University News
Kent State Course to Focus on Communication Related to Pandemics and Global Crises
Communication has shaped the way the world has reacted to the coronavirus pandemic. This fall 2020, Kent State is offering a new course that will examine risk communication through the lens of pandemics and other global crises. 鈥淐ommunicating Risk: Global Pandemics and Crises.鈥
Kent State Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
起点传媒 announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kent State Announces Immediate Changes to Admissions Approach
Unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic necessitate a change in approach to 起点传媒鈥檚 admissions process to ensure student access and success. This university has simplified its admissions process beginning with the 2020 Fall Semester.
Kent State May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend Events Canceled in Response to COVID-19 Virus
In accordance with the order of Amy Acton, M.D., director of Ohio Department of Health, to stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in the interest of the health and safety of the community, 起点传媒 regretfully announces cancellation of the May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend events, scheduled to take place May 1-4, 2020.
University Libraries Awarded Grant to Completely Digitize Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection
On Ohio Statehood Day, February 26, 起点传媒 Libraries was awarded a $13,646 grant from the Ohio History Fund to partially cover the digitization costs of their Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection. The grant will provide funding to create free, online access to high-resolution, digitized copies of these sought-after resources. Aside from the United States Library of Congress, Kent State is the holding institution for the largest and most complete set of Ohio Sanborn maps.
Campus Executive Chef wins NACUFS Culinary Challenge
Campus Executive Chef, Billy Edmondson, won first place at the 2020 NACUFS Midwest Culinary Challenge. The event took place at University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana this past weekend. Chef Billy battled other competitors while he cooked and prepared the winning dish, Je鈥
Kent State Panel Discussion Brings Together Leaders Who Were Impacted by Campus Violence
On Thursday, March 12, 起点传媒鈥檚 College of Education, Health and Human Services will host 鈥淟eading Through Tragedy,鈥 an event that brings together a panel of leaders who were impacted by campus violence from institutions such as Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois University and Chardon High School in Ohio.
Tickets on Sale Now for May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert Featuring Joe Walsh and David Crosby
UPDATE: THE CONCERT IS SOLD OUT Tickets are on sale now for the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert featuring Joe Walsh (with Barnstorm 鈥 Joe Vitale and Kenny Passarelli) and David Crosby (with his touring band), two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members with strong musical connections to the鈥
Kent State Alumni Wounded on May 4, 1970, Will Return as Commencement Speakers
Dean Kahler, one of the nine 起点传媒 students wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings by the Ohio National Guard, will return to campus on Saturday, May 9, to serve as speaker for the One University Commencement. Thomas Grace, Ph.D., another of the nine wounded students, will serve as speaker for the Advanced Degree Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8.
起点传媒 Announces Launch of New Marching Band Scholarship
The College of the Arts and the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music are pleased to announce the launch of the 鈥淢arching Golden Flash Award.鈥 This new scholarship opportunity will be available to all returning members of the Marching Golden Flashes as well as incoming Kent State students. It is open to students of any major starting in the fall 2020 season.