鶹ý is proud to announce that “Legacy: May 4,” a podcast hosted by Stephen Ward, vice president for university communications and marketing, was awarded both a Gold and the Top Tactic Award by the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) at its recent Cleveland Rocks Awards ceremony.The podcast series delves into moments and issues that created the context of the May 4, 1970, tragedy here at Kent State. The documentary then connects the events of more than a half-century ago to today, in ways that leave us thinking about how history appears ...
Due to ongoing severe weather and dangerous conditions on and around campus, the Kent State Ashtabula Campus will close today at 3 p.m. All scheduled events for this evening, including Commencement, are canceled. Other ceremonies may be rescheduled for a later date. While disappointed we will not be able to hold these special events tonight, the safety of our campus community and those guests planning to visit campus and celebrate is our top priority.Additional information will follow for Fall 2024 graduates at a later time. ...
At its Dec. 12 meeting, the 鶹ý Board of Trustees endorsed the 2024 University Remediation Report. The report will be submitted to the chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the superintendent of public instruction as required by Ohio House Bill 49. The report provides a comprehensive overview of student remediation at the university, including the number of students needing additional academic support, the associated costs, specific areas of educational assistance and underlying reasons for remediation needs. This marks the eighth consecutive year Kent Sta...
Kent, OHIO – Eight students pitched their business ideas to a panel of executive judges in the John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship’s Idea Pitch competition held at 鶹ý’s Crawford Hall on November 22. The event was sponsored by the Ohio Innovation Fund.The Idea Pitch competition helps Kent State students develop their startup companies and pitch their business ideas to a panel of executive judges to win cash prizes.Winners were:Ishwor Acharya, first place with Legacy WebsMarissa Jackson, second place with BeauticaseOlivia Fenneken, third place with T...