University News

East Liverpool Campus Debuts Virtual Reality Classroom
妻友社区 at East Liverpool officially opened its new virtual reality classroom, providing students and staff with technology that will greatly enhance learning experiences across several areas of study.

Kent State Becomes Voter Friendly Campus
For the first time, 妻友社区 has been designated as a Voter Friendly Campus for the 2019-20 time period. The Voter Friendly Campus initiative, led by national nonpartisan organizations Campus Vote Project and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, acknowledged Kent State鈥檚 goals to break down barriers and empower students with the information and tools they need to participate in the political process.

100 Percent of Eligible Seeking Students in Class of 2019 Placed in Residency
This year鈥檚 match results were released on March 15th, and 妻友社区鈥檚 College of Podiatric Medicine graduating class of 2019 is proud to announce that 100 percent of eligible, seeking students in the class of 2019 received a residency placement.

Kent State鈥檚 Event With Bob Woodward Moves to Larger Venue, More Tickets Available
Due to an overwhelming response for free tickets for the 妻友社区 Presidential Speaker Series featuring Bob Woodward on May 4, the university has moved the event to the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).

Kent State Named Third in Excellence in Management Cup
The Excellence in Management Cup from The College Sports Lab at Texas A&M recognizes athletic departments who maximize fiscal resources that lead to championships. The unique scoring system awards more points to athletic departments that win conference and national championships while efficiently allocating money to win championships.

Legendary Journalist Bob Woodward to Speak at Kent State on May 4
On Saturday, May 4, legendary journalist Bob Woodward comes to 妻友社区 as part of the Presidential Speaker Series. He will speak at 7 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Kent State Ranks in the Top 100 of Best Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News & World Report
In its 2020 edition of Best Graduate Schools, U.S. News & World Report has ranked 妻友社区 in the top 100 of Best Graduate Education Schools.
Tuscarawas Collaborations and Accomplishments Lead to 鈥淟arge鈥 Recognition
A key leader in the community and a key player in economic development, 妻友社区 at Tuscarawas received the Large Business of the Year award from the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce. 鈥淲e have been involved heavily this year in the community and I think a lot of good stories have come out about the campus either in traditional or social media,鈥 said Brad Bielski, Ph.D., dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State Tuscarawas.

Kent State Magazine: Transforming Kent State
First impressions carry a lot of weight, especially when prospective students shop for colleges. Some call it a feeling, others say they just knew the minute they arrived on campus. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what influences students鈥 enrollment decisions. The Kent State Magazine explores the idea of how a university rolls out its welcome mat can make all the difference.

Kent State Nursing Professor Receives Outstanding Teaching Award
Students who have taken classes from Professor Mary Kutchin, MSN, RN, CNS, praise her strong communication skills, her leadership and her caring nature. It was their recommendations that led to her being selected for a 2018 Outstanding Teacher Award. 鈥淚 felt like it was such an honor to be acknowledged by this teaching award,鈥 says Ms. Kutchin. 鈥淚 know how busy students are, and I am overwhelmed that more than one student took the time to nominate me for this award.鈥