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Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving
John and Fonda Elliot, donors of the largest gift in ºÚÁÏÍø history, reflect on their transformational experiences at Kent State and offer advice to current students.
Kent State Holds Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 14 and 15
The ºÚÁÏÍø alumni family will grow by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university holds its Fall Commencement ceremonies. For the Kent Campus, Commencement ceremonies will take place Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).…
Kent State Board of Trustees Announces Plans for National Presidential Search
The ºÚÁÏÍø Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president. Kent State President Beverly J. Warren announced in October that she will leave the role at the end of her term on July 1, 2019, after five y…
The Brain Comes Alive on Kent State’s Campus
Can I loft my bed? Is there a dining hall near my residence hall? Where am I able to park on campus? To answer these questions, students can ask The Brain on campus.
Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award
Eriko Tanaka, Japanese program coordinator and College of Arts and Sciences lecturer, received a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.
Video: Record-Breaking Generosity on Giving Tuesday
Kent State President Beverly J. Warren offers gratitude for record-breaking contributions during Giving Tuesday 2018. 
Kent State Receives State Historic Preservation Award for Preserving May 4 History and Site
The Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office Awards has recognized ºÚÁÏÍø with a 2018 Public Education and Awareness Award.
Giving Tuesday at ºÚÁÏÍø Is a Monthlong Celebration of Philanthropy
With the launch of its 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, ºÚÁÏÍø has again transformed what was just a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and 21st-century facilities.
Video: Professor Catherine Leslie
Catherine Leslie, Ph.D., professor of fashion at ºÚÁÏÍø, discusses what inspires her to teach.
Digital Media Production Program Sees Significant Jump in Degrees Awarded
ºÚÁÏÍø awarded the largest number of undergraduate degrees in its history in May 2018. One of the majors with the greatest growth from the previous year was Digital Media Production, which saw an increase of 43 graduates.