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![Kent State University Assistant Professor Scott Hallgren from the School of Media and Journalism teaches a class in an auditorium during the 2020 Fall Semester.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/09.22.20%20Great%20Colleges%20to%20Work%20For%20-%20Photo%20of%20Scott%20Hallgren%20teaching%20fall%202020%20class_0.jpg?VersionId=5_XnF5xQrFbjXTxQlhoqhjgzXfR9fN.4)
Kent State University is being recognized for the ninth time as a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities, and ModernThink LLC, a consulting firm. Now in its 13th year, the “Great Colleges to Work…
Dear Kent Campus Students, Faculty and Staff,
Today, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a COVID-19 Risk Level 3 Red status for Portage County. The Kent Campus resides in Portage County, and as such, must adhere to the…
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![Colorful flowers in Kent State University’s Judith A. Beyer Murin Memorial Gardens bloom in front of the University Library.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/09.16.20%20BOT%20-%20Photo%20of%20Kent%20State%27s%20Judith%20A.%20Beyer%20Murin%20Memorial%20Gardens%20in%20front%20of%20the%20University%20Library_1.jpg?VersionId=rf.6dhLwWQn3QXeIUq4g1HKxzjPOB0JZ)
The Kent State University Board of Trustees congratulated Kent State President Todd Diacon and university leaders on increased retention and graduation rates, as well as a strong Class of 2024, as official fall 2020 enrollment figures were shared at the Board’s regular quarterly…
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They’re back! Kent State University students have begun their fall 2020 classes, and official enrollment figures include many highlights.
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Now that the fall semester at Kent State is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. (Photo from Homecoming 2019)
Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff,
Today I had the meaningful opportunity to take part in the March for Unity sponsored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and supported by the Black United Students (BUS) on our Kent Campus.
Today's march and the two other…
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 1 p.m. to consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed personnel actions and new business. All actions of the Board will be taken at this…
Dear Kent State University Students,
Over the past two weeks, we have seen the Rock, a proud tradition on Kent State’s Kent Campus where students share their voices, painted with language that is offensive and insulting to our campus, specifically to members of our Black…
We are appalled that some continue to use the Rock to convey vile, hurtful messages that are threatening to our Kent State community, specifically our Black community, and against our core values. Because of the repeated nature of these messages, we are investigating several…