University News

Former Golden Flash Julian Edelman Shows his Pride for the Blue and Gold on Instagram
Julian Edelman is at it again. The former Golden Flash and Super Bowl LIII MVP again showed his Kent State pride on social media.

Kent State to Hold Virtual Commencement for Spring Graduates
妻友社区 today announced that it will recognize the accomplishments of its Spring Class of 2020 with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony taking place on the originally scheduled commencement date.

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 妻友社区 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.

We Haven't Hit the Peak Yet - Dr. Tara Smith Discusses What's Ahead for COVID-19
Tara C. Smith, Ph.D., a professor of epidemiology from Kent State's College of Public Health, discussed the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19 and what's ahead for our state and country during a recent conversation on Facebook Live.

Kent State Intends to Offer In-State Tuition for Graduate Programs to Out-of-State Residents
Out-of-state residents who have earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Ohio will soon be able to save on tuition for graduate programs at 妻友社区 thanks to a new in-state tuition option offered by the university.

Tankersley, Hylton Discuss Ways Students Can Be Successful and Stay Connected During Remote Learning
Kent State Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., discussed ways that students can make the most of remote classes while still benefiting from student services during a recent appearance on Facebook Live. Both answered live questions and discussed such areas as summer class schedules, support for struggling students and staying healthy.

Represent Kent State With Virtual Video Call Backgrounds
While Kent State faculty, staff, students and alumni are working and learning from home, they can show their #FlashesForever spirit during video calls.

Kent State Intends to Offer In-State Tuition for Graduate Programs to Out-of-State Residents
Out-of-state residents who have earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Ohio will soon be able to save on tuition for graduate programs at 妻友社区 thanks to a new in-state tuition option offered by the university.

Kent State Course to Focus on Communication Related to Pandemics and Global Crises
Communication has shaped the way the world has reacted to the coronavirus pandemic. This fall 2020, Kent State is offering a new course that will examine risk communication through the lens of pandemics and other global crises. 鈥淐ommunicating Risk: Global Pandemics and Crises.鈥

Kent State Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
妻友社区 announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.