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Taking the Large Classroom Experience to the Next Level – for More Than 30 Years

During his 34 year tenure at Kent State University, professor Lawrence Marks, Ph.D., has been at the forefront of developing online classes, which have become an indispensable part of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tags: University News, COVID-19 HUB

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Protesters in Cleveland, Ohio following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo courtesy of Sylvia Lorson)

History Professor’s Essay on Racial Equality Is Featured in Washington Post

Kent State University Associate Professor Elizabeth M. Smith-Pryor has authored a perspective piece on racial equality that is featured in the July 15 Washington Post column, “Made by History.”

Tags: University News, Community & Society

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Clean and Sanitize

Flashes Safe Seven Video: Watch Flash Teach President Diacon How to Clean His Office

Kent State is just six weeks away from move in. To count down the return of students, faculty and staff for the start of the fall semester, the university will review one Flashes Safe Seven principle each week. This week, we focus on Clean and Sanitize.

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Practicing physical distancing with masks in hand, Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., stand in front of the Kent State University fountain.

Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Blazing Historical Trails at Kent State

Kent State University’s Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., recently entered the annals of university history. On May 1, 2020, Hylton became the first Black person in the university’s history to hold the title of vice president for student affairs. And on July 1, 2020, Drummer-Ferrell was appointed dean of students, making her the first Black woman to be named to the position. 

Tags: University News, Division of Student Life, Success Story

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Kent State Emphasizes Commitment to Its International Students During Town Hall Meeting

We are here to help. That was one of the main messages international students at Kent State University heard during a town hall meeting held July 9 to help answer questions and share the university’s response to a recent announcement by the federal government regarding Fall 2020 international student enrollment requirements. 

Tags: University News, Global Reach, Office of Global Education

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Wash Your Hands Frequently

Flashes Safe Seven Video: Watch Flash Teach President Diacon How to Wash His Hands

Kent State is just seven weeks away from move in. To count down the return of students, faculty and staff for the start of the fall semester, the university will review one Flashes Safe Seven principle each week. This week, we focus on Wash Your Hands Frequently.

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Maria Cegledy had a short but distinguished senior year.

Kent State Softball Player Has Short, but Distinguished Senior Season

Not every day will be the best day and things might not always go exactly as planned, but it really is about the journey and the people standing next to you through it all, Maria Cegledy said.

Tags: University News, Department of Athletics

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Students walk along the Lester A. Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus

University Leaders Answer Questions, Discuss Returning to Campus This Fall During Facebook Live

Kent State Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Vice President for Enrollment Management Mary Parker, Ed.D., recently shared updates about academics and enrollment, respectively, while engaging with the university community.

Tags: University News, Student Life, University College, Coronavirus, Destination Kent State

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University Libraries Begins Curbside Pickup Service on Monday, July 6

Curbside Pickup is Kent State University Libraries’ new contactless service that allows users to check out materials from its collection while libraries on the Kent and Regional campuses remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Eric Mansfield in Washington, D.C.

Opinion: Being an Ally Is More Than Just Friendship

Eric Mansfield examines what it means to be an ally in the fight against racism. Mansfield is executive director of university media relations in Kent State's University Communications and Marketing department and an adjunct public relations instructor with the College of Communication and Information.

Tags: University News, University Communications and Marketing

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