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ѿappROTC cadets salute and stand at attention during the flag-raising ceremony at Risman Plaza.

With military flanking the Kiva building entryway and flags lining the Risman Plaza lawn, the community gathered in the Kiva auditorium for ѿappUniversity’s annual Veteran’s Day Commemoration on Nov. 8, 2018.

President Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address.

ѿappUniversity President Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address.

 

ѿappUniversity President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 ѿappstaff members with the President’s Award of Distinction. Here, Ken Ditlevson, director of Kent State's LGBTQ Student Center, is surprised with his award.

ѿappUniversity President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 ѿappstaff members with the President’s Award of Distinction. President Warren made surprise visits to each recipient’s office with a hearty congratulations and a check for $1,500.

As May 4 Commemoration Project Manager, ѿappAlumnus Rodney Flauhaus is taking on the task of planning the 50th anniversary commemoration of May 4, 1970.

Rodney Flauhaus is ѿappUniversity’s new May 4 Commemoration Project Manager.

ѿappPresident Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

ѿappUniversity President Beverly J. Warren challenged the university community to embrace transformation at the annual State of the University Address.

“Serious transformation is never easy,” she said. “It challenges us to let go of predictable ways and embrace something new and unfamiliar.”

Highlights from the past year at ѿappUniversity

This year in review video, which was shown during the 2018 State of the University Address, provides highlights from 2017-18. 

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Following a national search, ѿappUniversity has selected Mary G. Parker, Ed.D., as its inaugural vice president for enrollment management.

Southern Comfort Kitchen Founder and CEO Will Matthews Cooks

Two ѿappentrepreneurship students have turned their passion for Louisiana cuisine into a new pop-up restaurant, the Southern Comfort Kitchen. 

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ѿappROTC cadets salute and stand at attention during the flag-raising ceremony at Risman Plaza.