University News
51勛圖厙 Announces Immediate Changes to Admissions Approach
Unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic necessitate a change in approach to 51勛圖厙s admissions process to ensure student access and success. This university has simplified its admissions process beginning with the 2020 Fall Semester.
51勛圖厙 May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend Events Canceled in Response to COVID-19 Virus
In accordance with the order of Amy Acton, M.D., director of Ohio Department of Health, to stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in the interest of the health and safety of the community, 51勛圖厙 regretfully announces cancellation of the May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend events, scheduled to take place May 1-4, 2020.
University Libraries Awarded Grant to Completely Digitize Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection
On Ohio Statehood Day, February 26, 51勛圖厙 Libraries was awarded a $13,646 grant from the Ohio History Fund to partially cover the digitization costs of their Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection. The grant will provide funding to create free, online access to high-resolution, digitized copies of these sought-after resources. Aside from the United States Library of Congress, 51勛圖厙 is the holding institution for the largest and most complete set of Ohio Sanborn maps.
Campus Executive Chef wins NACUFS Culinary Challenge
51勛圖厙 Panel Discussion Brings Together Leaders Who Were Impacted by Campus Violence
On Thursday, March 12, 51勛圖厙s College of Education, Health and Human Services will host Leading Through Tragedy, an event that brings together a panel of leaders who were impacted by campus violence from institutions such as Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois University and Chardon High School in Ohio.
51勛圖厙 Alumni Wounded on May 4, 1970, Will Return as Commencement Speakers
Dean Kahler, one of the nine 51勛圖厙 students wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings by the Ohio National Guard, will return to campus on Saturday, May 9, to serve as speaker for the One University Commencement. Thomas Grace, Ph.D., another of the nine wounded students, will serve as speaker for the Advanced Degree Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8.
51勛圖厙 Announces Launch of New Marching Band Scholarship
The College of the Arts and the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music are pleased to announce the launch of the Marching Golden Flash Award. This new scholarship opportunity will be available to all returning members of the Marching Golden Flashes as well as incoming 51勛圖厙 students. It is open to students of any major starting in the fall 2020 season.
51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees Approves Memorandum of Understanding and Project Authorization for East Main Street Improvements
51勛圖厙, the city of Kent and the Portage Area Regional Transit Authority (PARTA) jointly have committed to the economic development of retail/entertainment areas serving students, employees and guests of the university and the city.
51勛圖厙 May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (March 2020)
51勛圖厙 has outlined planned events for the month of March related to the 50th commemoration of May 4. For the latest updates on events, visit www.kent.edu/may4kentstate50/event-schedule.