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Success Story

President’s Medal Recipient

Kent Campus

Todd Diacon, Kent State’s senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, places the President’s Medal on Distinguished Professor of Human Evolutionary Studies C. Owen Lovejoy as Kent State President Beverly Warren watches.

Educator, pioneering scientist and visionary Owen Lovejoy receives the highest 5X�� honor.

Golden Flashes Clinch Title and No. 1 Seed in MAC Tournament

Kent Campus

The Kent State baseball team celebrates a walk-off win over Toledo earlier this season at Schoonover Stadium. For the second straight year, the Kent State team has been crowned the outright Mid-American Conference regular season champions.

The New Kent State ARTshop is Serious Business

Kent Campus

The new ARTshop is open for business in the Kent State Center for the Visual Arts.

The new ARTshop serves as an entrepreneurial laboratory for School of Art students to display and to learn about promoting their artwork.

Kent State Finishes Second at Regionals, Moves on to National Championship

Kent Campus

Kent State associate head coach Jon Mills (left) and sophomore Gisli Sveinbergsson (right) both give a thumbs-up after a strong hole. The Kent State men’s golf team finished second at the NCAA Washington Regional and advances to the NCAA Championship.

Next Generation Learning Community Supports College and Career Academy for Akron Students

Kent Campus

A student in Kent State’s Fashion School works on a project in a design classroom.

Kent State Wins Third Game of Day to Capture Its Third MAC Tournament Crown

Kent Campus

The Kent State softball team celebrates on the field following its 3-0 victory over Ohio to win the 2017 MAC Softball Tournament Championship.

Kent State Makes First Team Appearance in NCAA National Women’s Golf Championship Since 2010

Kent Campus

The Kent State women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship.

University Celebrates Its Newest Graduates, Holds First University-Wide Commencement Ceremony

Kent Campus

A new Kent State graduate responds to the introduction of speaker Octavia Spencer during the One University Commencement Ceremony in Dix Stadium.

Students to Take a Study Break During Finals Week With Dogs, Food and Fun

Kent Campus

Kent State students enjoy a study break by petting a Bernese mountain dog during the Stress-Free Zone in the library.

Several Kent State Men’s Golf Players and Coach Receive MAC Honors

Kent Campus

The 5X�� men’s golf team poses for a group picture after winning its 24th Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship. The team placed second at Regionals and now advances to the NCAA Championship.