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Scene from "Nunsense" at Porthouse Theater

The whimsical musical "Nunsense" takes the stage at Kent State's Porthouse Theater from July 5 - 13. 

Michele Taylor Scott, CEO of College Now

In an announcement about her new role, Michele Scott Taylor expressed her commitment to enhancing educational access and supporting the local community’s economic vitality through higher education – sentiments that align with Kent State’s commitment to higher education access for all.

Dedication of Stark Campus Trail and Bench

A campus trail and community bench commemorate the productive partnership between ѿappUniversity at Stark, Stark State College and Stark Parks. 

Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

A ѿappstaffer spotted an unusual visitor atop a section of the University Library. 

The Child Development Center visits the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Curious, young minds from the Child Development Center enjoyed hands-on learning about the ways the world works during a visit to Kent State's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg observes how College of Aeronautics and Engineering students are trained in air traffic control technology.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited ѿappUniversity touring the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and telling students that “the future of aviation leadership is in your hands.”

Cleveland Central Catholic students visiting Kent State's Twinsburg Academic Center

High school juniors and seniors from Cleveland Central Catholic visited Kent State's Twinsburg Academic Center to learn about careers in nursing. 

Students from Tri-C visiting the College of Nursing simulation lab

Kent State's College of Nursing welcomed students from Cuyahoga Community College to the simulation lab on the Kent Campus for a tour and demonstration. 

Juneteenth Jubilee 2024

ѿappUniversity celebrated Juneteenth on Risman Plaza and the Student Green on June 18 with food, dancing and music. 

ѿappcelebrates Juneteenth.

Music, dancing and food were all part of ѿappUniversity’s lively commemoration of the Juneteenth National Independence Day federal holiday, celebrating the rich history of Black Americans.