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Kent State University at Stark will be transformed into “Boo U” on Oct. 24 for an evening of family friendly fun. Kent State Stark will host the 11th annual educational fall celebration for elementary school-aged children from 5 to 7 p.m. at its campus, 6000 Frank Ave. NW.  Boo U is free and open to the public. Children can trick or treat at stations designed and decorated by Kent State Stark student organizations. Trick-or-treating starts at the main parking lot off Frank Avenue NW. The event also features several family-oriented activities, including games, a photo station a...

NSF award propels the Kent State - Kyoto University partnership!    In July, Drs. Tosi, Raghanti, Meindl, and Lovejoy received a grant from the National Science Foundation, International Research Experience for Students (NSF-IRES) program. Three-year grant 18 summer internships for graduate students at the Primate Research Institute (PRI) of Kyoto University, Japan (6 per year) Interested students can find application materials here.        APPLICATIONS DUE Oct. 31, 2019   One of the world’s top primate centers, the PRI has resources unmatched el...

NASCAR racer and STEM advocate Julia Landauer is the first speaker in 2019-20 Featured Speakers Series. A two-time champion NASCAR driver, Julia Landauer became the highest finishing female in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series’ 64-year history. A proponent of women’s empowerment, this Stanford University graduate also is an advocate for STEM education.  Landauer is the first presenter in this year’s Featured Speakers Series lineup. She will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1.  Now in its 29th year, the Featured Speakers Series is free and open to the public, but tickets are requ...

The community is invited to attend a number of free, cultural events at Kent State University at Stark. The campus will host dozens of activities, ranging from Guitar Weekend to the 50th commemoration of May 4, 1970, and the 2019-20 Featured Speakers Series. FEATURED SPEAKERS SERIES Showcasing a diverse lineup of notables, the 2019-20 Featured Speakers Series will kick off with NASCAR racer Julia Landauer on Oct. 1. A two-time champion NASCAR driver, Landauer became the highest finishing female in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series’ 64-year history. A proponent of women’s empowerment, th...

Dear students and campus community, Hello! I am so happy to begin this new academic year with all of you. For some, today is a “welcome back.” For others, it’s a “welcome home.” We greet you, Class of 2023, with open arms. You will discover that Kent State University at Stark is a special place. From our stellar faculty to our supportive staff, we are working together to make this year a game changer.  Now is the time for all of us to excel personally, academically, and professionally, because we have found a home at our hometown university. As your dean, you can count on my c...

Daylong seminar aims to equip young professionals with skills needed for workplace success. In an effort to better equip the region’s young professionals with skills needed for success in the workplace, Kent State University at Stark’s Corporate University is pleased to offer the 2019 Young Professionals Conference. The daylong session will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 16 at Kent State Stark’s Conference Center, 6000 Frank Ave. NW. Created by an advisory board of young professionals, the 2019 Young Professionals Conference is an ideal opportunity for participants to network w...

Campus leads county in undergraduate research and innovation. Carefully watering the garden, Kristy Doering knew what was just beneath the soil would take some time to grow. Seeds she once held in the palm of her hand would yield 50 pounds of fresh produce to feed Stark County’s food insecure.   While she always could imagine with certainty the plants producing vegetables, she was encouraged to take a chance on researching how a local, small-scale campus gardening project could make a big impact.   “There’s a lot of need in this region that I think people are unaware of,” said...

It is the best decision you’ll ever make. And here’s why: You will have the hometown advantage at Kent State University at Stark, your ticket to a world-class education. Close-to-home and close-knit, your professors care about your individual success. A regional campus tuition rate means you will get a Kent State degree without accumulating the debt your parents did.  Did we mention that you’ll have lots of opportunities to participate in research – if that’s your thing. Or, study abroad – if that’s your thing. At Kent State Stark, you’ll find what makes you uniquely YOU....