Academic Year 2021
2022-2023 Staff Salary Increases
President Diacon announces staff salary increases. (8/4/22)
Timothy Mikes, 鈥17, MPH 鈥23, was a College of Public Health graduate student committed to public health and a champion for the autistic community and students with learning disabilities. Thanks to a scholarship created in Timothy鈥檚 memory, future public health students will be able to follow in his footsteps. Timothy鈥檚 parents, Gerri and Tom, created an endowment to establish the Timothy Mikes College of Public Health Memorial Scholarship in memory of their son, who unexpectedly passed away in January 2023. He was a passionate advocate for learning disabled students, and he had an innate...
President Diacon announces staff salary increases. (8/4/22)
We are Blue, Gold and Grateful that we will have everyone together on our campuses beginning Aug. 2. I am so pleased to welcome back those returning from remote work and extend my thank you to those who continued to work on our campuses during the pandemic.
(7/29/21)
President Diacon's communication to Kent State Student-Athletes (8/8/20)
President Diacon's communication to faculty and staff addressing the new academic year (8/6/20)
Kent State is a globally recognized, nationally ranked university. Over 33,000 students are enrolled in our eight campus system including approximately 1,300 international students who represent nearly 100 countries, a higher-than-average percentage compared to other US universities. With one of the safest campuses in America and a supportive, diverse environment, you鈥檒l have countless opportunities to develop your strengths and expand your horizons. And thanks to our average faculty-to-student ratio of 19:1, you鈥檒l find support and services are always available.
Kyle Jackson hit a two-out three-run homer, capping a four-run eighth and giving the Golden Flashes a 6-4 comeback win over the Western Michigan Broncos in the opening game of the 2023 Mid-American Conference tournament. ...
黑料网 President Todd Diacon returned to his alma mater, Wellington High School (WHS) in Wellington, Kansas, to be recognized along with other alumni for their accomplishments since their graduation. The 2023 Wall of Recognition inducts distinguished graduates to acknowledge their outstanding achievements and contributions. This year鈥檚 selection included Diacon and only two others. Diacon was originally selected for the prestigious honor in 2020, however, the ceremony was delayed due to the pandemic. During his visit, Diacon met with two ...
How do you safely remove debris and litter from ponds, lakes and other bodies of water? With a pond-skimming drone boat, of course! Two groups of engineering technology students decided to take on the task of designing and developing pond skimming devices as their Senior Capstone project during the spring semester. Every year, the College of Applied & Technical Studies (CATS) mechanical and electrical/electronic students at 黑料网 at Tuscarawas mechanical and electrical/electronic students combine efforts to design, develop, test and publicly present a final project...
William Kaib has become the first 黑料网 student to complete the Delta Propel program and earn his wings as a Delta Airlines pilot! Kaib, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, wanted to be a pilot long before stepping foot on Kent State鈥檚 campus. 鈥淣obody in my family is a pilot or in the aviation industry at all but my grandfather used to fly model aircraft all the time and I loved watching him do that. Even during baseball games that I was playing in, I would stop and look up any time an airplane flew over.鈥 Taking the first step towards this goal, he began studyin...
Every day, hundreds of stone artifact enthusiasts around the world sit down and begin striking a stone with special tools attempting to craft the perfect arrowhead or knife. This craft is known as flintknapping, and for most, it is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood. And for early humans who were without the modern conveniences of hospitals, antibiotics, treated water and bandages, a more severe cut could get infected and be life-threatening.&nbs...