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This spring, LaunchNET Kent State University is proud to host classes for first-time female entrepreneurs in collaboration with local nonprofit Bad Girl Ventures, to promote new business startups by ladies in Kent, Ohio, and surrounding communities.
Bad Girl Ventures will…
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Kent State University’s Center for Student Involvement authorized 50 new student organizations in fall 2015, bringing the total to nearly 400 different organizations, according to Katie Goldring, assistant director of the Center for Student Involvement.
“As the number of…
On Sunday, Feb. 7, Kent City Police responded to a report of a man who had been shot inside an off-campus apartment at 1632 E. Main St. in the city of Kent. Upon officers’ arrival, an 18-year-old Kent State University student was found deceased. One suspect was apprehended with…
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![Kent State sophomore Liz Schmidt poses in the Student Multicultural Center after taking top honors with her “Compassionate Communities” essay. Kent State sophomore Liz Schmidt poses in the Student Multicultural Center after taking top honors with her “Compassionate Communities” essay.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/E_Schmidt.jpg?VersionId=UB7KQ6SmvWK6oy6hyIovJlCB1eXAvtks)
When you first meet Liz Schmidt, an instant friendship emerges, filled with conversation illuminated with respect and kindness. Her friendly disposition and welcoming nature, coupled with her sense of adventure, reflects the social responsibility she lives by: “foster…
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![Kent State sophomore Liz Schmidt poses in the Student Multicultural Center after taking top honors with her “Compassionate Communities” essay. Kent State sophomore Liz Schmidt poses in the Student Multicultural Center after taking top honors with her “Compassionate Communities” essay.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/E_Schmidt.jpg?VersionId=UB7KQ6SmvWK6oy6hyIovJlCB1eXAvtks)
When you first meet Liz Schmidt, an instant friendship emerges, filled with conversation illuminated with respect and kindness. Her friendly disposition and welcoming nature, coupled with her sense of adventure, reflects the social responsibility she lives by: “foster…
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![Willie Oglesby, associate professor of health policy and management in Kent State’s College of Public Health, discusses research with students in a classroom in Moulton Hall. Willie Oglesby, associate professor of health policy and management in Kent State’s College of Public Health, discusses research with students in a classroom in Moulton Hall.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/FebSOTM1---USE-ON-HOME-PAGE.jpg?VersionId=dxR3CKSA_7WkqwOdhEA9mjPnNTZ64ql4)
Scholar of the Month
Willie H. Oglesby III
Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management
College of Public Health
2009-present
Willie Oglesby is a member of the founding faculty at the College of Public Health. He is an associate professor of health policy and management…
Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., of Rootstown, Ohio, has been selected to serve as dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State University at Stark, located in North Canton, Ohio.
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On Monday, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m., Kent State students, faculty and staff are invited to join a celebration at the Kent Student Center Ballroom where Kent State President Beverly Warren will shed light on the university’s new brand. This high-energy brand launch event will include…
The Kent State University Women’s Center presented 12 female students with its Sage Project Award for overcoming barriers and finding balance in following their path and making their mark at Kent State. The Sage Project Award reception took place on March 11 in the Moulton Hall…