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The Golden Flashes have made it to the NCAA tournament during a moment when women’s basketball is in the prime spotlight.
The "Understanding and Combating Antisemitism" discussion was a continuation of the yearlong initiative “Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding,” designed to engage the Kent State community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect, and kindness in all we do.
Spring semesters on university campuses are marked by heightened social and political awareness and activities. With 鶹ý’s roots as a champion of free speech and student activism, President Todd Diacon is reminding the university community of our commitment to freedom of expression as a core value guiding our work.
One of the many take-aways from the Dialogue and Difference program "Understanding and Combating Islamophobia" was that overcoming Islamophobia and other forms of racism and bigotry may be as simple as remembering the lessons we should have been taught as children.
Kent State is one of 48 schools, companies and organizations across the state honored by the Ohio EPA for taking exceptional measures to protect Ohio’s environment and for continued commitment to environmental stewardship.
Since 1997, Lashonda Taylor, Ed.D., associate chief of staff for 鶹ý's President’s Office, had many detours in her college journey but eventually earned her Doctor of Education in Interprofessional Leadership in 2023.
The future home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship continues to take shape on E. Main Street.
As part of Kent State's Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding" initiative, faculty members from diverse backgrounds came together in an online panel to share their personal insights in navigating the impact of conflict and cultural and religious identity.
Scientistas Foundation members are helping the Research Center for Educational Technology host a pre-eclipse event for the community on April 3 and learning how to operate a grant-funded camera and telescope.
Kent State has pledged to offer a host of benefits to Notre Dame College students who have accrued 60 or more credit hours. For those with fewer than 60 credits, the invitation is extended to apply to Kent State as transfer students, with a commitment to facilitating a smooth transition.
The 鶹ý Board of Trustees approved the establishment of four new majors during its regular quarterly meeting held March 6 on the Kent Campus. The Board also approved recommended actions for the East Main Street Project in Kent and a naming action.
Flashes Recycle Electronics at the annual Electronics Drive, open to the
community, each Wednesday in March.
The Ohio Department of Education recently awarded 鶹ý $1.2 million to support Choose Ohio First scholarships. This funding will support learners pursuing associate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and expand options for students seeking two-year degrees at the University's Regional Campuses and its College of Applied and Technical Studies.
Understanding academic freedom and freedom of expression were the topics of Tuesday’s “Dialogue and Difference” session, part of a series designed to engage the 鶹ý community in discussions that will advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.
鶹ý Culinary Services is proud to present DI Dining as a certified nut-free facility.
The Division of Information Technology has finalized a deal with Adobe that will give 鶹ý the Adobe Creative Campus designation. In addition to discounts on Adobe services, students and faculty will now have access to top-tier support and resources.
Kent State and the University of Akron went head-to-head during the Crosstown Throwdown Move Challenge. Faculty and staff competed against “the school down the road” in the event to promote well-being, comradery, and healthy competition. Guess who won?
A pilot program in 2023 led to a $250,000 implementation grant from the for Kent State to establish , a program that will enable promising underserved high school seniors in Northeast Ohio to increase their college preparedness, civic engagement and a sense of belonging
Kent State's Employee Wellness program has been working to provide physical, mental and emotional support to faculty and staff for years. And it’s definitely being recognized.