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Rae Ann Franks and Kelsey Kalgreen Named 2022 Staff Excellence Award Recipients

After a year marked by transition, the 2022 Staff Excellence Awards celebrated the strong and resilient campus community at Kent State University at Stark.  Rae Ann Franks received the staff award and Kelsey Kalgreen received the administrator award.

Akron-Canton Airport CEO Renato ‘Ren’ Camacho to give Keynote Address at Kent State Stark’s 2022 Commencement

Renato “Ren” Camacho, president and chief executive officer of the Akron-Canton Airport, will give the keynote address at Kent State University at Stark’s 2022 Commencement on May 13. Local graduates are set to take Canton’s biggest stage during the commencement ceremony at Tom…

Sarah Schmidt Named to Top 20 Under 40 by ystark!

Sarah Schmidt, assistant director of Global Education Initiatives at Kent State University at Stark, will be recognized at the 15th annual Twenty under 40! awards, produced by ystark!, a department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and The Repository.

Lindsay Zimmerman, Michael Wheeler named Kent State Stark Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Local philanthropist Lindsay Zimmerman and Michael Wheeler, president and chief legal officer of Patriot Software, were named Distinguished Alumni Award recipients at Kent State University at Stark’s recent 75th anniversary celebration.“We are so proud of all that Lindsay and…

12th Annual Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 24

Kent State University at Stark commemorates Earth Day 2022 with a free, family friendly celebration. Expect plenty of sunshine to celebrate our beautiful planet. Attendees will enjoy an afternoon filled with educational activities, entertainment and interactive…

Kent State Stark Hosts Guitar Weekend April 15-16, 2022

Kent State University at Stark’s Guitar Weekend is a festival celebrating all styles of guitar playing. This free event is open to guitar enthusiasts at any level. Join us for live performances by two exciting guitarists, Dan Wilson and Neil Zaza.

Theatre's 'Once' Opens Friday, April 8

Kent State University at Stark Theatre will hold its final theatrical production of the 2021-22 season, “Once." The cast will take to the campus’ stage for opening night at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 8, in The Mary J. Timken Theatre.

Tickets Available March 28 for Featured Speaker Erin Brockovich

Featured Speaker Erin Brockovich will not speak April 13 as previously scheduled at Kent State University at Stark.  The consumer advocate and environmental activist canceled her presentation Tuesday after experiencing complications from an outpatient medical procedure.…

Women's History Month 2022 Observance at Kent State Stark

The Kent State Stark Women's History Committee will spotlight different, recognized women in fields like the arts, politics, science, sports and business every Wednesday in March on Kent State Stark's social media platforms.

Theatre's 'The Fish Must Die' Opens Thursday, Feb. 10

Kent State University at Stark Theatre will hold its second theatrical production of the 2021-22 season, “The Fish Must Die." The cast will take to the campus’ stage for opening night at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, in The Mary J. Timken Theatre.

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