University News
MLK 2025 Celebration Will Focus on Mental Health Advocacy and Wellness
Kent State鈥檚 MLK event "The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." will be held on Jan. 30 in the Student Center Ballroom.
In the News: Aeronautics, Fashion, 鈥楤rain Rot鈥 and Lifespan Development Showcased
鈥淚n the News鈥 features Kent State University鈥檚 values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
Bridging Communities: Kent State to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference
When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, Kent State University and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. Kent State will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.
鈥榃e鈥檝e Just Become More Efficient and Effective鈥
Kent State University President Todd Diacon spoke Jan. 10 at a breakfast event hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber, where he highlighted the university鈥檚 ongoing commitment to accessibility, efficiency, student well-being and community partnership, reinforcing its role as a vital institution in the region.
Student Success 鈥楳y Greatest Joy鈥
Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Ciesla, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses. Students have noticed and appreciated it, nominating her for the Outstanding Teaching Award.
IN A FLASH: Scenes from Fall Commencement
Members of the last cohort of Kent State's Class of 2024 walked the stage at Fall Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month.
Kent State President Todd Diacon, Trustee Ren Camacho Named to Crain鈥檚 Cleveland Business Power 150 List
Kent State University President Todd Diacon and University Trustee Ren Camacho have been recognized among Northeast Ohio鈥檚 most influential leaders in the 2024 鈥淧ower 150鈥 list published by Crain鈥檚 Cleveland Business.
Kent State Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1, University Offices Reopen Jan. 2
Kent State University will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024, through Jan. 1, 2025. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2025.
Governor Names Gregory White and Abygail Deemer to Kent State Board of Trustees
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed two new trustees to the Kent State University Board of Trustees. DeWine named Gregory White, J.D., of Concord Township, Ohio, to a nine-year term as trustee and Abygail Deemer of Warren, Ohio, to a two-year term as an undergraduate student trustee.
A Full Circle Moment for One Golden Flash
Fall 2024 graduate Cecelia Kirk is thankful to Kent State for all the resources and connections she made during her three years in the Fashion School program.