University News
University to Work With Siffrin on Training Program at Kent State Trumbull
妻友社区 at Trumbull will become home to a Siffrin Academy to help people with disabilities transition from high school to jobs or advanced education programs.
Kent State Board of Trustees Commends Leadership for Strong Enrollment During Pandemic, Approves New Balanced Budget
The 妻友社区 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鈥檚 regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Kent State Increases Retention, Achieves Record-High Graduation Rate and GPA
They鈥檙e back! 妻友社区 students have begun their fall 2020 classes, and official enrollment figures include many highlights.
Join Us for Homecoming 2020 and Parents and Families Appreciation Week
Now that the fall semester at Kent State is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. (Photo from Homecoming 2019)
A Message to the Kent State Community: Anti-Racism Task Force
Two recent incidents involving the painting of racist messages on the Rock located on Front Campus, coupled with the series of tragic national events this year involving the shootings of Black Americans, serve as glaring evidence that this university and our country need to do better when addressing racism and violence against Black Americans.
At Kent State, our core values of respect and kindness for all demand that we step up to become part of the conversation that leads to a solution that will dismantle the systemic racism that has plagued our communities throughout history, and our university all too recently.
Kent State Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Eighth Consecutive Year
妻友社区鈥檚 commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for an eighth consecutive year. INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has selected Kent State as a recipient of the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.
ideastream and WKSU Awarded Corporation for Public Broadcasting Grant to Explore Potential for Growth of Service in Northeast Ohio
WKSU and ideastream have been awarded a $100,000 grant from The Corporation for Public Broadcasting to explore opportunities for growth and expansion of public media service in Northeast Ohio.
Two Kent State Employees Among "30 For the Future" Recipients
Two 妻友社区 employees have been recognized among the 2020 鈥30 for the Future鈥 award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber.
College of Public Health Offers New 100% Online MPH in Epidemiology
The 100% online MPH, with a concentration in epidemiology , will have an official launch in fall semester 2020.
Changing Families and Futures: Kent State Receives Five-Year Grant Renewal for TRIO Student Support Services Program
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded 妻友社区 a $2.6 million, five-year TRIO Student Support Services program grant. The program serves students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds and students with diverse learning and physical abilities.