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New Kent State graduates pose with family members outside the MAC Center following a Spring 2016 commencement ceremony.

Kent State Holds Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 13, 14 and 20

Kent State University held its Spring 2016 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center. The final ceremony will be held Friday, May 20, at Cartwright Hall. Kent State will confer 4,210 degre…

Tags: Commencement , Spring Commencement , Office of the Provost , Student Success , Success Story

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A Kent State student gives a kiss to one of the therapy dogs during the Stress-Free Zone event in the library.

Library Provides Stress-Free Zone for Finals Week

The Stress-Free Zone returns to the Kent State University Library on Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10, from 3 - 5 p.m. to give students a break from studying for finals. The much-loved Dogs on Campus Pet Therapy Program® will be back once again, and snacks and beverages will be provided. Karen …

Tags: University Libraries , Success Story , Student Life

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John Crawford-Spinelli, dean of Kent State's College of the Arts, addresses a large gathering of Kent State students, employees, alumni and donors during the grand opening celebration of the new Center for the Visual Arts.

Kent State Celebrates Grand Opening of New Center for the Visual Arts

The Center for the Visual Arts, the new home of Kent State University’s School of Art, celebrated its grand opening on May 6. The festivities began with a short program, immediately followed by building tours, live entertainment, student exhibitions and refreshments. Concluding the grand opening …

Tags: School of Art , College of the Arts , Foundations of Excellence , Success Story

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Terri Kent (center), professor of theatre in Kent State’s College of the Arts, goes over a stage plan with students in the scene shop.

Scholar of the Month

Scholar of the Month Terri Kent Professor College of the Arts 1991-present An accomplished director, actor and educator, Terri Kent is a professor in the School of Theatre and Dance at the College of the Arts. She is the coordinator of the musical theatre program and is the producing artistic…

Tags: Research , School of Theatre and Dance , College of the Arts , Scholar of the Month , Success Story

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Dior Delophont, senior fashion design major from France, competes in the long jump during a Kent State track meet.

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

“Kent State University has allowed me to do just about everything I have wanted to do,” said Dior Delophont, senior fashion design major and standout women’s track and field competitor at Kent State. Many international student-athletes also revealed the university’s Department of Intercollegiate …

Tags: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics , Office of Global Education , Student Success , Success Story

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A Kent State student stands vigil at the spot where Allison Krause was shot on May 4, 1970.

Kent State Observes 46th Annual May 4 Commemoration

Kent State University held its 46th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place April 26 through May 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provided an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the t…

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , May 4 Task Force , May 4 Visitors Center , College of Arts and Sciences , Success Story , Community & Society

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Kent State students smile at an event on campus. Kent State student organizations sponsor more than 250 events on campus each year.

Kent State Reaches a Record Number of Student Organizations on Campus

Kent State University officially registered 402 student organizations on campus this spring semester, a record-breaking number for the university, according to the Center for Student Involvement. “Reaching this high number of student organizations on campus reflects the kind of students that are …

Tags: Center for Student Involvement , Division of Student Life , Student Success , Success Story , Student Life

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Kent State student Nahuel Gorostiza poses for a photo in Cartwright Hall. Gorostiza serves as the youth delegate to the United Nations for his home country of Argentina.

Kent State Student Named Youth Delegate to the United Nations

Kent State University student Nahuel Gorostiza, a freshman digital sciences major, is now the United Nations (U.N.) Youth Delegate of Argentina. Voting in Argentina Gorostiza was born in Argentina and lived there until starting college last fall at Kent State. He had always been intereste…

Tags: Office of Global Education , Student Success , Success Story , Global Reach

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Rapper Wiz Khalifa entertains Kent State students in the MAC Center during FlashFest 2016.

FlashFest 2016 Brings Multiple Music Genres to Kent State

Kent State University’s 22nd annual FlashFest hosted an array of music genres, including rapper Wiz Khalifa, country artists Chase Rice, Jon Langston and Lacy Cavalier, and electronic music duo 3OH!3. This annual celebration that occurs at the end of the spring semester is organized and presented by…

Tags: FlashFest , Undergraduate Student Government , Division of Student Life , Success Story

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Two Kent State friends grab a bite to eat at Eastway Center.

Nation's Best! Kent State Voted Best College Dining Experience

Kent State University recently earned the top spot on College Rank’s list of the 50 Best College Dining Experiences. Judging criteria included versatility of menu options, support for nutrition and wellness, sustainability efforts and accessibility for those with special dietary needs. College Ra…

Tags: Dining Services , Division of Student Life , Success Story , Student Life

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