Peggy Nzomo, University Libraries, is the 2016 recipient of the American Library Association (ALA) International Relations Committee’s “Bogle-Pratt International Library Travel Fund.” She received this award at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) World Library and Information Congress held Aug. 13-19 in Columbus, Ohio. She also was one of 50 librarians who received the 2016 IFLA Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Fellows scholarship.
Peggy Nzomo, University Libraries
The Sage Project is a way to recognize women students who have taken their education and time at Kent State University into their own hands and who have found balance in following their path and making their mark at Kent State.
See green technologies including renewable energy, green building and clean transportation at the Kent Green Energy Ohio Tour on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 12-4 p.m. at multiple locations at Kent State University and throughout the Kent community.
![The honorees of the 2018 Diversity and Scholarship Celebration: The Annie L. Dawson Foundation, Christa Porter, Janice Byrd, Sharlene Chesnes, Elizabeth Jean, Manny James, Betsy Justice, Gregory King and Billy Soule. The honorees of the 2018 Diversity and Scholarship Celebration: The Annie L. Dawson Foundation, Christa Porter, Janice Byrd, Sharlene Chesnes, Elizabeth Jean, Manny James, Betsy Justice, Gregory King and Billy Soule.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILE%20-%20Diversity%20and%20Scholarship.jpg?VersionId=CY3x_iKl_pgEbFuXIIOrIf9zxOXagl9Y&h=e6f36a9c&itok=1HTKthOa)
The Diversity and Scholarship Celebration recognizes students, faculty, alumni and community supporters who provide outreach support and programs focused on increasing the success of underrepresented and/or underserved students at Kent State University.
![A student from Kent State University's Hugh A. Glauser School of Music practices in what she calls "a perfect spot" on campus. The poor acoustics there help her to better hear – and correct – any flaws in her performance. A student from Kent State University's Hugh A. Glauser School of Music practices in what she calls "a perfect spot" on campus. The poor acoustics there help her to better hear – and correct – any flaws in her performance.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTO%20OF%20THE%20WEEK_0.jpg?VersionId=BSUmi0zT3oo9nJLCAwud.DS9zE4wWOWb&h=e6f36a9c&itok=FKpTrPmF)
A student from Kent State University's Hugh A. Glauser School of Music practices in what she calls "a perfect spot" on campus. The poor acoustics there help her to better hear – and correct – any flaws in her performance.
![The Rural Scholars program held several workshops throughout the summer with new scholars, new mentors and a new program leader - Michelle Adkins. The Rural Scholars program held several workshops throughout the summer with new scholars, new mentors and a new program leader - Michelle Adkins.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL%20Rural_Scholars%20MAIN.jpg?VersionId=z073ckgftotsozK3dEPJy5mv_bjNvMBQ&h=e6f36a9c&itok=353M1_U3)
Michelle Adkins was named the outreach program coordinator for the Rural Scholars program on the Salem and East Liverpool campuses.
![Akron’s Signet Real Estate Group will lead the design phase of the marquee building of the first phase of the Kent Gateway Plan – the proposed new home for the College of Business Administration. (Rendering courtesy of Signet) Akron’s Signet Real Estate Group will lead the design phase of the marquee building of the first phase of the Kent Gateway Plan – the proposed new home for the College of Business Administration. (Rendering courtesy of Signet)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTO%20LEAD%20-%20College%20of%20Business%20Admin%20buildling%20developer.jpg?VersionId=Q1XrSfDPYUoi21sCdlkPspPh9EdguTvs&h=e6f36a9c&itok=zStzF5Qu)
The project is part of the university's Gateway to a Distinctive Kent State, a $1.2 billion master plan to transform the Kent Campus over 10 years.
![Kent State announced salary increases for non-represented employees. Kent State announced salary increases for non-represented employees.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Arch-v2.jpg?VersionId=jyKc2V2Ji1_7YkWwtWun6_b1E4Q8lhTX&h=e6f36a9c&itok=PfVuc7AJ)
In order to remain competitive and encourage retention, we are pleased to announce a new and innovative way to provide salary increases for the non-represented classified and unclassified employees.
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Familiar Face
nzinga Hart
Academic Program Coordinator
College of Communication and Information
Kent Campus
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The Kent State University Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed Kent State University in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, Kent State remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.
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