Our Stories
Stories and Highlights from Across the Regional Campuses
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Aug. 13, 2026
This story appeared in the Canton Repository on Aug. 4, 2026. Written by Aaron Hughes. A Stark County educator was…
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Aug. 10, 2026
On one of the hottest days this summer – with temperatures hovering in the high 90s – Lisa Vittorio and her Sunshine Team set up shop near the Kent State East Liverpool Campus and welcomed dozens of local kids to board the Sunshine Bus as they prepared to head back to school.
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July 16, 2026
Healthcare professionals trained in other countries often find that they need additional training before they are permitted to practice in the United States. For foreign-trained physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, Kent State University provides a way to bridge…
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June 23, 2026
For Mark Nowakowski, D.M.A., seeing his newest album rise to the top of Amazon’s Digital New Releases chart in Classical Music was a moment of gratitude more than surprise.“I hit refresh one evening, and there it was,” said Nowakowski, associate professor of music at Kent State…
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June 22, 2026
When Beth Kotwis Carmichael graduated from Warren G. Harding High School, she wasn't entirely convinced college was the right path.Her parents encouraged her to start close to home at Kent State University at Trumbull, a decision that would provide the foundation for a career…
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June 8, 2026
Kent State Regional Campuses extend their congratulations to the exceptional students who have been named to the President's List and Dean's List for Spring 2026. Their outstanding academic achievements demonstrate remarkable dedication, hard work and academic excellence.Those…
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June 2, 2026
Kent State University police academy director James Willock Jr. has received one of Ohio’s highest honors in law enforcement leadership education.Willock, director of the Kent State University Trumbull Campus Police Academy and Department of Public Safety, was presented with the…
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June 2, 2026
Kent State University’s Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Melody Tankersley recently announced that James Hannon, Ph.D., has been appointed dean and chief administrative officer of the Kent State Salem and Stark campuses, effective June 1, providing…
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May 28, 2026
A Message from Kent State Tuscarawas Athletic Director Dakota WrightDear Campus and Community Members:The 2025–26 academic year was one of the most successful in Kent State Tuscarawas Athletics history. Our student athletes excelled in competition and in the classroom,…
