Kent State University will be closed July 4 to observe Independence Day. No classes are scheduled on the holiday, and university offices are closed. The university will resume normal operations on July 7.To see a list of state-designated holidays and dates when the university is closed, please visit Kent State’s Academic Calendar....

James C. Hannon, Ph.D., began his appointment as interim dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State Salem and Kent State Stark on July 1. “I’m truly excited to begin this new chapter alongside everyone at the Salem and Stark campuses. I’m quickly learning that these are warm, dedicated and passionate communities and I feel incredibly fortunate to be joining them,” he said.Hannon succeeds Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., who retired on June 30 after serving as dean and chief administrative officer at Kent State Salem and Kent State Stark, and after nearly 37 years at Kent State University.S...

Greetings Golden Flash families! The Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center assists students and families with questions regarding their financial aid and scholarships, billing and payment, student records and enrollment verifications, as well as financial wellness.We understand how important it is for many parents and advocates to help their student during the college experience. Visit our Parents & Advocates page to read information about parent and family access to your student's account information via FERPA, KSUView and Authorized User.Your student will need to s...

In a quiet office at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, Michele Curran Cornell spends her weekdays immersed in history — not the kind found in textbooks, but the kind that impacts families and honors those who gave everything for our country. As a historian at the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), Cornell is on a mission to identify fallen heroes, providing answers to families who have waited generations for answers.* Cornell’s path to this vital work began at Kent State University, where she honed the skills that would ultimately lead to her meaningful career. From ...