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Meet the Author Thi Bui on Sept. 28 as part of the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant

Kent State University at Stark will present Thi Bui, author of the award-winning graphic memoir, “The Best We Could Do”, for a keynote event and book reading Sept. 28. Kent State University is one of 62 organizations nationwide to be awarded a 2023-2024 National Endowment for…

Math Camp for High Schoolers Seeks to Ready Future College Students for STEM Jobs in Ohio

For the past two years, Dr. Bathi Kasturiarachi has been hosting the Stark County Summer Math Academy for high school students at the Stark Campus, paid for by grants he received from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), the world’s largest community of mathematicians…

Alumni Spotlight: Sandra Gamby, '02, Lends Support to Children in Poverty

Sandra Gamby, ‘02, lends support to children in poverty through the global organization Compassion International. Sandra “Sandy” Gamby, ‘02, always knew she wanted to get a college degree, but as a high school graduate in 1984, she lacked the kind of support to acquire one.…

Joseph French Named 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

In 1996, Kent State University at Stark began recognizing distinguished alumni who attended Kent State Stark. Award recipients are recognized for excellence in a profession, service to the community and service to Kent State Stark.This summer, Kent State Stark named Joseph…

Fall 2023 New Student Open Houses on Aug. 3 and 14

New students for Fall 2023 are invited to join us at an Open House this summer before classes begin in August. At an Open House, you will have the opportunity to meet our helpful faculty, staff and students. You'll be able to find your classrooms, register your…

Spring 2023 President's and Dean's Lists Announced

Kent State University at Stark has announced its Dean’s List and President’s List for the spring 2023 semester.  The following students have been named to the Kent State Stark Dean’s List. Those students designated with a star (*) have been named to the Kent State…

Regional Campus System celebrates 1,700 graduates with Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Student speakers shared a common theme during Kent State University’s Regional Campus commencement ceremonies this spring: Support. The Ashtabula, Columbiana County (East Liverpool and Salem), Geauga (along with Twinsburg Academic Center), Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas campuses…

Making the Grade: Julianne Agnone, '21, Awarded Rookie Teacher of the Year by Lake Local Schools

Julianne Agnone, ’21, is doing what she loves — teaching. But these days, it’s not only her students making the grade. Agnone, who teaches math to sixth graders at Lake Elementary, was recently named Lake Local’s Rookie Teacher of the Year and joins newcomer teachers from Stark…

Randy Riffle and Stephanie Monastra Named 2023 Staff Excellence Award Recipients

On Tuesday, April 18, Kent State University at Stark recognized two very deserving staff members at the annual Staff Excellence Awards ceremony. Randy Riffle, security officer, was the staff recipient and Stephanie Monastra, director of the Conference Center, was the…

13th Annual Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 23

Kent State University at Stark commemorates Earth Day 2023 with a free, family friendly celebration. Attendees will enjoy an afternoon filled with educational activities, entertainment and interactive demonstrations for all ages.

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Regional Campuses
330-244-3262
mseeton@kent.edu

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