University News
Ascendium Grant Will Streamline Transfers and Increase Student Retention, Graduations
The pathway from a two-year college to Kent State University will soon become an easier road to travel for Ohio students, thanks to a grant awarded to Kent State to collaborate with three Ohio community colleges to streamline the transfer process.
Kent State Celebrates Homecoming
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Kent State University fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their Kent State days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with Kent State pride.
Delta Air Lines Program Propels Kent State’s Flight Technology Students to Careers as Pilots
Kent State University’s nationally ranked Flight Technology program, in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, is one of only three nationwide that Delta Air Lines selected this year to become a Delta Propel Partner, a program that creates career opportunities for students studying to be future commercial pilots.
Kent State Board Formalizes New 10-Year Agreement With Tuscarawas Campus
Kent State University’s long-standing relationship with the Tuscarawas County University Branch District to administer the Tuscarawas Campus of Kent State will continue through June 30, 2030, in a new 10-year agreement approved by the Kent State Board of Trustees.
Kent State Honors Seven Alumni With 2019 Alumni Awards
The Kent State University Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2019 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at Kent State.
Kent State Unveils World-Class FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center
Kent State University’s new FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center provides a world-class training ground to help aviation students and future pilots soar to even greater achievements.
Kent State’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, Kent State University celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of Kent State Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.
President Diacon Says He Will Use Kent State Experience To Succeed
President Diacon says he plans to bring his prior experience to his new role and vision as president, he recently told Crain’s Cleveland Business.
Kent State’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, Kent State University celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of Kent State Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.
May 4 Books Give First-Year Students Unique Common Experience
Kent State’s Common Reading Experience is an opportunity for first-year students to read university-selected books and share a common experience with their peers. The goal is for freshmen to gain an understanding of the university’s values and to build and maintain relationships that foster success with faculty, administration and staff.