University News

Kent State Awarded $960,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to Strengthen State鈥檚 STEM Workforce
Nearly $1 million in new scholarships will provide critical support to Kent State students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Kent State Awarded State Grant to Provide Training in Cybersecurity, Manufacturing and Healthcare
Rapids Grant will bolster workforce development with future Kent State graduates filling key shortages in industries across Ohio.

Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The 黑料网 alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.

IN A FLASH: Greetings from Brazil!
A team of university leaders and communicators from Kent State is currently visiting the Pontifical Catholic University of Paran谩 in Brazil.

Kent State Community Rallies for Solidarity and Human Rights for Iranians
First-year students Ronica Marandi and Goli Kavoosi organized the rally in partnership with Kent State鈥檚 Women's Center and the School of Peace and Conflict Studies to raise awareness about the atrocities that are happening in Iran.

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Master鈥檚 Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies
The 黑料网 Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new master鈥檚 degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered in person on the Kent Campus and will prepare students for careers as practitioners in the fields of peace and conflict management and for doctorate study.

IN A FLASH: Shopping in Brazil
The American Academy (AA) program offers the Kent State experience to students in Brazil.

Mill Fire in Downtown Kent Remains Under Investigation
The cause of a fire that burned for two days last week at the historic Star of the West mill complex remains undetermined.

鈥楽tudents Are Who We Serve'
Linda Hoeptner Poling鈥檚 鈥渟tudent-centered鈥 attitude is what led to her receiving recognition from her students and ultimately the Distinguished Teaching Award.