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2018 Staff Excellence Awards recipients announced

On Monday, April 23, 2018, Kent State University at Stark faculty and staff gathered in the Library to recognize the 2018 Staff Excellence Award recipients. Several weeks prior to the ceremony, the campus community was asked to nominate a staff member or…

Medical professionals and families to benefit from Living with Grief® program on May 3

The Hospice Foundation of America’s (HFA) Living With Grief® program, “Transforming Loss: Finding Potential for Growth” will be presented locally at Kent State University at Stark on Thursday, May 3. The seminar will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Main Hall Auditorium,…

Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 22

Kent State University at Stark commemorates Earth Day 2018 with a free, family friendly celebration on the campus. Set to inspire environmental responsibility and to improve the appreciation for our planet’s natural resources, Kent State Stark’s Earth Day Celebration will be…

Theatre's "26 Pebbles" opens Friday, April 13, and initiates timely discussion about gun violence and prevention

Kent State University at Stark Theatre will hold its final production of the academic year, “26 Pebbles”, a docudrama that incorporates verbatim interview excerpts from Newtown, Connecticut, residents recounting the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Opening…

Featured Speakers Cal Thomas and Juan Williams on April 12

Kent State University at Stark’s next featured speakers are distinct voices on the American political scene, Cal Thomas and Juan Williams. In a fair and balanced format, the duo will debate about issues driving America’s future and political leadership at 7:30 p.m. April 12 at…

Kent State Stark announces faculty tenure and promotion in rank

Kent State University at Stark recently granted tenure to two faculty members and promoted others in rank. “Kent State University at Stark is exceptionally proud of the academic accomplishments of this diverse group of scholars, and it celebrates their scholarly achievements,”…

Transfer made easy: area student enrolls full-time after completing free classes through cross-registration program

Aileena Ferguson expects to complete her bachelor’s degree in half the time, thanks to the cross-registration program between Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College. A summer transfer applicant to Kent State University at Stark, the 21-year-old will begin taking…

Healthy meeting initiative launched at Conference Center

Stephanie Monastra wants guests to leave the Kent State University at Stark Conference Center differently than the way they walked in.

Mary S. and William T. Southards Scholarship to benefit first-generation college students

"It just seemed appropriate to set aside funds to support students who are the first in their families to go to college. It's a life-changing step." Mary and Tom Southards grew up in different states, but shared similar goals. Both dreamed big in their small towns.

Nathan Ritchey, VP of System Integration, helps Regionals extend Kent State's reach

"Our seven Regional Campuses are quite unique and they are quite independent, in a good way. They fit their communities and that makes them different, but at the same time we are all Kent State." Sometimes purpose comes calling. It begins with a choice. An opportunity. Make the…

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330-244-3262
mseeton@kent.edu

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