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Kent State Announces Immediate Changes to Admissions Approach

Unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic necessitate a change in approach to ’s admissions process to ensure student access and success. This university has simplified its admissions process beginning with the 2020 Fall Semester.
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Dean Eboni Pringle Talks Tutoring, Advising and DKS During Facebook Live

Kent State Dean of University College Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., recently discussed remote support services during an appearance on Facebook Live. She answered live questions and discussed such areas as tutoring, advising, and career exploration and development, all of which remain…
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Members of ’s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes” on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

Kent State Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

announced the creation of the Kent State Emergency Grant Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

ADVISORY: Special Board of Trustees Meeting, March 27

Update: This meeting has been canceled.  
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"We All Can Play a Role," Kent State Epidemiologist Says

Tara C. Smith, Ph.D., epidemiology professor in the College of Public Health, shares her perspective on the current coronavirus pandemic: "It seems like years have passed since the world first heard of an 'atypical pneumonia' circulating in the Hubei province of China in…
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The names of those killed on May 4, 1970, are displayed on the B’nai B’rith Hillel Marker in the parking lot of Prentice Hall on the campus of .

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, regretfully announces cancellation of the May 4 50th…

Kent State Postpones Spring Commencement Ceremonies and Pre-Commencement Celebrations

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Epidemiology Professor Tara Smith Says Be Ready for the Long Haul with Social Distancing

As the country adjusts to the new normal of working from home, schooling from home and living lives of social isolation, professor Tara Smith, Ph.D., said people need to realize this new normal may need to continue for a long time. “It really would not…
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Kent State Panel Discussion Brings Together Leaders Who Were Impacted by Campus Violence

On Thursday, March 12, ’s College of Education, Health and Human Services will host “Leading Through Tragedy,” an event that brings together a panel of leaders who were impacted by campus violence from institutions such as Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois…
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Joe Walsh will perform with his band Barnstorm on May 2 at for the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert. (Photo credit: Myriam Santos)

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 – Joe Vitale and Kenny Passarelli) and David Crosby (with his touring band), two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members with strong musical…
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