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Most of the Kent Campus Buildings in Good Condition, but a Handful Need Attention

POSTED: Sep. 28, 2017

The master planning team completed a comprehensive understanding of the function and condition of buildings.  Building were assessed through three lenses:

  • Facility conditions: The functionality of physical building systems.

  • Academic utilization: How well the building鈥檚 classrooms and teaching labs are scheduled.

  • Educational Adequacy: How well the building鈥檚 classrooms and teaching labs are outfitted for modern instruction.

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The Beauty of the Kent Campus is Characterized by its Open Spaces and Topography

POSTED: Sep. 28, 2017

One of the more striking features of the Kent Campus is its setting.  Stands of mature trees are located throughout campus, with the front campus being the largest and most prominent. Open areas allow for informal recreation, celebration, and protest.  Significant wetlands are east of Loop Road.

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While Largely a Pedestrian Campus, Vehicles and Parking Make Walking Difficult in Some Locations

POSTED: Sep. 28, 2017

The Kent Campus is largely a pedestrian campus, despite its linear form.  It鈥檚 a mile from the College of Architecture and Environmental Design to Stewart Hall.   The Esplanade helps to unite the south edge of campus and provides excellent wayfinding.  PARTA transit helps connect the campus core to distant parking, Dix Stadium, and the Allerton Sports Complex. 

Yet vehicles intrude into the pedestrian environment in two ways. There are multiple conflict points between pedestrians and vehicles, most prominently along the Esplanade.

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Runner high fives "Hero"

As thousands of runners raced to the finish line at the Akron Children's Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series on Sept. 23, 2017, Kent State photojournalism students documented the sideline heroes who, at a young age, have won many battles. Akron Children鈥檚 Hospital invited the students to cover the 鈥淗ero Zones鈥 at the Marathon: Akron Children鈥檚 Hospital patients who have overcome an illness, equipped with 鈥減ress for power鈥 signs so runners could high-five them as they passed by. Canon Professional Services loaned the eight students $33,000 worth of photo gear to document the day. Austin M...

Bulldog Flash Academic Institute Brings Local High School Students Closer to Their Dreams

Bulldog Flash Academic Institute

Ever since she can remember, 14-year-old Jada Howard has wanted to be a veterinarian. Recently, she started on a path at Kent State University at Stark that will help make her dream come true. The self-assured, analytical rising sophomore at Canton McKinley High School, along with 32 of her classmates, attended the inaugural Bulldog Flash Academic Institute, a partnership between Kent State Stark and Canton City Schools. The program is geared to help underserved students who may lack the necessary resources and make them college-ready. The institute focuses on study skills, time management,...

Kent State Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Kent State University鈥檚 commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for a fifth consecutive year. INSIGHT Into Diversity has selected Kent State as a recipient of the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. The annual HEED Award is a national honor that recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. As a recipient of this award, Kent State will be featured in INSI...

Kent State University students walk to and from class while others hang out on Risman Plaza.

Each year on Oct. 1, universities nationwide are required to disseminate a summary of reported crimes on or near campus. The Annual Security Reports for all Kent State University campuses outline three-year statistics on several different crimes from motor vehicle theft and weapons violations to drug violations and sexual assault. Kent State continues to be one of the nation鈥檚 safest campuses. In June 2017, the Kent Campus was named the 11th Safest Campus in the Nation and the safest campus in Ohio by the Council for Home Safety and Security. The university remains firmly committed to the h...

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