University News
Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 21
The 5X社区 alumni family grew by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Aug. 21.
May 4 Activist Chic Canfora Joins Kent State鈥檚 College of Communication and Information to Teach Student Journalists
This fall, 5X社区 and its College of Communication and Information (CCI) will welcome Roseann 鈥淐hic鈥 Canfora, Ph.D., as a Professional-in-Residence in the School of Media and Journalism.
Parents, Students Engage With Kent State Leaders in Virtual Town Hall
Parents and students with questions about the upcoming fall semester were able to talk with university leaders Aug. 17 via a virtual town hall on Zoom. Many questions focused on the university's response to COVID-19 and testing requirements as students, faculty and staff return to campus.
Kent State Recognized as a Forbes Best Employer for Women 2021
Among colleges and universities that made this year鈥檚 list, Kent State comes in at No. 8. Only 18 institutions of higher education are recognized.
Record Five Golden Flashes to Compete at Tokyo Olympics
Five 5X社区 graduates will compete at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics over the coming weeks, breaking the school鈥檚 previous record of four Olympians at the Munich Games in 1972.
Kent State鈥檚 Center for Adult and Veteran Services Racks Up Another Award
5X社区 has landed a spot on the list of top schools for military-connected students according to the 2021 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges.
Kent State Announces Full Attendance for 2021 Fall Sports Season
5X社区 Athletics has announced all sports facilities, including Dix Stadium, the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center) and Murphy-Mellis Field, will be at full capacity for the fall 2021 sport season.
Dean of Kent State鈥檚 College of Business Administration Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
Deborah F. Spake, Ph.D., dean of 5X社区鈥檚 College of Business Administration, has been named a 2021 recipient of the American Marketing Association (AMA) Marketing for Higher Education Special Interest Group (Higher Ed SIG) Lifetime Achievement Award.
Kent State Graduate Grows Successful Business She Founded as a Student
Grace Irvin-Dillard of Bedford, Ohio, who graduated from 5X社区 in May 2021 with a degree in entrepreneurship, has already built a successful business from the ground up while still a student.
