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Kent State Stark Brings Chinese Students to Canton

Canton, Ohio is the global destination of a lifetime for 11 students from Shenzhen, China, marking a first for a Kent State University regional campus. On August 31, the Stark Campus in Jackson Township will be the first of the Kent State’s seven regional campuses to reach…

Grand Opening of Kent State Stark's Science & Nursing Building Celebrated on August 27

An opening celebration to formally introduce Kent State University at Stark’s Science and Nursing Building, the campus’s seventh major structure, was held on Thursday, Aug. 27.

2015-16 Featured Speakers Series Announced

Kent State University at Stark Announces Featured Speakers Series' 25th Anniversary Lineup Join us for exciting lectures by music industry strategist Troy Carter; acclaimed journalist Soledad O’Brien; Supreme Court Justice Alan Page; and distinguished astronaut Mark Kelly.

Smart Start Saturday New Student Orientation on August 29

Smart Start Saturday serves as new student orientation for incoming students. Held the Saturday before classes start, students are invited to attend sessions on topics such as faculty expectations, money management while in college, staying healthy and balanced, time management…

First Year Students Participate in FYE Summer Service Projects

An essential element to surviving your first year at college is support – from family, faculty and staff. Having peers to lean on also helps make the milestone transition easier. Incoming Kent State University at Stark freshmen enroll in Destination Kent State: First Year…

Hoover Foundation Makes Contribution to Science & Nursing Building

Kent State University at Stark Interim Dean Denise Seachrist and Sr. Facilities Manager Brian Gardner recently presented Larry and Chuck Hoover of The Hoover Foundation with a copy of the Kent State Board of Trustees’ resolution that recognizes The Hoover Foundation for their…

Spring 2015 President's & Dean's Lists Announced

The following Kent State University at Stark students have been named to the PRESIDENT’S LIST. They earned a 4.00 grade point average for the 2015 Spring semester and completed at least 15 letter-graded (A, B, etc.) credit hours by the end of the semester. Pass/Fail (S, U)…

Kent State Stark Bookstore Closed June 19 - July 5

The Kent State Stark Bookstore will reopen on Monday, July 6. Kent State University entered into an agreement this past spring with Barnes & Noble College. The retailer will operate all Kent State University on-campus bookstores, including the Kent State University at Stark…

Kent State Stark and Fairless Local Schools Form College Credit Plus Partnership

In fall 2015, Fairless High School students will be within walking distance to Kent State University at Stark, shortening the span to their college degrees. On Thursday, May 28, Kent State Stark Dean Denise Seachrist and Fairless Local Schools Superintendent Broc Bidlack signed…

Vertical Wind Turbine Installed

Through a grant facilitated by Dr. Christopher Post, associate professor of geography, the Dominion Foundation awarded Kent State Stark $28,000 for a vertical wind turbine. Wind Turbines of Ohio, located in Alliance, installed the turbine on the southeast side of the campus…

MEDIA RELATIONS CONTACT

Melissa Seeton
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Strategic Communications & Marketing
Regional Campuses
330-244-3262
mseeton@kent.edu

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