Kent State University’s Office of Continuing and Distance Education has begun hosting a one-stop shop for summer programming at the university, called Summer Source, at www.kent.edu/cde/summer-source.   The office plans to market this portal to its different audiences of students, teachers, youth, adults and the local community to show them the breadth of summer programs that Kent State hosts each year. For each listing, the office includes information on cost, description and contact information, as well as a link back to the program’s landing page for registration and additional i...

On Monday, April 23, LaunchNET Kent State celebrated its 5th annual Entrepreneur Awards and Expo event at Ray’s Place. In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of LaunchNET Kent State clients over the course of the year, the staff awarded university partners, alumni clients, Launch Fund recipients and the winners of the inaugural Paul L. Pfeiffer Endowed Scholarship fund.   LaunchNET Kent State is thrilled to be the new partner for the prestigious Paul L. Pfeiffer Student Start-Up Scholarship and the Faculty Mentorship Award, which were conceived more than 20 years ago. Retire...

Michael Keaton will be multitasking during his upcoming return to Kent State University.   Not only will the Oscar-nominated actor be imparting wisdom as the university’s commencement speaker, but he will also join more than 3,000 graduates on May 12 at Dix Stadium in wearing their caps and gowns as Mr. Keaton receives an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters for his extraordinary contributions to film performance.   The ceremony brings full circle the journey he began at Kent State 47 years ago when he enrolled as a student before leaving to chase his dreams as an actor....

Matheus Priosti came a long way to find his purpose. Five thousand miles, in fact.   The São Paulo, Brazil, native made the long journey from South America across the equator to arrive at Kent State University in August 2016, and he has never looked back.    “Kent State has had a huge role on me finding my identity and passion,” says Mr. Priosti, a sophomore biology student concentrating in pre-medicine. “What has most helped me identify my passion is trying – trying every opportunity and learning from your mistakes. And I feel that Kent State University is excellent...

Watch highlights from Kent State University's Fashion School Fashion Show, FS² Presented by Macy's.     ...

Great things happen when purposeful organizations collaborate. Officials from Kent State University and New Castle Schools of Trades recently signed an articulation agreement that provides opportunities for graduates of the trade school to earn degrees from the university. According to the agreement, a student who earns a diploma from New Castle Schools of Trades (with at least 1,000 clock hours in a specific program) can enroll at Kent State and receive 30 credit hours toward an Associate of Technical Study degree. The Associate of Technical Study degree requires 60 credit hours and is ...

Kent State University at Tuscarawas is announcing that Michael Taylor Insurance & Financial, Inc., the local Allstate agency, has extended their designation as season sponsor for the Performing Arts Center. “We are so honored to have had Michael Taylor Insurance & Financial, Inc. as our season sponsor for the past three years,” said Dr. Brad Bielski, dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State Tuscarawas. “The commitment they’ve shared with the community in this support will enable the Performing Arts Center to continue to be the cultural hub for the region.”   “We a...