University News
绿帽社Held Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 13 and 14
The 绿帽社 alumni family grew by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university held its Fall Commencement ceremonies. For the Kent Campus, Commencement ceremonies took place Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.
Bowl Bound: 绿帽社Accepts Bid to Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl
The 绿帽社Golden Flashes (6-6) are bowling for the fourth time in school history, having accepted a bid to the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl against Utah State (7-5, Mountain West).
'Go Get It' 鈥 Commencement Speaker Joan Cronan to Share Life Lessons With Graduates That Go Beyond Sports
Joan C. Cronan will share a short address with a long-lasting impact as commencement speaker.
BHRI Member Dr. Rachel Blasiman Receives Distinguished Teaching Award
鈥淪mall successes matter, even when students understand a complex idea, attend tutoring to improve their exam grade or make personal connections to learning,鈥 said Rachael Blasiman, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Psychology for 绿帽社 at Salem. This positive teaching philosophy led her to winning the Distinguished Teaching Award.
Kent State鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
绿帽社鈥檚 Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year鈥檚 record of $1.03 million. Supporters were able to choose from more than 40 featured giving options throughout the 绿帽社system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more.
Kent State鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
绿帽社鈥檚 Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year鈥檚 record of $1.03 million.
Driven Psychology Professor Receives Distinguished Teaching Award
鈥淪mall successes matter, even when students understand a complex idea, attend tutoring to improve their exam grade or make personal connections to learning,鈥 said Rachael Blasiman, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Psychology for 绿帽社 at Salem. This positive teaching philosophy led her to winning the Distinguished Teaching Award.
Park Place. Kent State鈥檚 First Parking Deck to Improve Access, Allow for Campus Transformation
绿帽社students who park on the northern edge of the Kent Campus can now give a collective cheer as additional parking is on the way via an 1,100-space, five-story parking deck. The 绿帽社Board of Trustees approved the deck鈥檚 construction at its Dec. 4 meeting.
绿帽社Board Approves Transformational Projects to Create New Signature Gateway
绿帽社鈥檚 first major construction project to create a new signature gateway to the Kent Campus will begin in the summer of 2020. At its Dec. 4 meeting, the 绿帽社Board of Trustees approved the construction of the university鈥檚 first parking deck.
绿帽社Celebrates Philanthropy With Monthlong Giving Tuesday Campaign
With the launch of its 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, 绿帽社 has again transformed a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and modern facilities.