University News
Political Science Professor Advocates for Public Banking
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United States would benefit from a public banking system, says Mark K. Cassell, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ professor of political science.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Planes Are Back in the Air
On May 21, Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering received approval from the university to restart flight operations, making May 22 the first day since mid-March that instructors or students have been permitted to fly due to COVID-19 restrictions.
All for Patrick! Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Police Surprise Toddler Crime Fighter
Patrick Tomaswick wants to be a police officer, but not just any member of law enforcement. He wants to be a Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ police officer.
COVID-19 Provides Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Nursing Students Unparalleled Experience
During the COVID-19 pandemic, students in Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s College of Nursing have been employed in hospitals throughout Northeast Ohio, where they have honed their skills and observed healthcare professionals on the front lines.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡President Todd Diacon Announces 2020 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ President Todd Diacon recently presented six Â鶹¾«Ñ¡faculty members with the 2020 President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition in the faculty member’s discipline.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on May 9
The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ alumni family will grow by nearly 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement.
Lamar R. Hylton Named Kent State’s Vice President for Student Affairs, Amoaba Gooden Appointed Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ President Todd Diacon announced Thursday that Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as vice president for student affairs, effective May 1, 2020. In addition, Diacon has appointed Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., as the interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective June 1, 2020.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Board of Trustees Approves Measures to Ensure University’s Financial Future
The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Board of Trustees approved three important budgetary measures to counter expected revenue reductions due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during a special Board meeting held May 6.
Flashes of Inspiration: Poetry to honor front line workers
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ is launching a series of videos showcasing the talents of our faculty and staff aimed at providing an uplifting respite from the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Holds Virtual May 4 50th Commemoration, Occurring May 1-4
Beginning Friday, May, visitors to the will be able to view a variety of special videos, online exhibits and interactive tours, all designed to honor and remember Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder, the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡students who lost their lives 50 years ago on the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡campus.