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Students can now complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminology and Justice Studies at Kent State University at Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center.
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The Division of Student Affairs started the strategic planning process in October 2019, culminating with a three-year plan to contribute to the institution’s vision of being a student-ready university.
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Join the Geauga/Twinsburg Campus for a university and community-wide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thurs., Jan. 28, from noon – 2 p.m.
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Professor of Art HistoryJoseph Underwood was selected as one of the 2020 recipients of the Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant.
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Employee Wellness is hosting an entire week of virtual heart health programming designed to inspire and motivate you to make heart health a regular part of your self-care routine.
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Interested in being part of a community that focuses on respect for people by recognizing that those who are doing the work are the best ones to improve it?
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The College of Arts and Sciences congratulates three faculty members for co-authoring “Problem Plants of Ohio,” published by the Kent State University Press and available on Amazon.com
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Learn strategies for creating and maintaining healthy habits straight from the experts.
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The Ohio Department of Higher Education and Kent State University encourage your participation in a short survey to help guide responses to, and prevention of, sexual and relationship violence.