Board of Trustees

Kent State Board of Trustees Commends Leadership for Strong Enrollment During Pandemic, Approves New Balanced Budget
The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Board of Trustees congratulated Kent State President Todd Diacon and university leaders on increased retention and graduation rates, as well as a strong Class of 2024, as official fall 2020 enrollment figures were shared at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Kent State Increases Need-Based Aid, Maintains Same Tuition for Continuing Students
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø is committed to making a college education affordable for all students and their families. Over the last two years, Kent State has dedicated an additional $2 million for need-based aid.

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Measures to Ensure University’s Financial Future
The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Board of Trustees approved three important budgetary measures to counter expected revenue reductions due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during a special Board meeting held May 6.

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Special Graduate Surcharge Rate for Non-Ohio Residents
Non-Ohio students now have a new incentive to stay in Ohio for graduate school. During a special meeting conducted electronically Thursday, the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Board of Trustees approved the near elimination of the additional charge for out-of-state tuition for new graduate students who have earned an undergraduate degree from an Ohio institution of higher education.

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Memorandum of Understanding and Project Authorization for East Main Street Improvements
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø, the city of Kent and the Portage Area Regional Transit Authority (PARTA) jointly have committed to the economic development of retail/entertainment areas serving students, employees and guests of the university and the city.