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Kent State President Announces Retirement Plans

Kent State University President Lester A. Lefton has announced he will retire from the presidency of Ohio’s second largest public university, effective July 1, 2014. He has served as Kent State’s chief executive officer since July 1, 2006.

Farris Family Innovation Award Recipients Announced

Two Kent State University professors have received Farris Family Innovation Awards for their research projects.

Kent State Jazz Ensembles Will Electrify With Swing, Big Band, Salsa and Fusion

The Kent State University Jazz Ensembles will host a free performance on Wednesday, April 24, at 8 p.m.

Kenneth Burhanna Named New Assistant Dean of University Libraries

University Libraries announces the promotion of Associate Professor Kenneth Burhanna to assistant dean, Engagement and Outreach, effective March 2013.

Kent State Athletics Premier Event of the Year

Kent State University Athletics needs your support for its second annual Scholarship Auction on May 3 at the Center Court in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center. The premier athletics event of the year will be emceed by sports broadcaster Jeff…

University Libraries Names Karen MacDonald New Business Librarian

Karen MacDonald has been hired as the new business librarian for University Libraries. MacDonald will also serve as director of professional development in the Business and Finance division of the Special Libraries Association.

April 2013: Dr. Jinhui Chen receives prize from APS President at ceremony in Denver

Dr. Jinhui Chen attended an award ceremony (see photos) this month in Denver, Colorado, where American Physical Society President Michael Turner presented him with the 2012 George E.…

Kent State’s Special Education Program Receives $1.3 Million Grant, Seeks Applicants

Kent State University’s Special Education program seeks applicants for its Early Intervention in Natural Environments Specialization Training through Distance Learning program to prepare individuals at the graduate level to work with infants and toddlers who have identified…

Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine Student Elected Student Liaison for American Podiatric Medical Association

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine student Tonda Wooten has been chosen to serve as liaison between the American Podiatric Medical Student Association and the Board of Trustees of its parent body, the American Podiatric Medical Association. In this position,…
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