Q. All on-campus events must be catered by University Culinary Services, correct?

A. If University Culinary Services cannot fully meet the expectations of a catering request, the use of an outside vendor may be requested. To make a formal waiver request, submit the Food Refreshment Waiver Request Form.  Please refer to Policy 7-12.1 Administrative policy regarding purchasing of goods and/or services, for more information.

The following represent the only standing exceptions to this right of first refusal:

Degree Conferral for the College of Podiatric Medicine

Bachelor's Degrees in the Colleges of:
Architecture and Environmental Design
Communication and Information
Nursing
Public Health

Bachelor's Degree in the College of Arts and Sciences

2025 Award Winners

Student Leadership Awards 2025

Emerging Student Leader

  • Amaya Rushing

Outstanding Student Leader

  • Amaya Berry
  • Carla Thigpen
  • Rachel Czaplicki

Distinguished Senior

  • Zach Graves

Unsung Hero

  • Yasir Pope

Kent State Impact

  • A'kyra Holley

Outstanding Academic Achievement

  • Sydney Brown

Kent State Spirit

  • Nicole Cross

Kent State Spirit - Organization

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Kent State Rockwell Hall Museum

The Kent State University Museum has been awarded reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to museums in the United States.“The Kent State University Museum is an extraordinary asset for our university,” said Kent State University President Todd Diacon. “This reaccreditation affirms the exceptional work of Dr. Sarah Spinner Liska, museum director, and the museum team in stewarding a collection that enriches our community and serves as a vital teaching resource for Kent State faculty and students.”...

Vaccinations courtesy Mastertux, Pixabay

Measles cases are increasing nationwide, including confirmed cases at several college campuses.While Kent State has not reported any cases, understanding this highly contagious disease can help our campus community stay informed and protected.Public health officials have confirmed measles cases at universities, including Clemson University and the University of Utah. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 2,100 confirmed measles cases nationally in 2025, the highest number in more than three decades. Most cases have occurred in individuals who were unvaccinated or ha...

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