University News
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 Shares Environmental Design Expertise During Akron Radio Station Podcast
Mark Mistur, dean of Kent State University鈥檚 College of Architecture and Environmental Design, recently spoke about the architecture building鈥檚 energy-efficient resources and ways that the building stays environmentally friendly with WAKR鈥檚 Jeanne Destro. In the Nov. 2 interview, Dean 鈥Kent State Professor Lends Expertise to British LGBTQ+ Museum
The UK is expanding its diversity efforts with the anticipated 2021 opening of Queer Britain, the first LGBTQ+ museum, which is getting help from Molly Merryman, Ph. D., associate professor and director of Kent State University鈥檚 Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality. Dr. Merryman,鈥
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鈥檚 annual Veteran鈥檚 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鈥檚 Award of Distinction Recipients Announced
Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 Kent State staff members with the President鈥檚 Award of Distinction. President Warren made surprise visits to each recipient鈥檚 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鈥檚 new May 4 Commemoration Project Manager.
鈥淭his Is Who We Are and What We Stand For鈥
Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren challenged the university community to embrace transformation at the annual State of the University Address.
鈥淪erious transformation is never easy,鈥 she said. 鈥淚t challenges us to let go of predictable ways and embrace something new and unfamiliar.鈥