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Dreams of an Education Become Reality, Thanks to Last Dollar Scholarship

Rocks with jagged edges are no match for the hands of Annabelle Clawson. With a giggle and a firm grip, the gray ones, the red ones, the shiny and matte ones are scooped up in whatever the 4-year-old can muster, but mainly, her own two small hands.

Last Dollar Scholarship Helped Student Battling Cancer Complete His Degree

Steven Smith faced the battle of his life. Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in his mid-30s, Steven juggled cancer treatments, being a young father and completing the college coursework that he needed to earn his bachelor’s degree. And he was close. Close to beating cancer,…

Guitar Weekend at Kent State Stark Oct. 31 - Nov. 2

Kent State University at Stark will present Guitar Weekend, a three-day festival for guitar enthusiasts, Oct. 31 - Nov. 2. Free and open to the public, the event is a celebration of all styles of guitar playing and features some of the most respected guitarists nationwide.

Campus Preview on Saturday, Oct. 26

Kent State University at Stark will host a Campus Preview for interested students and their families on Saturday, Oct. 26. Campus tours, a faculty and resource fair and breakfast will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The program will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.…

Boo U Takes Over Kent State Stark on Oct. 24

Kent State Stark will be transformed into “Boo U” on Oct. 24 for an evening of family friendly fun. The 11th annual educational fall celebration for elementary school-aged children takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Tickets available Sept. 9 for Featured Speaker Julia Landauer

A two-time champion NASCAR driver, Julia Landauer became the highest finishing female in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series’ 64-year history. A proponent of women’s empowerment, this Stanford University graduate also is an advocate for STEM education.  Landauer is the first…

Kent State Stark Announces 2019-20 Cultural Events Lineup

The community is invited to attend a number of free, cultural events at Kent State University at Stark. The campus will host dozens of activities, ranging from Guitar Weekend to the 50th commemoration of May 4, 1970, and the 2019-20 Featured Speakers Series.

Welcome back, Flashes! A message from Dean Seachrist

Hello! I am so happy to begin this new academic year with all of you. For some, today is a “welcome back.” For others, it’s a “welcome home.” We greet you, Class of 2023, with open arms. You will discover that Kent State University at Stark is a special place. From our stellar…

Young Professionals Conference on Friday, Aug. 16

Daylong seminar aims to equip young professionals with skills needed for workplace success. In an effort to better equip the region’s young professionals with skills needed for success in the workplace, Kent State University at Stark’s Corporate University is pleased to offer…

Kent State Stark Strengthens Community through Research

A primary goal of Kent State is to engage the communities in which its eight campuses are located to fuel research, foster partnerships and economic development. “As the county’s public university, our role is to transform the community and to transform lives. We are impacting…

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330-244-3262
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