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Kent State Stark Recognizes Outstanding Employees

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Pictured is �鶹��ý at Stark Dean Denise Seachrist (middle) with the 2016 Staff Excellence Award recipients Bobbi Groves, administrative clerk, and Jared Weber, senior IT user support analyst.

�鶹��ý at Stark faculty and staff gathered in the Campus Center to recognize the 2016 Staff Excellence Award recipients.

Kent State Athletics Drives International Student-Athletes’ Success Inside and Outside of the Classroom

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Dior Delophont, senior fashion design major from France, competes in long jump during a �鶹��ý track meet.

Many international student-athletes say that �鶹��ý’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has gone above and beyond to make their transition to the U.S. as comfortable as possible.

Kent State Employees Report Benefits From On The Move Challenge

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On The Move Challenge team members from �鶹��ý at Ashtabula have fun while working out.

�鶹��ý is competing against employers across the country in the On The Move Challenge, a 12-week corporate fitness challenge promoting more movement throughout the workday.

Kent State Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient Encourages Undergraduate Research

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Mark Kershner, Ph.D., associate professor of biological sciences at Kent State, was awarded a Distinguished Teaching Award, one of the most prestigious award Kent State presents to full-time, tenure-track faculty members.

�鶹��ý Associate Professor Mark Kershner, Ph.D., believes it is important for students to begin conducting research during their undergraduate careers.

Community Celebrates 50 Years of �鶹��ý at Trumbull Theatre

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Lance Grahn, Ph.D., dean and chief administrative officer for �鶹��ý at Trumbull (left), Warren Mayor Doug Franklin (right) and his wife Kenya Franklin celebrate Kent State Trumbull Theatre’s 50th anniversary. Photo credit: Tyler Evan Shaw.

More than 150 supporters came together to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of �鶹��ý at Trumbull Theatre. Special guests included many current and former professors, players and patrons.

Kent State Observes 46th Annual May 4 Commemoration

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Members of the Kent State community, including Kent State President Beverly Warren, participate in the annual candlelight walk around campus to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the May 4, 1970, shootings.

�鶹��ý holds its 46th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place through May 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provides an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and also reflect on what May 4 means today.

Kent State Researchers Receive More Than $1 Million in Grants to Fight Alzheimer’s and Study Climate Change

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Gemma Casadesus-Smith, from Kent State's Department of Biological Sciences, received a three-year $444,000 grant to research the mechanisms associated with the benefits of Pramlintide.

Two �鶹��ý researchers from the College of Arts and Sciences have been awarded more than $1 million in federal grants for their research projects.

Kent State’s Research Center for Educational Technology to Present Student Technology Camps

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�鶹��ý’s Research Center for Educational Technology is offering a series of technology camps for children beginning June 13. The camps will offer a range of media and tools including LEGO^® Education WeDo Robotics, animation, programming, coding and design.

Kent State Ashtabula Honored With Live United Award by Local United Way

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Susan Stocker, Ph.D., dean of �鶹��ý at Ashtabula, receives the Live United Award from Mary Pepperney, United Way board member. Photo credit: United Way of Ashtabula County.

For its continued support of the organization’s cause and dedication to improving the quality of life in the region, �鶹��ý at Ashtabula was presented with the Live United Award by the United Way of Ashtabula County at its annual volunteer breakfast and awards ceremony.

2016 Kent State Global Cup Soccer Tournament Puts Talent, Skill on Display

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Team Oman won the 2016 �鶹��ý Global Cup Soccer Tournament.

�鶹��ý's Student Recreation and Wellness Center was the site for an epic struggle between nations and continents as 11 international teams gathered to vie for the 2016 Kent State Global Cup in soccer.

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