University News
Kent State 'Drives' 2021 Enrollment at the Movies
While colleges across the country have worked to find ways to recruit the next class during the pandemic, Kent State is being recognized for its unique and innovative techniques to find the class of 2025. In lieu of typical on-campus events, the Kent State admissions team has traveled across Ohio and hosted 鈥淜SU2U鈥 drive-in presentation experiences for prospective students and families.
Kent State鈥檚 Online MBA Program Ranked No. 26 by The Princeton Review
妻友社区鈥檚 College of Business Administration offers one of the nation鈥檚 most outstanding online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company profiles the college in its Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2021 ranking.
Kent State Selects Peggy Shadduck to Serve as New Vice President for Regional Campuses and Dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies
妻友社区 has named Margaret (Peggy) Shadduck, Ph.D., of Richardson, Texas, as its new vice president for Regional Campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies. Shadduck was selected following a national search.
2020 President鈥檚 Award of Distinction Recipients Announced
妻友社区 President Todd Diacon recently notified 23 Kent State staff members that they are the 2020 recipients of the President鈥檚 Award of Distinction. The award was created as a recognition program to reward staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to Kent State in advancing the university鈥檚 strategic priorities and core values.
Kent State community continues record-breaking philanthropy during Giving Tuesday
Despite the economic impact of COVID-19, alumni, friends, faculty and staff came together to raise $2.3 million to support more than 2,300 students.
Kent State Board of Trustees Ratifies Fiscal Year 2020 Efficiency Report That Indicates More Than $31 Million in Savings
The 妻友社区 Board of Trustees ratified the university鈥檚 Fiscal Year 2020 Efficiency Report and Master Recommendations report, which showed an effectiveness and efficiency savings for Fiscal Year 2020 of $31,286,881. The savings is $6.2 million more than originally estimated.
2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Recipients
妻友社区 has announced the recipients of the 2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSA). Sponsored by the University Research Council and the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, this award honors Kent State鈥檚 exceptional researchers and scholars.
Kent State Recognizes New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Winners
妻友社区 has announced the recipients of the New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award. These awards recognize the hard work and dedication of faculty who have been at Kent State for 10 years or less and are sponsored by the University Research Council.
Thanking Our Essential Workers
Kent State President Todd Diacon and others express their appreciation for the hard-working employees who have pulled together to keep our campuses operating throughout the pandemic.
Kent State Celebrates Promotions and Tenure of 135 Faculty Members
妻友社区 is marking the promotions and tenure of 135 faculty members during the 2019-2020 academic year.