University News

Former Football Star and Kent State Alumnus Josh Cribbs

Kent State alumnus Josh Cribbs, a former star on the football field, will now become a star on the small screen with his wife, Maria. The prominent Cleveland couple will co-host their own local talk show called “Cribbs in the CLE: Josh and Maria Live” beginning this fall on WOIO and WUAB.

Junior Achievement Award

Daniel E. Palmer, Ph.D., has been appointed interim dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State University at Trumbull, effective July 1.

Kent State University Arc

Presented at a ceremony held during the association’s 2019 Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, the award recognizes a member for outstanding performance in representing the purchasing profession through the written or spoken word by teaching, speaking or publishing.

Photographs of refugees span across the Lefton Esplanade for the "We the People" exhibit.

The exhibit spanned the Lefton Esplanade throughout the spring showcasing large photographs of individuals who fled their home countries and now live in Northeast Ohio. The refugees featured in the display fled their home countries to avoid war, oppression and danger.
 


 

Kent State students Miss Oxford (left), Miss Akron Canton (center) and Miss South Central (right) competed in the 2019 Miss Ohio Pageant.

Kent State students Caitlin Seifert, Emelia Sherin and Danielle Vivcharenko were three of 22 women who competed for the crown in the Miss Ohio 2019 Pageant.

Kent State University Arch at the Entrance

Phillip Grant, Jr. grew up in Kent, Ohio, and attends Kent State University as a broadcast journalism major. Considering he has spent the majority of his life in the Tree City, Mr. Grant is the perfect tour guide for WKYC's Danielle Wiggins. Watch as Mr. Grant shows Ms. Wiggins all the town has to offer. 

Library books

Plenty has been written about May 4, 1970. Ken Burhanna, dean of Kent State University Libraries, offers his preferred reading list.

 

Ms. Hoff is a registered nurse, who is currently pursuing a doctorate in Nursing Practice. 

Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren presented seven Kent State staff members with the 2019 President's Award of Distinction. Here, Melissa Sink (right), housekeeping manager, receives a surprise visit from President Warren.

Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren recently presented seven Kent State staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction.

Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., will serve as Kent State University’s interim senior vice president and provost, effective July 1.

Kent State University President-elect Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the role of interim senior vice president and provost, effective July 1.