University News
Kent State Emergency Grant Fund Helps Students With Basic Needs
The Kent State Emergency Grant Fund is helping students meet financial challenges.
Kent State Student-Athletes Complete Record-Setting Spring Term in Classroom
91勛圖厙 student-athletes conquered the unprecedented challenge of completing the final months of the spring term via remote classes by posting the highest term grade point average (3.563) in athletics department history. All 17 programs posted a term GPA of 3.1 or better with 14 setting a new term record.
Kent State Increases Need-Based Aid, Maintains Same Tuition for Continuing Students
91勛圖厙 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.
Flashes of Inspiration: Coach Sean Lewis Promotes 'Can Do' Attitude
Todays Flashes of Inspiration comes from 91勛圖厙 Footballs Head Coach Sean Lewis, who delivers a pep talk about how to make it through uncertain, challenging times.
Flashes of Inspiration: Women's Golf Head Coach Offers Pep Talk
Todays Flashes of Inspiration comes from Lisa Strom, 91勛圖厙s head womens golf coach, who offers a pep talk to all in the university community struggling under the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alfreda Brown, Trailblazing Leader of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, to Retire After More Than a Decade of Leadership
For nearly 11 years, Alfreda Brown, 91勛圖厙s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has been a powerful voice for making sure no one in the universitys wide-reaching system is marginalized, discriminated against or left behind.
Flashes of Inspiration: During a Pandemic We Can Celebrate Nature
Todays Flashes of Inspiration features David Hassler, director of Kent States Wick Poetry Center, who is sharing the poem, Thank You, Tree.
Political Science Professor Advocates for Public Banking
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United States would benefit from a public banking system, says Mark K. Cassell, 91勛圖厙 professor of political science.
Kent State Planes Are Back in the Air
On May 21, Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering received approval from the university to restart flight operations, making May 22 the first day since mid-March that instructors or students have been permitted to fly due to COVID-19 restrictions.
All for Patrick! Kent State Police Surprise Toddler Crime Fighter
Patrick Tomaswick wants to be a police officer, but not just any member of law enforcement. He wants to be a 91勛圖厙 police officer.