University News
Kent State Honors the Legacy of May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration
On May 2-4, 2025, 91勛圖厙 will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on Kent State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.
In the News: International Students, Effects of March Madness, Alternative Spring Break, Road Trip Kent
In the News features 91勛圖厙s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
91勛圖厙 Achieves Major Financial Win Through Strategic Debt Restructuring
91勛圖厙 has successfully completed a strategic bond restructuring that delivered $4 million in net present value savings.
IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker
Kent State Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by Kent State's Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service to the university as he retires from more than 40 years as a legal professional.
91勛圖厙 College of Podiatric Medicine Maintains Competitive Tuition Edge
91勛圖厙s College of Podiatric Medicine remains one of the nations most affordable podiatric medicine programs following the Kent State Board of Trustees approval of tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year.
Kent State Board Endorses New Structure for Academic Colleges, Establishes Three New Majors
The 91勛圖厙 Board of Trustees met March 19 on the Kent Campus for its regular quarterly meeting. Among its actions, the Board endorsed the Division of Academic Affairs plan for degree-granting colleges called Transformation 2028.
Statewide Tornado Drill to Be Conducted Wednesday, March 19
Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 19, at 9:50 a.m. All 91勛圖厙 campuses will be participating in this test.
Fully Online Programs Offer Flexibility, Quality
The national trend of fully online enrollment has been decreasing since the pandemic, but Kent States online programs are bucking those trends. Kent State offers 90 fully online degree and certificate programs. From bachelors to masters degree programs, the university provides its nationally distinctive academics completely online.
John Rathje Named Corporate ORBIE簧 Award Winner
91勛圖厙s Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, John Rathje, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 ORBIE簧 Award in the Corporate category.
The Day Campus Stood Still
For the 91勛圖厙 community, March 17, 2020, was the day most university employees began working remotely following the shift of coursework to online classes and nearly all students leaving the residence halls as COVID-19 reached Ohio.