News
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Theatre's The Crucible Runs June 7-9
Kent State University at Stark Theatre is proud to present a special collaborative event, The Crucible, an opera adaptation of the play by Arthur Miller, with libretto by Bernard Stambler and music by Robert Ward.
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Summer Campus Improvement Projects
View Summer 2013 campus improvement projects at Kent State Stark.
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World Premiere of The Silver Mirror on June 4
The historic Palace Theatre in downtown Canton has been selected as the sight to debut The Silver Mirror, a feature-length global documentary film that investigates the topic of aging and extending healthier lifespans - and their effects on our society, healthcare and environment in the 21st century.
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Session for Students with Disabilities Transitioning to College
Kent State University at Stark will host Planning Your Transition, presented by Student Accessibility Services, on Wednesday, May 22 at 6 p.m. in the Academic Success Center, located in the lower level of the Campus Center.
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Gallery 6000 Opens the Verdant Visions Exhibit
Kent State University at Stark is proud to host the Gallery 6000 exhibit, entitled Verdant Visions. Gallery 6000 is a collaboration between local artists and Kent State Stark, showcasing art of various media throughout the year.
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Groundbreaking for Sciences Building on Wednesday, May 15
Kent State University at Stark is responding to the current and future needs of the sciences and health sciences disciplines by adding a state-of-the-art building that will feature educational technology, as well as provide a platform for increased student research through hands-on education and active learning.
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2013 Spring Commencement Speaker is Dr. Merle D. Griff
Kent State University at Stark proudly announces Merle D. Griff, Ph.D., the founder and CEO of SarahCare Senior Solutions, as the speaker for the 2013 Spring Commencement Ceremony.
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RN to BSN Info Night on Wednesday, May 8
Students who currently hold an RN license now have the option to pursue a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree at Kent State University at Stark.
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SBDC Presents Seminar on Growing Established Businesses
The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Kent State University at Stark* has developed a new orientation session for owners of businesses that have been operating for a year or more.
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Events with Stark Parks & the Hike-a-Hundred Club
Learn more about Stark Parks and the Hike-a-Hundred Club through Kent State University at Stark student partnerships and events.
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Stark Geology Professor Receives University Research Award
Professor Carrie Schweitzer, Ph.D., a Kent State University at Stark faculty member in the Department of Geology, was one of three Kent State professors recognized during a ceremony as the university honored its Outstanding Research and Scholar Award recipients.
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SBDC Sponsors QuickBooks Training Sessions
The Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Kent State University at Stark is sponsoring training sessions on QuickBooks accounting software. Each one-day training session will be held at The University Center at Kent State Stark, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township.
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Best Practices in Retaining Talent on Wednesday, May 1
The Corporate University, Kent State University at Stark is offering a panel discussion to address best practices in the workplace. The program, Best Practices in Retaining Talent, is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at The University Center, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township.
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Theatre's Voices from Hurt Street Opens April 12
Kent State University at Stark is proud to present the original production of Voices from Hurt Street, written by Kent State Stark students.
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Featured Speaker Col. Eileen Collins on Tuesday, April 23
Kent State University at Stark invites the community to this season’s final event of the popular Featured Speakers Series. Col. Eileen Collins, a female aviation pioneer, will present Leadership Lessons from Apollo to Discovery on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Timken Great Hall, located in The University Center at Kent State Stark.
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Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 21
Kent State University at Stark commemorates Earth Day 2013 with the presentation of events to inspire the awareness of environmental responsibility and to improve the appreciation for our planet’s natural resources.
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Living with Grief: Caring for Veterans on Thursday, April 18
Kent State University at Stark will join more than 2,000 organizations across the United States and Canada as a host of the 20th annual Living with Grief program.
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Spring Fun Run on Sunday, April 14
Kent State University at Stark will host a Spring Fun Run, an Adult 5K and a Kids’ ¼ Mile Fun Run, on Sunday, April 14, 2013.
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Nursing Info Night on Tuesday, March 26
Kent State University at Stark will host a Nursing Information Session on Tuesday, March 26 at 6 p.m. for high school seniors who are interested in applying to the program and for current college students who would like to transfer into the program.
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Music Program Info Night on Wednesday, March 20
Kent State University at Stark will host a Music Program Information Session on Wednesday, March 20 in the Fine Arts Building, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township.
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Stark County Spring College Fair on Tuesday, March 12
Kent State University at Stark will host the 2013 Stark County Spring College Fair on Tuesday, March 12 from 6–7:30 p.m. in The University Center.
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Professional MBA Info Night on Thursday, March 21
Kent State University at Stark will host a Professional MBA Info Night on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. in The University Center, Room 234, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township.
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Environmental Filmmaker Chris Palmer to Speak on April 3
The Herbert W. Hoover Initiative in Environmental Media proudly presents Chris Palmer, award-winning filmmaker and producer, wildlife environmentalist and author, at Kent State University at Stark on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. in The University Center at Kent State University at Stark, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township.
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B.A. in Fine Arts Added as 18th Bachelor's Degree
Students who desire careers in artistic areas are now able to earn a four-year degree in fine arts from Kent State University at Stark. The Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts has been added as the 18th baccalaureate degree offered in its entirety at Kent State Stark.
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SBDC Entrepreneurial Experience on April 10
Dr. Melvin Gravely II, a knowledgeable authority on entrepreneurism and minority business development, will be the keynote speaker for the fourth Entrepreneur Experience event, to be held on Wednesday, April 10 from 7:45 - 9:30 a.m. at Kent State University at Stark’s University Center, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township.
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Campus Preview on Saturday, March 9
Kent State University at Stark will host a Campus Preview for high school juniors, seniors and their parents on Saturday, March 9, 2013.
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Denise "The Voice" Russell Performs March 7
Kent State University at Stark’s LGBT Faculty Committee and SPECTRUM, the student LGBT organization, will host nationally known female impersonator Denise “The Voice” Russell as she presents My Life Under The Lavender Lights on Thursday, March 7 at 3:30 p.m. in Main Hall Auditorium
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Oil & Gas Session on Understanding the Process March 28
The Canton Small Business Development Center* and Kent State University at Stark, with the attorneys at Roetzel & Andress, will present the fourth event in the four-part Oil and Gas Education Series on Thursday, March 28.
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Admissions Hosts Academic Info Nights
Kent State University at Stark is educating high school juniors and seniors on how to choose the career path that’s right for them through several Academic Information Nights.
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Diversity Events to Celebrate Black History
Kent State University at Stark and the Black History Month Committee proudly present educational and entertaining events to celebrate the many contributions that African Americans have made in our country.
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No Tickets Remain for Featured Speaker Frank Abagnale
Kent State University at Stark invites the community to this season’s third event of the popular Featured Speakers Series. Frank Abagnale, a former notorious con man who now uses his knowledge to assist the FBI, will present Catch Me If You Can on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Timken Great Hall, located in The University Center at Kent State Stark.
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Oil & Gas Session on Basic Contracts on Feb. 14
The Canton Small Business Development Center and Kent State University at Stark, with the attorneys at Roetzel & Andress, will present the third event in the four-part Oil and Gas Education Series.
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Gallery 6000 Opens the Printed Matters Exhibit
Kent State University at Stark is proud to host the Gallery 6000 exhibit, entitled Printed Matters.
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Theatre's I Love You Because Opens Feb. 15
Kent State University at Stark is proud to present this season’s musical production, I Love You Because, with music by Joshua Salzman and the book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham.
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2013 Scholastic Art Awards & Exhibit: Jan. 22-30
Kent State University at Stark will host the 59th Annual Northeast Central Ohio Scholastic Art Awards and Exhibit.
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Best Practices in Sourcing New Hires on Feb. 6
The Corporate University, Kent State University at Stark is offering a series of four panel discussions to address best practices in the workplace. Each program is scheduled to take place from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at The University Center.
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Open Auditions Announced for Voices from Hurt Street
Kent State University at Stark Theatre has announced open auditions for the original theatrical production, Voices from Hurt Street.
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Human Resource Certification by The Corporate University
Presented in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the SHRM Learning System, offered by The Corporate University, Kent State University at Stark, covers the most up-to-date Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) information and ranks as the premiere certification preparation program for consistently helping professionals beat the national pass rate.
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Oil & Gas Session on Real Estate and Mineral Rights
The Canton Small Business Development Center and Kent State University at Stark, with the attorneys at Roetzel & Andress, will present the second event in the four-part Oil and Gas Education Series.
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Spring Classes Begin Jan. 14 & Other Important Dates
Important dates for the 2013 spring semester.
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Kent State Stark Closed Dec. 24 - Jan. 1 for Winter Break
Kent State University at Stark will be closed December 24, 2012 through January 1, 2013.
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Kent State Stark Advisory Board Welcomes New Member
Kent State University at Stark is proud to announce a new member on the campus Advisory Board. Christopher T. White, publisher of The Repository/GateHouse Ohio Media, recently joined the 14-member board.
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Breast Cancer STRETCH Class Offered this Spring
The Kent State University at Stark Fitness and Recreation Center will begin offering a Breast Cancer STRETCH class during the spring semester.
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2012 Fall Commencement Speaker is Provost Dr. Todd Diacon
Kent State University at Stark proudly announces Dr. Todd A. Diacon, the senior vice president for academic affairs and provost of Kent State University, as the speaker for the 2012 Fall Commencement Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.
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Kent State Heading to GoDaddy.com Bowl on Jan. 6
Kent State accepted an invitation to play in the GoDaddy.com Bowl, marking the program's first bowl appearance in 40 years. The Golden Flashes will take on Arkansas State Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
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Football Bowl Game Information Coming Sunday Evening
Following the Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship game on Friday, Nov. 30, in Detroit, the Kent State University football team is bound for a bowl game.
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Kent State Football Watch Party at Winking Lizard Friday
The Stark County Chapter of the Kent State University Alumni Association invites you to join fellow Golden Flashes fans for a Watch Party on Friday, Nov. 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Winking Lizard in Jackson Township, 5710 Fulton Dr. NW in Canton.
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Concert Band Performs on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Kent State University at Stark’s Music Department presents a concert of traditional marches, big band music and holiday favorites performed by the Kent State Stark Concert Band on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kent State Stark Fine Arts Theatre.
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Kent State Stark Closed for Thanksgiving Break Nov. 22 - 25
Kent State University at Stark will be closed for Thanksgiving break November 22-25, 2012.
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Kent State Mathematics Professor’s Passion for Teaching Leads to a Distinguished Teaching Award
Cynthia Barb’s teaching style uses mathematics not just to solve classroom problems, but to motivate students to use the concepts creatively and to solve problems in everyday life. And it shows.
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Open Auditions Announced for I Love You Because
Kent State University at Stark Theatre has announced open auditions for the 2012-13 season’s musical production of I Love You Because, featuring music by Joshua Salzman and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham.
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Veterans Day Activites and Events Nov. 5 - 8
Kent State University at Stark will commemorate Veterans Day Nov. 5 - 8, 2012.
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Music Program Information Session on Monday, Nov. 19
Kent State University at Stark will host a Music Program Information Session on Monday, Nov. 19 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building.
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Fitness & Recreation Hosts Turkey Trot on Nov. 17
Kent State University at Stark will host a Turkey Trot, an Adult 5K and a Kids’ ¼ Mile Fun Run, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.
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Campus Preview on Saturday, Nov. 17
Kent State University at Stark will host a Campus Preview for high school juniors, seniors and their parents on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.
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Campus Sustainability Day on Oct. 24
Join us as we watch the webcast, Preparing Students for a Changing Climate, a live panel discussion on the role colleges and universities must play in creating sustainability education to prepare our students, the next generation of leaders, to embrace a just, healthy and sustainable society.
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Students Team with Researchers to Uncover the Invisible
With a grant from the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation, Kent State University at Stark Campus students have set out to find what exactly is contaminating the Nimishillen Creek watershed.
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Theatre's Buried Child Runs Nov. 2 - 11
Kent State University at Stark will kick off the first theatrical event of the 2012-13 season with Buried Child by Sam Shepard on November 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. and on November 4 and 11 at 2:30 p.m. in the Kent State Stark Theatre.
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Oil and Gas Education Series for the Community
The Canton Small Business Development Center and Kent State University at Stark, in conjunction with the attorneys at the Roetzel & Andress Law Firm, will present a four-part Oil and Gas Education Series.
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Featured Speaker Aron Ralston on Tuesday, Nov. 13
Kent State University at Stark invites the community to this season’s second event of the popular Featured Speakers Series. Aron Ralston, who courageously survived a hiking accident, will present 127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Timken Great Hall, located in The University Center.
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Information Night for Professional MBA on Oct. 25
Kent State University at Stark will host a Professional MBA Info Night on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in The University Center.
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Boo U Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct. 25
Kent State University at Stark will host their fall festival, a family-friendly, educational fall celebration for elementary school-aged children. Boo U, which is free and open to the public, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. throughout most of the Kent State Stark campus, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township.
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Guest Artist Recital on Sept. 29 Canceled
The Guest Artist Recital, featuring Susan Wallin and James Mismas, scheduled to be held on September 29, 2012, at Kent State University at Stark, has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.
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Two Trains Too Many: Poetic & Musical Collaboration on Sept. 22
Two Trains Too Many is the title of collaborative recording of poems and original guitar compositions by Robert Miltner and Erin Vaughn, two faculty members of Kent State University at Stark.
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Student Artwork Recognized in Massillon Museum Exhibit
Kent State University at Stark students and Art Department faculty submitted works of various media to the Massillon Museum’s annual Stark County Artists Exhibition.
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Featured Speaker Lee Hirsch on Monday, Oct. 8
Kent State University at Stark invites the community to the kick-off event of their popular Featured Speakers Series’ 22nd season. Filmmaker Lee Hirsch will present The Bully Project: Putting an End to the Most Common Form of Violence Among Children on Monday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Timken Great Hall, located in The University Center at Kent State Stark.
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"Work Ethic Matters" Scholarship Established
Through a newly established scholarship available to Kent State University at Stark students, clients who chose to host their corporate meetings, training sessions or special events at The University Center in Jackson Township will be directly contributing to the education of deserving college students.
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Kent State Stark Presents Lectures to Honor Constitution Day
Kent State University at Stark will present informational lectures on Monday, Sept. 17 to honor Constitution Day, which recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens.
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Kent State University at Stark Presents the 2012–2013 Featured Speakers Series
Kent State University at Stark announces the 22nd season of the popular Featured Speakers Series, highlighting four captivating and inspiring individuals.
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Get Started: A Crash Course in College Planning on Sept. 27
Kent State University at Stark is preparing high school juniors and seniors and their parents on how to choose the right college.
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Electronics Waste Recycling on Oct. 3
Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College are jointly offering a free* Electronics Waste Recycling Drop-off Site on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Kent State Stark.
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SBDC Announces 2012-13 Scholarship Recipient
The Canton Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) mission is focused on fostering the region’s economic development through valuable programs, services and events that benefit small business owners and entrepreneurs. For the second consecutive year, events, such as the nonprofit organization’s upcoming Entrepreneur Experience, have allowed the SBDC to utilize its proceeds to provide a scholarship to a deserving student pursuing a business, finance or economics degree at an accredited Stark County university or college.
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Gallery 6000 Opens the Abstract Allure Exhibit
Kent State University at Stark is proud to host the Gallery 6000 exhibit, entitled Abstract Allure. Gallery 6000 is a collaboration between local artists and Kent State Stark, showcasing art of various media throughout the year.
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Panel Discussion on Workplace Best Practices Sept. 13
The Corporate University, Kent State University at Stark is presenting a panel discussion to address best practices in the workplace.
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Art Exhibit Constructed Spaces Opens on Sept. 4
Kent State University at Stark proudly opens the Constructed Spaces exhibit, showcasing paintings by artist George Schroeder.
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2012-13 Featured Speakers Series Announced
Kent State University at Stark is proud to announce the 22nd season of the popular Featured Speakers Series, highlighting four captivating and inspiring individuals.
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Women Business Leaders to Inspire and Educate Small Business Owners at Entrepreneur Experience
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The Corporate University Announces New Director
Kent State University at Stark is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Faith Sheaffer-Polen to the campus community as the new director of The Corporate University.
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Entrepreneur Experience Features Women Business Leaders
The Small Business Development Center, Kent State University at Stark (SBDC) and the Stark Development Board are proud to announce the Entrepreneur Experience, a series of events and seminars to encourage the professional practices of entrepreneurs at all levels.
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Kent State University at Stark Announces Its 2012-2013 Theatre Season
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Open Auditions Announced for Buried Child
Kent State University at Stark Theatre has announced open auditions for the season’s fall theatrical production, Buried Child by Sam Shepard.
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Human Resource Symposium on Thursday, July 26
The Corporate University at Kent State Stark presents the 2012 Human Resource Symposium to provide support and training by qualified and experienced professionals.
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2012-2013 Stark Theatre Season Announced
Kent State University at Stark has announced the scheduled theatre performances for the 2012-13 academic year.
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Sociology Added as Stark's 17th Bachelor Degree Program
Kent State University at Stark, the largest regional campus of Kent State University, now offers 17 baccalaureate degrees in their entirety – with the latest addition of the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
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Kent State University at Stark Professor Coordinates Hoover Initiative on the Environment
Puzzles intrigue Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Penny Bernstein, Ph.D. Whether they are presented in a colorful box, in the natural world or as part of her work, her first inclination is to look carefully for patterns that lead to a solution.
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New Scholarship Match Program for Incoming Freshmen
In an effort to assist more students in their pursuit of a college degree, Kent State University has announced a Scholarship Match Program for new incoming freshmen.
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Best Practices in Talent Management on July 12
The Corporate University at Kent State Stark is offering a panel discussion to address best practices in the workplace.
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Kent State University at Stark Announces Teaching Award Recipients
Kent State University at Stark recently announced the recipient and finalists of the 2011-2012 Distinguished Teaching Award and the recipient of the Award of Distinction.
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Natural Collaboration: Dr. Penny Bernstein
Dr. Penny Bernstein, coordinator of the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation Initiative in Environmental Media, achieves an unprecedented level of teamwork on behalf of Stark County’s polluted watersheds.
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World-Renowned Biologist Edith Widder to Address Stark County College and University Students Involved in Water-Testing
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Spring 2012 President's and Dean's Lists Announced
Kent State University at Stark announces President's and Dean's List for 2012 Spring Semester.
