The historic house perched next to the Lefton Esplanade at South Lincoln Street on the Kent Campus, which has been home to the Wick Poetry Center since 2014, is now officially the Gaston Prentice House.The house, at 129 S. Lincoln St., had belonged to May H. Prentice, the first female faculty member of Kent State, and was moved to its current location in 2013. Adding Gaston to its name reflects the generous donations by Paul Gaston, Ph.D., former Kent State provost and Trustees Professor Emeritus, and his wife Eileen, over many years. David Hassler, the Bob and Walt Wick Executive Directo...

Kent State University’s unwavering commitment to supporting military-connected students has once again been recognized, as the institution earns the Military FriendlyⓇ School designation for the 15th consecutive year.For 2024-2025, the Kent Campus has improved its impressive standing, securing a Gold ranking compared to last year’s Silver ranking. This consistent recognition as a Military Friendly School underscores Kent State’s dedication to providing exceptional support and services to veterans, active-duty personnel and their families.Joshua Rider, executive director of Kent State...