University News
žž State Alumni Wounded on May 4, 1970, Will Return as Commencement Speakers
Dean Kahler, one of the nine žž 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.
žž 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 žž State students. It is open to students of any major starting in the fall 2020 season.
žž State Board of Trustees Approves Memorandum of Understanding and Project Authorization for East Main Street Improvements
žž, the city of žž 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.
žž State May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (March 2020)
žž 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.
Planting žž State’s Place: Tree Campus USA Recognition
The trees on žž’s campus bring something new to marvel at each season. In the summer, trees provide welcoming shade for students to lounge, fall brings vivid leaves that crunch under students’ feet on the way to classes, and winter pines provide an idyllic picture of fluffy snow. With nearly 4,000 trees on campus, žž State has been awarded the Tree Campus USA recognition for the 12th consecutive year from the Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit conservation organization.
žž State Field Hockey Coach Honors the Women Who Came Before While Focusing on the Future
žž field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer has one mantra that not only fueled, but bonded, both her first successful season guiding the Golden Flashes and the team she inherited. “We have to honor the women who came before us,” she said.
Joe Walsh and David Crosby to Headline the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert at žž State
žž is proud to announce the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert featuring Joe Walsh (with Barnstorm – Joe Vitale and Kenny Passarelli) and David Crosby (with his touring band), two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members with strong musical connections to the events of May 4, 1970.
Forbes Ranks žž State Among Nation’s Top Employers for Diversity
For the second year in a row, žž has the distinction of ranking among the top 20 companies nationwide in Forbes’ recently released list of .
I Promise Students Receive Scholarships
žž State has opened the gates of opportunity for students in the I Promise Program by providing free tuition for four years as well as one year of free room and board.
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MAY 4 50TH COMMEMORATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES SIGNATURE EVENTS FOR THE WEEKEND OF MAY 1-4
After months of planning, žž’s May 4 50th Commemoration Advisory Committee has released details of programs scheduled for the 50th Commemoration of the May 4, 1970, shootings at žž State. The commemoration represents a significant milestone in the history and legacy of May 4, 1970.