University News
COVID-19 Provides Kent State Nursing Students Unparalleled Experience
During the COVID-19 pandemic, students in 妻友社区鈥檚 College of Nursing have been employed in hospitals throughout Northeast Ohio, where they have honed their skills and observed healthcare professionals on the front lines.
Kent State President Todd Diacon Announces 2020 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients
妻友社区 President Todd Diacon recently presented six Kent State faculty members with the 2020 President鈥檚 Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition in the faculty member鈥檚 discipline.
Kent State to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on May 9
The 妻友社区 alumni family will grow by nearly 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement.
Lamar R. Hylton Named Kent State鈥檚 Vice President for Student Affairs, Amoaba Gooden Appointed Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
妻友社区 President Todd Diacon announced Thursday that Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as vice president for student affairs, effective May 1, 2020. In addition, Diacon has appointed Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., as the interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective June 1, 2020.
Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Measures to Ensure University鈥檚 Financial Future
The 妻友社区 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.
Flashes of Inspiration: Poetry to honor front line workers
妻友社区 is launching a series of videos showcasing the talents of our faculty and staff aimed at providing an uplifting respite from the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.
妻友社区 Holds Virtual May 4 50th Commemoration, Occurring May 1-4
Beginning Friday, May, visitors to the will be able to view a variety of special videos, online exhibits and interactive tours, all designed to honor and remember Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder, the Kent State students who lost their lives 50 years ago on the Kent State campus.
Kent State Online MBA Ranked Among World鈥檚 Best Programs by QS Quacquarelli Symonds
妻友社区鈥檚 Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is ranked No. 46 among the world鈥檚 top online MBA providers in 2020 by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a leading provider of services, analytics and insight to the global higher education sector that is headquartered in London.
Even Working Remotely, WKSU Is Still Bringing You the Latest
妻友社区 was to move all classes online, causing surrounding businesses to do the same, like WKSU. 鈥淲KSU began planning for potential disruptions at the beginning of March,鈥 News Director Andrew Meyer said. 鈥淲ithin two weeks, it became clear that WKSU would need to take action on those plans.鈥
妻友社区 to Honor 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Online Commemoration
In keeping with the commitment to honor and remember the events of May 4, 1970, 妻友社区 will have an online 鈥渧irtual鈥 program to mark the 50th Commemoration with a variety of online videos, exhibits and learning resources.