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Darcy McBride and Mike Shipe are 2020 Staff Excellence Award Winners

As Kent State University at Stark looks forward to the new academic year, Dean Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., announced the winners of the 2020 Staff Excellence Awards, while extending heartfelt gratitude to all campus staff.

Messages from the Dean, Dr. Denise A. Seachrist

Thursday, March 19, 2020 As you will notice on our social media pages, we are working to share some encouraging words. Tomorrow, you’ll hear from faculty and staff members as we encourage everyone to dig deep. I invite you to view a …

Nursing Program Graduates Enter the Field Early

Even as a preschooler, Marissa Stelluto knew she wanted to be a nurse. When her teddy bears got the sniffles, and her Barbies suffered the occasional broken leg, Stelluto was there to fix them.  Her brother and sister played along, and she learned early that not every…

Rising Scholars Continue to 'Rise Up' Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Imagine being in high school and having no plan for your future… Imagine being told that college is not an option for you because of finances… Imagine no one in your family ever attending college and being discouraged at the thought… Then, imagine hearing that Kent State…

Flashes in the Field: Finding the Silver Lining

A Target customer attempts to check out with nearly 10 gallons of milk. He becomes irate and leaves the store without purchasing anything after the cashier gently reminds him that there is a limit of two gallons per customer. This is a new reality for Kent State University at…

CCP Program Coordinator Delivers Message of Hope

Dear Stark County high school seniors, This is not how you wanted your senior year to end. You deserved last dances at the prom, championship tournaments and walking with your class to the timeless sound of “Pomp and Circumstance”. But as our circumstances would have it, those…

Corporate University Offering Complimentary Check-In Surveys

Kent State University at Stark’s Corporate University is offering complimentary check-in surveys to area businesses to assess their employees’ needs during the coronavirus pandemic.

Kent State Announces Immediate Changes to Admissions Approach

Unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic necessitate a change in approach to Kent State University’s admissions process to ensure student access and success. “We recognize that COVID-19 has disrupted the college enrollment process for our prospective students…

Kent State Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

Kent State University announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our students need us now more than ever,” said Kent State President…

Campus Public Service Announcement: Free Internet Service Offers

Several telecommunications companies are offering free internet access to students and area families. MCTV, a leading internet, TV and phone provider in the region, announced Tuesday it would offer free internet access for families without service in response to online learning…

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Melissa Seeton
Director
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Regional Campuses
330-244-3262
mseeton@kent.edu

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