University News

Kent State Receives State Historic Preservation Award for Preserving May 4 History and Site
The Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office Awards has recognized Kent State University with a 2018 Public Education and Awareness Award.

Giving Tuesday at Kent State University Is a Monthlong Celebration of Philanthropy
With the launch of its 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, Kent State University has again transformed what was just a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and 21st-century facilities.

Video: Professor Catherine Leslie
Catherine Leslie, Ph.D., professor of fashion at Kent State University, discusses what inspires her to teach.

Digital Media Production Program Sees Significant Jump in Degrees Awarded
Kent State University awarded the largest number of undergraduate degrees in its history in May 2018. One of the majors with the greatest growth from the previous year was Digital Media Production, which saw an increase of 43 graduates.
Kent State Professor Lends Expertise to British LGBTQ+ Museum

Veterans Honored at Kent State University Veterans Commemoration Event
With military flanking the Kiva building entryway and flags lining the Risman Plaza lawn, the community gathered in the Kiva auditorium for Kent State University’s annual Veteran’s Day Commemoration on Nov. 8, 2018.

Video: State of the University Address Recap
Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address.

2018 President’s Award of Distinction Recipients Announced
Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 Kent State staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction. President Warren made surprise visits to each recipient’s office with a hearty congratulations and a check for $1,500.

Kent State Alumnus Leads Planning for 50th Anniversary Commemoration of May 4, 1970
Rodney Flauhaus is Kent State University’s new May 4 Commemoration Project Manager.