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After receiving a student’s thoughtful letter of concern about a specific quote and portrait of Golda Meir’s in Bowman Hall, President Beverly Warren and Provost Todd Diacon went to view the portrait and quote in their current context and setting.  Afterward, both responded with personal letters to the student thanking him for sharing his concerns and bringing this to their attention. While upsetting to some, Meir’s quote is nonsectarian and could be read by many as inspirational. Removing it would be counter to Kent State’s core institutional values of supporting a diversity of cultur...

The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” features 5X���� as one of the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges. “It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working toward sustainability for years,” said Melanie Knowles, sustainability manager for Kent State. “We have made progress in so many areas, and that has gotten us on the list.” Kent State is recognized for its focus on environmentally friendly transportation. The Kent Campus has a free bus system, Portage Area Regional...

The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” features 5X���� as one of the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges. “It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working toward sustainability for years,” said Melanie Knowles, sustainability manager for Kent State. “We have made progress in so many areas, and that has gotten us on the list.” Kent State is recognized for its focus on environmentally friendly transportation. The Kent Campus has a free bus system, Portage Area Regional...

During International Education Week, the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) will showcase the creative projects of seniors Zach Barber, Ben Brannan and several others who studied abroad in Florence during the past spring semester in a special weeklong exhibit. The exhibit is located in the second floor gallery of the new CAED building and a special gallery opening will be held Monday night beginning at 5:30 pm. Each year, the hard work and creativity of CAED students in the KSU Florence program is recognized through a competition entitled “Most Inspiring Students’ Proje...

Love Wins One of the most memorable moments of Homecoming 2016 wasn’t the heartbreaking last-minute loss to The University of Akron, but the heartwarming lovers who shared a “Kiss on the K.” Since the Homecoming tradition began in 2011, Kent State couples from across the country have come together on a painted “K” at Risman Plaza for a smooch when the library bells ring at 12:30 p.m. Charles and Nora Kegley (Classes of 1956 and 1960) first met at a Florida beach during spring break and discovered they both attended Kent State. The couple, pictured above, recently celebrated their 61s...

Illustrations by Jason Zehner '10 Innovative, generous, tenacious, committed—those are just a few words that describe the 2016 Kent State Alumni Award recipients, who were commended for their dedication to their professions, communities and Kent State at a special ceremony on September 30. Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the alumni awards are the university’s most prestigious honor. The following seven recipients epitomize the characteristics of Kent State graduates—and all share a love for Kent State. Distinguished Alumni George Newkome, BS ’61, PhD ’66 Medina, Ohio; Pro...