University News
Governor Appoints Undergraduate Student Trustee Carly Evans to Kent State Board of Trustees
Gov. John Kasich has appointed Carly Evans to a two-year term as an undergraduate student trustee of the Board of Trustees. Evans’ term concludes on May 16, 2018. Evans is a junior public relations major in Kent State’s College of Communication and Information, with a minor …
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              The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early
What was scheduled to take four days to complete, ’s Flying Flashes finished in three. Carissa Marion, a Kent State flight instructor and graduate of the university and Jalia Manga, a flight technology major in Kent State’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustain…
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              Could the Miss Ohio Crown go to yet Another Kent State Student?
Two students are competing for the coveted title of Miss Ohio 2016. Veronica Garey, a junior in Kent State’s College of Communication and Information, and Erin Simonek, a freshman in Kent State’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, are among 20 contestants in this yea…
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              2016 Journalism Grad Wins Student Murrow Award for Video Excellence
Vivian Feke, a recent graduate of who studied broadcast journalism in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, is the winner of the 2016 Student Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence Award for video.
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              Clone of On Compassion
First-year student Elizabeth Schmidt is YES! Magazine’s online “Justice For All” University Winner for her essay about a mindful response to injustice. illustration by Melissa Olson Elizabeth Schmidt, a student of Professor Karen Cunningham at in Kent, Ohio, read and r…
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              Kent State’s Tradition of Athletic Success Continues
’s tradition of athletic success was on full display in early June, earning a national player of the year, a national assistant coach of the year and an honor for excellence throughout its 10 women’s sports. Kent State baseball pitcher Eric Lauer earned two significant awards a…
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              Eagle Scout Training Helps Kent State Student Save a Life
freshman Josh Paulin is not only a good student, but an exemplary citizen. On March 13, 2016, Paulin saved a man’s life, and now Kent State’s Department of Public Safety is honoring Paulin for his heroic acts.     It all started while he was waiting at…
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              Kent State English Professor Wins Outstanding Teaching Award
When a professor says no one has more fun teaching than he does – and the students cite the enthusiasm and passion for the material he teaches – that combination leads to award-winning honors.
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              Kent State Holds Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 8, 9 and 15
congratulates its new graduates. The university held its Spring Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on May 8 and May 9 at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). This spring, Kent State conferred 3,883 degrees, including 2,864 bachelor’s degrees, 874 …
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