A Kent State University researcher from the Department of Biological Sciences and a student work in a lab. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, Kent State University has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing Kent State as one of the top research universities in the nation. This esteemed classification, which the university first received in 2022, is a testament to Kent State’s commitment to excellence in research, innovation and scholarship.The R1 designation is the highest level of research activity for doctoral universities, placing Kent State among an elite group of institutions known for their significant con...

Flash Focus banner for Adriana Hines

Originally posted on Kent State TodayWelcome to Flash Focus! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Meet Adriana Hines, a senior criminology and justice studies major with a concentration in justice and human relations, from Washington, D.C.“I chose my concentration because at the time I was interested in victim advocacy, and I liked the flexibility that it gave me to pick classes with a variety of topics,” Hines told Kent State Today.The topic of law and criminal justice stuck out to Hines from a young age as she participated in mock trials duri...

Quick Tip: Organizing Gradebook Categories via Assignment Groups

POSTED: Feb. 13, 2025

This series is focused on Gradebook tips, tricks, and tools, but what you may not realize is that the Assignments Index page also contains important gradebook-related features that impact how grades are calculated in your courses.  

We often hear from faculty asking, “Where did these columns at the end of my Gradebook come from?”  The answer: Assignment Groups.

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Art items at the KSU Surplus Store

Dec. 4, 2024 was the KSU Surplus Store’s last day at its location at the corner of East Main Street and Willow Street, where it had been operating since September 2023. Kent State Today most recently posted a story about the store in October 2024.   On Jan. 8, the surplus store opened in its new location on the third floor of the vacant College of Business Administration building on Terrace Drive. (The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship moved into its new location, Crawford Hall, in the summer of 2024.)  The store is operated by University Fac...

The Pack Drumline

Get ready for an electrifying evening as The Pack Drumline takes the stage at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University - Tuscarawas on Thursday, February 20th at 7:30 p.m.The Pack Drumline made their presence known to the world when they kicked off Season 17 of America's Got Talent. Since their breakout performance, this dynamic and talented group of percussionists and dancers have become a force to be reckoned with in the Entertainment Industry. Hailing from Chicago IL, The Pack Drumline has been wowing audiences with their high-energy performances for years!The group was foun...

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Paul Milcetich

The Record-Courier reports that EHHS graduate Paul Milcetich, MED ’03, PHD ’12, Hudson, Ohio will be Aurora City School's next superintendent.Milcetich earned a bachelor of arts degree from Hiram College, and a master of education administration from Kent State University before earning his Ph.D. in education administration, K-12 leadership, from Kent State.--Photo courtesy of The Record Courier...

Preview KSU Stark on April 10

It's always a good day to visit us at Kent State University at Stark, but our open house-style Preview KSU event is really special. Join us for an in-person visit program designed for prospective first-year students and their families.PREVIEW KSU STARKThursday, April 10, 20255:30 - 7:30 p.m.Campus CenterREGISTER FOR PREVIEW KSU STARKDuring Preview KSU Stark, you'll:Discover the 20+ bachelor's degrees you can start and finish at Kent State Stark.Tour our park-like, 200-acre campus. Campus tours depart every 30 minutes. A music technology tour will depart at 6:30 p.m.Visit resource tables w...

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