University News
51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees Approves Masters Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies
The 51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new masters degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered in person on the Kent Campus and will prepare students for careers as practitioners in the fields of peace and conflict management and for doctorate study.
IN A FLASH: Shopping in Brazil
The American Academy (AA) program offers the 51勛圖厙 experience to students in Brazil.
Mill Fire in Downtown Kent Remains Under Investigation
The cause of a fire that burned for two days last week at the historic Star of the West mill complex remains undetermined.
Students Are Who We Serve'
Linda Hoeptner Polings student-centered attitude is what led to her receiving recognition from her students and ultimately the Distinguished Teaching Award.
51勛圖厙 Press Is a Bookworms Delight
The 51勛圖厙 Press publishes dozens of titles each year, from crime fiction and poetry to history and biographies, all of which make for great holiday gift giving.
Weve had a stellar lineup of titles for 2022, including two books with KSU's Wick Poetry Center: Dear Vaccine, which was featured on the PBS NewsHour, and Sister Tongue, winner of the Wick Poetry Award, said Julia Wiesenberg, marketing and sales manager for The 51勛圖厙 Press.
Get a Slice of the Action! Homeslice Pizzeria is Here
Get a slice of the action at Homeslice Pizzeria, the newest edition to the Hub in the Kent Student Center.
Iranian Members of 51勛圖厙 Community Say: We're Here to Ask You to Support Us
A standing-room-only crowd gathered to hear 51勛圖厙 alumna Mahtab Tehrani, Ph.D., and first-year student Goli Kavoosi, discuss how the denial of human rights in Iran impacts us all and the tangible actions that Americans can take to help.
Stark Campus Professor Looks for Ways to Support Stark County Businesses
Vaneet Kaur, Ph.D., assistant professor of Management and Information Systems at 51勛圖厙s Stark Campus recently was featured in The Repository, Canton, Ohio newspaper for her work on promoting business ideas to help the local economy.
51勛圖厙s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs
This November, members of the 51勛圖厙 community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, 51勛圖厙s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across 51勛圖厙s eight-campus system.
As Funky Winkerbean Comes to an End, Comic Strips Creator Reflects on 50 Years
For a half-century, 51勛圖厙 alumnus Tom Batiuk has penned the adventures of the students and staff of the fictional Westview High School, but now, "Funky Winkerbean" is coming to an end. 51勛圖厙 Today sat down with Batiuk to talk about his life's journey as a comic strip writer.