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Kent State University to Host Summit on Mental Health Issues on College Campuses

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The 2019 Larry Pollock Kent State of Wellness Summit will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore mental health issues on college campuses.

Respiratory Therapy Students Breathe Fresh Air Into the Workforce

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All of the students in the fall 2018 class of the Respiratory Therapy program at Kent State University at Ashtabula have jobs waiting for them when they graduate.

Digital Media Production Program Sees Significant Jump in Degrees Awarded

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The Digital Media Production major, housed in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, has experienced significant growth in degrees awarded.

Kent State University awarded the largest number of undergraduate degrees in its history in May 2018. One of the majors with the greatest growth from the previous year was Digital Media Production, which saw an increase of 43 graduates.

Increase Your Impact During Our Monthlong Giving Tuesday Celebration

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The 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign is a monthlong event, providing an expanded timeframe for giving, additional giving options and more occasions to have gifts matched.

Like last year, Giving Tuesday 2018 is a monthlong event through November, providing an expanded timeframe for giving, additional giving options and more occasions to have gifts matched.

Kent State Researchers Reveal How Loss of South African Grasslands to Shrubs Could Affect the Soil and Atmosphere

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In their new paper, Kent State Biology Professor David Ward and colleagues asked whether this encroachment of woody shrubs into grasslands in South Africa would increase or decrease the amount of carbon stored in the soil under the plants.

Kent State Student Finds Purpose, Passion and Empowerment

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Coming from a difficult home life, Diamond Lauderdale had many challenges ahead of her in obtaining a college education. But through Kent State's EXCEL program, she has found academic success – and a new home.

For Diamond Lauderdale, Kent State University is not only her chosen college, it is her home.

2018 President’s Award of Distinction Recipients Announced

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Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 Kent State staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction. Here, Ken Ditlevson, director of Kent State's LGBTQ Student Center, is surprised with his award.

Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 Kent State staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction. President Warren made surprise visits to each recipient’s office with a hearty congratulations and a check for $1,500.

Kent State Alumnus Leads Planning for 50th Anniversary Commemoration of May 4, 1970

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Rodney Flauhaus is Kent State University’s new May 4 Commemoration Project Manager.

Inspired by Brother, Kent State Student Leads in Weathervane Playhouse Production

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Senior integrated language arts major Maxwell Rees (right) was inspired by his brother, who is on the autism spectrum, in the role of a 15-year-old boy with the same diagnosis in a Weathervane Playhouse production. (Photo credit: Aimee Lambes Photography)

For Maxwell Rees, portraying a teen on the autism spectrum in the Weathervane Playhouse production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" was more than just being in the spotlight; it was about shining a spotlight on autism and its effects on individuals, their families and the community.

Kent State Trumbull Earns Junior Achievement Volunteer Award

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Dan Palmer, Ph.D. (center), assistant dean of academic affairs and Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley board member, accepts the 2018 Volunteer Organization of the Year Award at Junior Achievement's annual recognition breakfast.

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