019
Kent State Receives Ohio EPA Environmental Excellence Awards