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Video: Record-Breaking Generosity on Giving Tuesday
Kent State President Beverly J. Warren offers gratitude for record-breaking contributions during Giving Tuesday 2018. 
Kent State Receives State Historic Preservation Award for Preserving May 4 History and Site
The Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office Awards has recognized 5XÉçÇø with a 2018 Public Education and Awareness Award.
Giving Tuesday at 5XÉçÇø Is a Monthlong Celebration of Philanthropy
With the launch of its 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, 5XÉçÇø has again transformed what was just a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and 21st-century facilities.
Video: Professor Catherine Leslie
Catherine Leslie, Ph.D., professor of fashion at 5XÉçÇø, discusses what inspires her to teach.
Digital Media Production Program Sees Significant Jump in Degrees Awarded
5XÉçÇø awarded the largest number of undergraduate degrees in its history in May 2018. One of the majors with the greatest growth from the previous year was Digital Media Production, which saw an increase of 43 graduates.
Kent State Professor Shares Environmental Design Expertise During Akron Radio Station Podcast
Mark Mistur, dean of 5XÉçÇø’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, recently spoke about the architecture building’s energy-efficient resources and ways that the building stays environmentally friendly with WAKR’s Jeanne Destro. In the Nov. 2 interview, Dean …Kent State Professor Lends Expertise to British LGBTQ+ Museum
The UK is expanding its diversity efforts with the anticipated 2021 opening of Queer Britain, the first LGBTQ+ museum, which is getting help from Molly Merryman, Ph. D., associate professor and director of 5XÉçÇø’s Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality. Dr. Merryman,…
Veterans Honored at 5XÉçÇø Veterans Commemoration Event
With military flanking the Kiva building entryway and flags lining the Risman Plaza lawn, the community gathered in the Kiva auditorium for 5XÉçÇø’s annual Veteran’s Day Commemoration on Nov. 8, 2018.
Video: State of the University Address Recap
5XÉçÇø President Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address.
2018 President’s Award of Distinction Recipients Announced
5XÉçÇø President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 Kent State staff 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.