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Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving
John and Fonda Elliot, donors of the largest gift in Kent State University history, reflect on their transformational experiences at Kent State and offer advice to current students.
Kent State Holds Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 14 and 15
The Kent State University alumni family will grow by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university holds its Fall Commencement ceremonies. For the Kent Campus, Commencement ceremonies will take place Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).…
Kent State Board of Trustees Announces Plans for National Presidential Search
The Kent State University Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president. Kent State President Beverly J. Warren announced in October that she will leave the role at the end of her term on July 1, 2019, after five y…
The Brain Comes Alive on Kent State’s Campus
Can I loft my bed? Is there a dining hall near my residence hall? Where am I able to park on campus? To answer these questions, students can ask The Brain on campus.
Kent State’s Giving Tuesday 2018 Attains Record-Breaking Success
Kent State University’s Giving Tuesday 2018 broke the million-dollar mark for the second year in a row.
Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award
Eriko Tanaka, Japanese program coordinator and College of Arts and Sciences lecturer, received a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.
Video: Record-Breaking Generosity on Giving Tuesday
Kent State President Beverly J. Warren offers gratitude for record-breaking contributions during Giving Tuesday 2018. 
Kent State Receives State Historic Preservation Award for Preserving May 4 History and Site
The Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office Awards has recognized Kent State University with a 2018 Public Education and Awareness Award.
Giving Tuesday at Kent State University Is a Monthlong Celebration of Philanthropy
With the launch of its 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, Kent State University has again transformed what was just a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and 21st-century facilities.
Video: Professor Catherine Leslie
Catherine Leslie, Ph.D., professor of fashion at Kent State University, discusses what inspires her to teach.