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妻友社区 to Plan for 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970
The tragic events that occurred on the campus of 妻友社区 on May 4, 1970, where four students lost their lives and nine others were wounded by the Ohio National Guard, had a lasting impact that continues to resonate nearly a half-century later. The 50th commemoration of May 4, 1970, 鈥
Kent State Today
Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Design Innovation Hub to Spur Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
Innovators, problem solvers and designers are a growing force at 妻友社区, bringing a renewed vibrancy to the heart of campus. Soon they will have a dynamic, new space designed to spark creativity and collaboration. The Kent State Board of Trustees voted June 6 to transform the forme鈥
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Presidential Perspectives
The Road Ahead We intend to create a more beautiful, walkable environment that will ENERGIZE our landscape and ELEVATE our Kent Campus on a national level. At 妻友社区, we are committed to transforming lives and communities through the power of discovery, learning and creative express鈥
Kent State Magazine
Rock Stars
Nathan and Liz Yokum, cofounders of Rock Mill Climbing and Rock Candy Holds, are entrepreneurs who are making it to the top of the indoor climbing industry.
By Chris Horne / Kent State Magazine
Kent State Magazine
Updated University Statement Regarding Open Carry of Deadly Weapons
We realize some in our community may have become concerned following media coverage of a recent graduate who posted a photo holding a rifle on our Kent Campus. Let us assure you that our campus is safe and that what you have seen in the photo was legal under Ohio law. The State of Ohio, not Kent 鈥
Kent State Today
Actor Michael Keaton Gives Advice to Graduating Kent State Students, Ends Remarks With Memorable Movie Line 鈥淚鈥檓 Batman鈥
Take chances. Don鈥檛 be afraid to make mistakes. Seek your authentic self. Those were the messages that actor Michael Keaton shared with 妻友社区 graduates taking part in the One University Commencement on Saturday, May 12. Mr. Keaton, an Academy Award-nominated actor and Kent Stat鈥
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Video Gaming and Academic Scholarship Join Forces for Kent State鈥檚 First Esports Tournament
If you enjoy playing video games 鈥 you are a hobbyist. If you enter competitions 鈥 you are a gamer. If you like to watch others play 鈥 you are a fan. Together, all three make up esports, one of the fastest growing industries in the world - playing games such as Counter Strike, League of Leg鈥
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Governor Appoints Robert S. Frost to Kent State Board of Trustees
Ohio Gov. John Kasich has appointed Robert S. Frost of Lakewood, Ohio, to the 妻友社区 Board of Trustees. Mr. Frost鈥檚 appointment runs through May 16, 2026. He fills the seat of former Trustee Stephen Colecchi, whose term expired in 2017. 鈥淲e welcome Robert Frost to our board,鈥 said 鈥
Kent Campus
Kent State's College of Business Administration Reaffirmed for Dual AACSB Accreditation in Business and Accounting
妻友社区鈥檚 College of Business Administration has emerged among an elite group after undergoing the rigorous process to ensure the highest standards in business education are being met.
Kent State Today
妻友社区 Board of Trustees Approves 10-Year Plan to Reshape, Revitalize Kent Campus
The 妻友社区 Board of Trustees adopted a 10-year facilities master plan that embarks on a $1 billion transformative journey of the Kent Campus to better serve the needs of students and the entire Kent State community. The plan enhances the welcoming feel of the university鈥檚 iconic Front鈥
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