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Creating Dreamers and Doers: Jennifer Peterson

Survivor. Acres away from the farmer’s home, Jennifer Peterson stared hard at the bright blue sky. Then, darkness. In and out of consciousness, she tried to move. Only pain. She tried to scream. Her cries for help were mere whispers.

Creating Dreamers and Doers: Ashton Blake

Communicating hope. Ashton Blake briefly peered into the crowd gathered at the E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. The stage was his. Saxophone in hand, Blake began to play the solo he knew so well. Practicing for this day was an honor and privilege for the 20-something who was…

Kent State Stark Launches Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

Kent State Stark student builds a path toward her future using the obstacles she has overcome.

Kent State Stark Concert Band Performs on Dec. 4

The public is invited to attend a free concert performed by the Kent State University at Stark Concert Band.  The community concert will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at The Mary J. Timken Theatre, located in the newly expanded and renovated Fine Arts…

Theatre's Unnecessary Farce opens Friday, Nov. 9

Comedic play is the first of the 2018-19 season. Kent State University at Stark Theatre will hold its first theatrical production of the 2018-19 season, “Unnecessary Farce”, a comedy by playwright Paul Slade Smith. The cast of “Unnecessary Farce” will take to the campus’ stage…

Flash's Professional Closet provides accessibility to fashion

Even though Mendi Sample was born blind, she still cares about fashion. And she knows that finding an accessible place for professional clothing gives her an edge come graduation day.  She’ll be looking for a job this spring after she graduates from Kent State University…

Limited tickets available for Mira Sorvino on Nov. 14

Mira Sorvino is an Academy Award-winning actress, documentary filmmaker, United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, silence breaker and passionate voice of the #MeToo movement and lifelong champion of victims of social injustice. 

Campus Preview on Saturday, Nov. 17

Kent State University at Stark will host a Campus Preview for high school juniors, seniors and their families on Nov. 17. Campus tours will be held from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and depart from the lobby at Main Hall, 6000 Frank Ave. NW. The program will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p…

Join us for the Celebration of the Arts on Nov. 1

You're invited to experience the sights and sounds of Kent State University at Stark's Fine Arts Building Renovation & Expansion. Guided tours begin at 4:30 p.m. with technology demonstrations, vocal rehearsal performances, sculpture and ceramics studios in action, …

Boo U takes over Kent State Stark on Oct. 25

Kent State University at Stark is transformed into “Boo U” on Oct. 25 for an evening of family friendly fun. Kent State Stark will host the tenth annual educational fall celebration for elementary school-aged children from 5 to 7 p.m. at its campus, 6000 Frank Ave. NW…

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Regional Campuses
330-244-3262
mseeton@kent.edu

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