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A call for entries from Main Street Kent invites artists to showcase their talents on the iconic 3D KENT sculpture.
IN A FLASH: Valentines and Canines
A Kent State student organization sponsored a puppy kissing booth on Risman Plaza to celebrate Valentine's Day and raise awareness for a very special cause.
‘Dry Bones’ Documentary Sells Out Cleveland Screening
Tara L. Conley, Ed.D., assistant professor in the School of Media and Journalism, is being recognized for her documentary “Dry Bones” in coverage from Ideastream and The Chronicle-Telegram after Karamu House and The Greater Cleveland Film Commission hosted a sold-out screening of the film.
Preparing Behavioral Health Leaders for a Growing Workforce Need
As demand for behavioral health professionals continues to rise across Ohio and the nation, is preparing graduates to not just enter the field right away, but to advance, lead and make a lasting impact in their communities. For three Kent State alumni — Cassandra Galloway, Victoria Giegerich and Jason Joyce — their paths may differ slightly, but their stories illustrate how Kent State connects education to real-world outcomes.
Celebrating Black History Month Where it Began
The Black Alumni Chapter and Black United Students are sponsoring a day-long celebration in honor of Black History Month, which was founded at the Kent Campus.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Emphasized Keeping Joy, Faith and “The Dream” Alive in Uncertain Times
Kent State's Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration included a panel discussion, “Keeping Joy, Faith and ‘The Dream’ Alive in Uncertain Times,” which offered thoughtful perspectives on hope, purpose and progress.
Kent State Prison Reentry Program Featured on WKBN-TV
’s Prison Reentry Program was recently featured on WKBN-TV for its partnership with FCI Elkton, featuring the inaugural class of 18 incarcerated students who earned their Kent State associate degrees.
IN A FLASH: Main Street Maneuvers
Improvements along Main Street near campus have created temporary detours and new traffic patterns.
‘I Felt Like I Was Being Welcomed Into a Community’
Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within Kent State's University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.
Crossing the Degree Finish Line at Last
Every semester, reopens the door to a diploma for students who left college without finishing a degree.
A job opportunity, a family crisis, military service or running out of money – there are many reasons why students leave college without completing their studies.