University News

IN A FLASH: Raze the Roof
Renovations to the Kent State University Ice Arena will create an indoor practice field.

MPower Men of Color Summit Oct. 14 Promises Connection, Celebration and Education
The MPower Summit on Oct. 14 is designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together from college, high school, and community organizations to support the mission of men of color initiatives. All people are welcome to attend the summit, which will be held at the Kent State Student Center.

10 Years and More Than 200,000 Guests Later
The Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center is celebrating 10 years of being at the heart of a transformed downtown.

Kent State and University Hospitals Awarded $4 Million Grant to Develop an LPN-to-BSN Pathway, Further Nursing Education and Careers
Faculty researchers from Kent State University’s College of Nursing recently received nearly $4 million in grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop an LPN-to-BSN pathway called the LPN Education Advancement Program (LEAP). The program will provide licensed practical nurses at University Hospitals the opportunity to increase their skill set by removing barriers that may have prevented them from furthering their education.

VIDEO: Strong Storm Causes Damage on Kent Campus
Videos show Thursday's storm and the damage it caused to the May 4 Memorial.

IN A FLASH: When the Bough Breaks
Strong storms caused damage across the Kent Campus on Thursday night.

Weathering the Storm: Crews Clean Up Storm Damage on Campus
Crews are working diligently around the Kent Campus to clean up debris left by a severe thunderstorm that hit Kent State last night.

Strong Overnight Storm Damages May 4 Memorial
Strong winds from an overnight storm brought tree limbs down across Kent State University's Kent Campus, including several large branches that struck and damaged the Kent State Memorial.

Walking With Purpose
Designed by the Creative Team in Kent State University’s Division of University Communications and Marketing, new building wraps seen across campus are bright and dynamic daily reminders of the university’s core values: Kindness, Respect and Purpose in All We do. Positive Change. Inquiry & Discovery. Freedom of Expression.

Would You Be Ready in an Emergency? Quick Actions Can Save a Life
Kent State University Registrar Chris Dorsten and Assistant Registrar Adrianne Woods saved the life of a person who suffered cardiac arrest in Schwartz Hall over the summer.