University News

Lashonda Taylor ED.D., is associate chief of staff in the president's office.

 Since 1997, Lashonda Taylor, Ed.D., associate chief of staff for Kent State University's President’s Office, had many detours in her college journey but eventually earned her Doctor of Education in Interprofessional Leadership in 2023.

The college name goes on Crawford Hall.

The future home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship continues to take shape on E. Main Street. 

Religions in times of conflict.

As part of Kent State's Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding" initiative, faculty members from diverse backgrounds came together in an online panel to share their personal insights in navigating the impact of conflict and cultural and religious identity. 

Hannah Petrosky, a member of the Scientistas, is training to take pictures of the eclipse with grant funded equipment.

Scientistas Foundation members are helping the Research Center for Educational Technology host a pre-eclipse event for the community on April 3 and learning how to operate a grant-funded camera and telescope.

Ashtabula Campus Students

Kent State has pledged to offer a host of benefits to Notre Dame College students who have accrued 60 or more credit hours. For those with fewer than 60 credits, the invitation is extended to apply to Kent State as transfer students, with a commitment to facilitating a smooth transition.

A Kent State University sign near Franklin Hall welcomes visitors to campus.

The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of four new majors during its regular quarterly meeting held March 6 on the Kent Campus. The Board also approved recommended actions for the East Main Street Project in Kent and a naming action.

Electronics recycling 2024

Flashes Recycle Electronics at the annual Electronics Drive, open to the

 

 community, each Wednesday in March. 

Two women looking through microscope

 The Ohio Department of Education recently awarded Kent State University $1.2 million to support Choose Ohio First scholarships. This funding will support learners pursuing associate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and expand options for students seeking two-year degrees at the University's Regional Campuses and its College of Applied and Technical Studies.

"Dialogue and Difference" explores the topics of freedom of expression and academic freedom.

Understanding academic freedom and freedom of expression were the topics of Tuesday’s “Dialogue and Difference” session, part of a series designed to engage the Kent State University community in discussions that will advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.