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Now cancer-free, Steven Smith tells others, "Don’t give up." Steven Smith faced the battle of his life. Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in his mid-30s, Steven juggled cancer treatments, being a young father and completing the college coursework that he needed to earn his bachelor’s degree. And he was close. Close to beating cancer, close to Graduation Day.   But then, he encountered a financial crisis. One semester away from graduating, Steven’s funds had run out.   “It was tough. My options were gone,” he said.   Except for one: The Last Dollar Scholarship. Thanks to...

�鶹��ý at Stark will present Guitar Weekend, a three-day festival for guitar enthusiasts, Oct. 31 - Nov. 2. Free and open to the public, the event is a celebration of all styles of guitar playing and features some of the most respected guitarists nationwide.  Organized by Kent State Stark’s Music Department, Guitar Weekend hosts a series of concerts during the three-day span.  Performances   The Dan Wilson Trio Thursday, Oct. 31 7 p.m 114 Fine Arts | Rehearsal Hall �鶹��ý at Stark Join us opening night for the Dan Wilson Tri...

�鶹��ý at Stark will host a Campus Preview for interested students and their families on Saturday, Oct. 26. Campus tours, a faculty and resource fair and breakfast will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The program will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check-in takes place in the Main Hall Lobby. Campus Preview will introduce prospective students to Kent State Stark’s academic programs, departments and services in an informal atmosphere to allow for questions and conversation. Attendees will meet with representatives from Kent State Stark’s Admissions, Financial Aid...

�鶹��ý at Stark will be transformed into “Boo U” on Oct. 24 for an evening of family friendly fun. Kent State Stark will host the 11th annual educational fall celebration for elementary school-aged children from 5 to 7 p.m. at its campus, 6000 Frank Ave. NW.  Boo U is free and open to the public. Children can trick or treat at stations designed and decorated by Kent State Stark student organizations. Trick-or-treating starts at the main parking lot off Frank Avenue NW. The event also features several family-oriented activities, including games, a photo station a...

NSF award propels the Kent State - Kyoto University partnership!    In July, Drs. Tosi, Raghanti, Meindl, and Lovejoy received a grant from the National Science Foundation, International Research Experience for Students (NSF-IRES) program. Three-year grant 18 summer internships for graduate students at the Primate Research Institute (PRI) of Kyoto University, Japan (6 per year) Interested students can find application materials here.        APPLICATIONS DUE Oct. 31, 2019   One of the world’s top primate centers, the PRI has resources unmatched el...

NASCAR racer and STEM advocate Julia Landauer is the first speaker in 2019-20 Featured Speakers Series. A two-time champion NASCAR driver, Julia Landauer became the highest finishing female in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series’ 64-year history. A proponent of women’s empowerment, this Stanford University graduate also is an advocate for STEM education.  Landauer is the first presenter in this year’s Featured Speakers Series lineup. She will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1.  Now in its 29th year, the Featured Speakers Series is free and open to the public, but tickets are requ...

The community is invited to attend a number of free, cultural events at �鶹��ý at Stark. The campus will host dozens of activities, ranging from Guitar Weekend to the 50th commemoration of May 4, 1970, and the 2019-20 Featured Speakers Series. FEATURED SPEAKERS SERIES Showcasing a diverse lineup of notables, the 2019-20 Featured Speakers Series will kick off with NASCAR racer Julia Landauer on Oct. 1. A two-time champion NASCAR driver, Landauer became the highest finishing female in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series’ 64-year history. A proponent of women’s empowerment, th...

Dear students and campus community, Hello! I am so happy to begin this new academic year with all of you. For some, today is a “welcome back.” For others, it’s a “welcome home.” We greet you, Class of 2023, with open arms. You will discover that �鶹��ý at Stark is a special place. From our stellar faculty to our supportive staff, we are working together to make this year a game changer.  Now is the time for all of us to excel personally, academically, and professionally, because we have found a home at our hometown university. As your dean, you can count on my c...

Daylong seminar aims to equip young professionals with skills needed for workplace success. In an effort to better equip the region’s young professionals with skills needed for success in the workplace, �鶹��ý at Stark’s Corporate University is pleased to offer the 2019 Young Professionals Conference. The daylong session will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 16 at Kent State Stark’s Conference Center, 6000 Frank Ave. NW. Created by an advisory board of young professionals, the 2019 Young Professionals Conference is an ideal opportunity for participants to network w...