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Updated Tuesday, April 12 at 3:30 p.m.: APRIL 13 LECTURE POSTPONED Featured Speaker Erin Brockovich will not speak April 13 as previously scheduled at Kent State University at Stark. The consumer advocate and environmental activist canceled her presentation Tuesday after experiencing complications from an outpatient medical procedure, according to Dylan Kirkpatrick, an agent at All American Entertainment, who released the following statement: 鈥淯nfortunately, Erin has experienced complications from this procedure and is unable to fly to Ohio for an event at Kent State tha...
Kent State University officially broke ground on Crawford Hall, the future home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, on March 8 in a ceremony attended by more than 400 people, including university officials, donors, alumni, students, elected officials and special guests. Construction on this state-of-the-art building is expected to be completed in 2024. Crawford Hall will support innovative instruction, leading research and student support services for thousands of business majors, minors and others taking business courses across the Kent State system. ...
The Kent State Stark Women's History Committee will spotlight different, recognized women in fields like the arts, politics, science, sports and business every Wednesday in March on Kent State Stark's social media platforms. Kamala Harris She is the current Vice President of the United States of America. Harris is the daughter of immigrant parents. Her mother was a pioneer in her field as a breast cancer scientist and a great influence on her daughter. Previous to her vice presidency, Kamala Harris was elected as Senator for California, Attorney General of California, and San Fra...
When people consider hunger in America, they tend to think of people far away in urban centers. They don鈥檛 realize that food insecurity is a very real problem in Geauga County, even among college students. In order to combat this growing and troubling trend, Kent State University at Geauga is partnering with the Geauga Hunger Task Force (GHTF). Kent State Geauga received a $2,500 grant from the GHTF in January 2022 to assist in their mission 鈥渆nsuring that no Geauga County residents go hungry.鈥 This grant complements a Geauga Campus-sponsored fundraiser which generated over $780 for the sam...
When people consider hunger in America, they tend to think of people far away in urban centers. They don鈥檛 realize that food insecurity is a very real problem in Geauga County, even among college students. In order to combat this growing and troubling trend, Kent State University at Geauga is partnering with the Geauga Hunger Task Force (GHTF). Kent State Geauga received a $2,500 grant from the GHTF in January 2022 to assist in their mission 鈥渆nsuring that no Geauga County residents go hungry.鈥 This grant complements a Geauga Campus-sponsored fundraiser which generated over $780 for the sam...
Kent State University has partnered with SPIN to provide shared eBikes and eScooters on campus and within the City of Kent for use by students, faculty, staff, and the community. Approximately 100 eBikes and 100 eScooters will be available starting Monday, March 7. As we gear up to start riding, complete a safety quiz on biking and scootering on campus and receive $5 promotional ride credit AND a free helmet! Also new riders can get a $10 Free Credit by using code KENTSTATE (valid until April 30, 2022). Download the SPIN app from the QR code to the right. Additional i...
Philanthropic support is more than simply important; it is essential if we are to make this vision for our students - and greater community - a reality. There are a number of areas in which your philanthropic support will make a significant impact and leave a life-long legacy. These include: Aeronautics and Engineering Building Naming Opportunities - We are growing - in both enrollment and square feet! Our 44,000 square foot expansion has many spaces that will be in need of a name - and nothing will sound better than yours! Airport Naming Opportunities ...
KENT 鈥 The College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) will offer a Master of Science degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in mechatronics engineering starting Fall 2022. These new offerings come on the heels of the College breaking ground on a 44,000 square foot expansion to the Aeronautics and Engineering Building located on the Kent campus. The mechatronics programs provide an advanced theoretical and research-oriented curriculum with depth in mechatronic-specific disciplines, beyond the general fundamentals of the engineering bachelor鈥檚 degree. These two offerings are...