University News
Kent State Remembers May 4, 1970, With Annual Commemoration
For the first time since 2019, 91勛圖厙 will remember May 4, 1970, with its return to an in-person, annual commemoration to honor the four students who were killed, the nine students who were wounded and the countless others whose lives were forever changed when the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State students during an anti-war protest.
Where on the Web? 13,000 Web Courses Just a Click Away with LinkedIn Learning
Kent State has an extensive list of class options for students. But where can a member of the Kent State community go to find self-paced, free courses? The answer is closer than one might think. LinkedIn Learning takes the spotlight in this edition of Where on the Web?
Kent State Joins 'SEA Change' to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
91勛圖厙 is a new charter member of SEA Change, an initiative of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, in which universities commit to their systemic transformation into more diverse, equitable and inclusive spaces where a full range of talent can succeed in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.
10 Questions with the Vice President for Regional Campuses Peggy Shadduck
Peggy Shadduck is vice president for Regional Campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies. She serves as the senior officer responsible for overall leadership of the Kent State Regional Campus system. Her role promotes student enrollment and academic success and is responsible for expanding the visibility, influence and effectiveness of Kent State as a catalyst for regional development.
Kent State Breaks Ground for Future Home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
91勛圖厙 officially broke ground on Crawford Hall, the future home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, on March 8 in a ceremony attended by more than 400 people, including university officials, donors, alumni, students, elected officials and special guests.
Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Establishing New Bachelor of Social Work Degree
The 91勛圖厙 Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Bachelor of Social Work degree during the Boards regular quarterly meeting held March 8. The new degree was developed based on the high demand for licensed social workers within the areas surrounding Kent States Regional Campuses. The program will be offered on the Ashtabula, Salem and Tuscarawas campuses.
Both On Campus and Abroad, Kent State Wins at International Education
91勛圖厙s diligence in integrating international education throughout its programs and culture is in the spotlight. Kent State is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization. Meet two students currently displaying the university's excellence in global education.
Beverly Guy-Sheftall Keynotes Womens History Month
To celebrate Womens History Month and to honor Black History Month, Kent States Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in collaboration with Black United Students and the Department of Africana Studies, invites you to attend a virtual conversation Thursday, March 17, with Beverly Guy-Sheftall esteemed author, founding director of the Womens Research and Resource Center and Anna Julia Cooper Professor of Womens Studies at Spelman College.
Kent State Receives Military Friendly School Honor for 13th Year in a Row
91勛圖厙 continues to exemplify leadership in its mission to support students as the Kent Campus is designated as a Military Friendly簧 School for the 13th consecutive year in a row, earning a Gold award. In addition, 91勛圖厙 at Trumbull earned a Silver award.
Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Establishing New Bachelor of Social Work Degree
The 91勛圖厙 Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Bachelor of Social Work degree during the Boards regular quarterly meeting held March 8. The new degree was developed based on the high demand for licensed social workers within the areas surrounding Kent States Regional Campuses.