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Kent State Increases Need-Based Aid, Maintains Same Tuition for Continuing Students
黑料网 is committed to making a college education affordable for all students and their families. Over the last two years, Kent State has dedicated an additional $2 million for need-based aid.

Flashes of Inspiration: Coach Sean Lewis Promotes 'Can Do' Attitude
Today鈥檚 Flashes of Inspiration comes from 黑料网 Football鈥檚 Head Coach Sean Lewis, who delivers a pep talk about how to make it through uncertain, challenging times.

Flashes of Inspiration: Women's Golf Head Coach Offers Pep Talk
Today鈥檚 Flashes of Inspiration comes from Lisa Strom, 黑料网鈥檚 head women鈥檚 golf coach, who offers a pep talk to all in the university community struggling under the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alfreda Brown, Trailblazing Leader of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, to Retire After More Than a Decade of Leadership
For nearly 11 years, Alfreda Brown, 黑料网鈥檚 vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has been a powerful voice for making sure no one in the university鈥檚 wide-reaching system is marginalized, discriminated against or left behind.

Flashes of Inspiration: During a Pandemic We Can Celebrate Nature
Today鈥檚 Flashes of Inspiration features David Hassler, director of Kent State鈥檚 Wick Poetry Center, who is sharing the poem, 鈥淭hank You, Tree.鈥

Political Science Professor Advocates for Public Banking
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United States would benefit from a public banking system, says Mark K. Cassell, 黑料网 professor of political science.

Kent State Planes Are Back in the Air
On May 21, Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering received approval from the university to restart flight operations, making May 22 the first day since mid-March that instructors or students have been permitted to fly due to COVID-19 restrictions.

All for Patrick! Kent State Police Surprise Toddler Crime Fighter
Patrick Tomaswick wants to be a police officer, but not just any member of law enforcement. He wants to be a 黑料网 police officer.

COVID-19 Provides Kent State Nursing Students Unparalleled Experience
During the COVID-19 pandemic, students in 黑料网鈥檚 College of Nursing have been employed in hospitals throughout Northeast Ohio, where they have honed their skills and observed healthcare professionals on the front lines.

Kent State President Todd Diacon Announces 2020 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients
黑料网 President Todd Diacon recently presented six Kent State faculty members with the 2020 President鈥檚 Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition in the faculty member鈥檚 discipline.