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With a goal of becoming one of the nation’s top public universities in aeronautics and engineering education and research, the Kent State University Board of Trustees approved changing the name of the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology to the College…
Kent State Board of Trustees Approves College Name Change to Elevate Nationally Distinctive Aeronautics and Engineering Programs
With a goal of becoming one of the nation’s top public universities in aeronautics and engineering education and research, the Kent State University Board of Trustees approved changing the name of the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology to the College…Image
![Burr Fall 2016 Staff](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/burr-staff.jpg?VersionId=RpANF5soz4VchQBAxe23AAfM1s3GZdcE)
The Burr Magazine, Kent State’s general interest student magazine, was named the best student magazine in the nation by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). Kent State also earned national finalist status in two categories in SPJ’s annual national Mark of Excellence…
SPJ Names The Burr Best Student Magazine in Nation
The Burr Magazine, Kent State’s general interest student magazine, was named the best student magazine in the nation by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). Kent State also earned national finalist status in two categories in SPJ’s annual national Mark of Excellence…The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting Wednesday, May 31. The Board is scheduled to convene at 1:30 p.m. in the George Urban Board of Trustees Conference Room, which is located on the second floor of University Library on the Kent…
ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, May 31
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting Wednesday, May 31. The Board is scheduled to convene at 1:30 p.m. in the George Urban Board of Trustees Conference Room, which is located on the second floor of University Library on the Kent…Image
![Pictured (left to right) are Barb Smith of KeyBank; Margot Copeland of KeyBank Foundation and Kent State Board of Trustees; Kent State student Jordan Wilkins; Kent State President Beverly Warren; and Kent State Foundation Board Chair Gary Brahler. Pictured (left to right) are Barb Smith of KeyBank; Margot Copeland of KeyBank Foundation and Kent State Board of Trustees; Kent State student Jordan Wilkins; Kent State President Beverly Warren; and Kent State Foundation Board Chair Gary Brahler.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/05.10.17%20Photo%20from%20KeyBank%20Foundation%27s%20gift%20announcement%20with%20Kent%20State.jpg?VersionId=DuLjWwz7BvCjzhb6sXQ6dDrbztXKJCes)
KeyBank Foundation has granted $1 million to Kent State University to support programs to increase the recruitment, retention and graduation rates of underrepresented students.
KeyBank Foundation Gift to Support Programs to Increase the Recruitment, Retention and Graduation Rates of Underrepresented Students
KeyBank Foundation has granted $1 million to Kent State University to support programs to increase the recruitment, retention and graduation rates of underrepresented students.
Kent State University will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, May 30.
Kent State University Will Be Closed Memorial Day
Kent State University will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, May 30.Image
![Todd Diacon, Kent State’s senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, places the President’s Medal on Distinguished Professor of Human Evolutionary Studies C. Owen Lovejoy as Kent State President Beverly Warren watches.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/BOB_1477---USE-ON-HOME-PAGE%28web%29.jpg?VersionId=s0luqBDGTTi9Ap_PvPyxJt8xRbG2ul1d)
Kent State University Distinguished Professor of Human Evolutionary Studies C. Owen Lovejoy, Ph.D., received the President's Medal from President Beverly Warren during the One University Commencement Ceremony on May 13 in Dix Stadium. The President’s Medal is the highest…
Educator, Pioneering Scientist and Visionary Owen Lovejoy Receives Kent State’s Highest Honor
Kent State University Distinguished Professor of Human Evolutionary Studies C. Owen Lovejoy, Ph.D., received the President's Medal from President Beverly Warren during the One University Commencement Ceremony on May 13 in Dix Stadium. The President’s Medal is the highest…WKSU presents “The Future of Television, Media and Journalism, with NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans” on Tuesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights. General admission tickets can be purchased at ClevelandCinemas.com for $15. Details are available at…
WKSU Presents NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans at the Cedar Lee Theatre
WKSU presents “The Future of Television, Media and Journalism, with NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans” on Tuesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights. General admission tickets can be purchased at ClevelandCinemas.com for $15. Details are available at…Image
![The Kent State women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Team-Photos-Women%27s-Golf-Regional-Tourney-Day-3-17051010.jpg?VersionId=qE5GXw48ipJAc3F1X5_UmLmKAQsXj75A)
The Kent State University women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship, falling Tuesday, May 23, in the quarterfinals match play round to top seeded Northwestern, 3-2.
The Kent State Golden Flashes completed its best run at the NCAA National…
Women’s Golf Finishes Tied for Fifth at NCAA National Championships
The Kent State University women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship, falling Tuesday, May 23, in the quarterfinals match play round to top seeded Northwestern, 3-2. The Kent State Golden Flashes completed its best run at the NCAA National…Ohio Gov. John Kasich has appointed Donald L. Mason of Zanesville, Ohio, to a three-year term on the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Mason’s appointment began May 19, 2017, replacing the unexpired term of the late trustee Richard Marsh, which runs through May 2020.
Governor Appoints Donald L. Mason to Kent State Board of Trustees
Ohio Gov. John Kasich has appointed Donald L. Mason of Zanesville, Ohio, to a three-year term on the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Mason’s appointment began May 19, 2017, replacing the unexpired term of the late trustee Richard Marsh, which runs through May 2020.Image
![Todd Diacon, Kent State’s senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, places the President’s Medal on Distinguished Professor of Human Evolutionary Studies C. Owen Lovejoy as Kent State President Beverly Warren watches.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/BOB_1477---USE-ON-HOME-PAGE%28web%29.jpg?VersionId=s0luqBDGTTi9Ap_PvPyxJt8xRbG2ul1d)
Educator, pioneering scientist and visionary Owen Lovejoy receives the highest Kent State University honor.