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The Digital Media Production major, housed in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, has experienced significant growth in degrees awarded.

Digital Media Production Program Sees Significant Jump in Degrees Awarded

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 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.

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Digital Media Production Program Sees Significant Jump in Degrees Awarded

Coming from a difficult home life, Diamond Lauderdale had many challenges ahead of her in obtaining a college education. But through Kent State's EXCEL program, she has found academic success – and a new home.

Kent State Student Finds Purpose, Passion and Empowerment

For Diamond Lauderdale, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is not only her chosen college, it is her home.

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Kent State Student Finds Purpose, Passion and Empowerment

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 Kent State staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction. Here, Ken Ditlevson, director of Kent State's LGBTQ Student Center, is surprised with his award.

2018 President’s Award of Distinction Recipients Announced

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 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.

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2018 President’s Award of Distinction Recipients Announced

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

Kent State Alumnus Leads Planning for 50th Anniversary Commemoration of May 4, 1970

Rodney Flauhaus is Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s new May 4 Commemoration Project Manager.

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Kent State Alumnus Leads Planning for 50th Anniversary Commemoration of May 4, 1970

Senior integrated language arts major Maxwell Rees (right) was inspired by his brother, who is on the autism spectrum, in the role of a 15-year-old boy with the same diagnosis in a Weathervane Playhouse production. (Photo credit: Aimee Lambes Photography)

Inspired by Brother, Kent State Student Leads in Weathervane Playhouse Production

For Maxwell Rees, portraying a teen on the autism spectrum in the Weathervane Playhouse production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" was more than just being in the spotlight; it was about shining a spotlight on autism and its effects on individuals, their families and the community.

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Inspired by Brother, Kent State Student Leads in Weathervane Playhouse Production

Dan Palmer, Ph.D. (center), assistant dean of academic affairs and Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley board member, accepts the 2018 Volunteer Organization of the Year Award at Junior Achievement's annual recognition breakfast.

Kent State Trumbull Earns Junior Achievement Volunteer Award

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Kent State Trumbull Earns Junior Achievement Volunteer Award

The American Heart Association 2018 Workplace Health Achievement Index has awarded SILVER-level recognition to Kent State for program design and results for building a culture of health in the workplace.

American Heart Association Honors Kent State’s Workplace Wellness for Third Consecutive Year

The American Heart Association has awarded Silver-level recognition to Kent State for building a culture of health in the workplace.

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Division of People, Culture and Belonging

David Kaplan (center), professor in the Department of Geography, is one of three educators honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest teaching award a tenured or tenure-track professor can receive.

Kent State Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient Values Mentoring Students

Many professors have certain influences that inspire them to teach. For David Kaplan, Ph.D., professor in Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s Department of Geography, that inspiration comes from his father.

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Kent State Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient Values Mentoring Students

“I definitely had a purpose going into my college career, and Kent State Stark helped me achieve it,†says Kent State graduate Kent Weaver.

Creating Dreamers and Doers: Kent Weaver

Armed with a biology degree, completed entirely at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ at Stark, Kent Weaver says he is more than ready to pursue his calling to become a doctor of veterinary medicine.

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Creating Dreamers and Doers: Kent Weaver

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ women’s rugby team took matters into their own hands when they encountered a tree blocking the road on their way to a match. (Photo credit: Tina Miller)

Kent State Women’s Rugby Team Shows Tree-mendous Effort on and off the Field

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ women’s rugby team found themselves facing a literal bump in the road on their way to a rugby match on Oct. 7.

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Kent State Women’s Rugby Team Shows Tree-mendous Effort on and off the Field