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Kent State ROTC cadets salute and stand at attention during the flag-raising ceremony at Risman Plaza.

Veterans Honored at Kent State University Veterans Commemoration Event

With military flanking the Kiva building entryway and flags lining the Risman Plaza lawn, the community gathered in the Kiva auditorium for Kent State University’s annual Veteran’s Day Commemoration on Nov. 8, 2018.

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President Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address.

Video: State of the University Address Recap

Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address.

 

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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.

2018 President’s Award of Distinction Recipients Announced

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.

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As May 4 Commemoration Project Manager, Kent State Alumnus Rodney Flauhaus is taking on the task of planning the 50th anniversary commemoration of May 4, 1970.

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

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

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Kent State President Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

“This Is Who We Are and What We Stand For”

Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren challenged the university community to embrace transformation at the annual State of the University Address.

“Serious transformation is never easy,” she said. “It challenges us to let go of predictable ways and embrace something new and unfamiliar.”

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Highlights from the past year at Kent State University

Video: The Year in Review for 2017-18

This year in review video, which was shown during the 2018 State of the University Address, provides highlights from 2017-18. 

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Mary G. Parker Selected as Kent State’s Vice President for Enrollment Management

Following a national search, Kent State University has selected Mary G. Parker, Ed.D., as its inaugural vice president for enrollment management.

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Southern Comfort Kitchen Founder and CEO Will Matthews Cooks

Southern Comfort Kitchen Cooking up Experiences for Entrepreneurship Students

Two Kent State entrepreneurship students have turned their passion for Louisiana cuisine into a new pop-up restaurant, the Southern Comfort Kitchen. 

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Kent State ROTC cadets salute and stand at attention during the flag-raising ceremony at Risman Plaza.

Kent State Honors Veterans Nov. 8

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