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Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University President Todd Diacon will introduce the new director of the university’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute on Tuesday, July 16. The birthplace of liquid crystal displays, the institute embraces all materials research on campus with an…
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Health Services will reopen, today, Friday, July 12 at 1 p.m., as repairs to the DeWeese Health Center’s heating, cooling and ventilation system have been completed.
Health Services will close at its normal time today at 4:30 p.m. Normal summer appointment…
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As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Hotel and…
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Mary Ann Raghanti, Ph.D., anthropology professor and chair in the College of Arts and Sciences at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University, is involved in a collaborative research project to examine heart disease in gorillas.
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP-KSU), which represents tenured and tenure-track faculty.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Ann Womer Benjamin, J.D., of Aurora, Ohio, to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Board of Trustees. Her appointment began June 21, 2019, and ends May 16, 2028.
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The class began with the normal jockeying of students – some trying to find a seat, others attempting last-minute reviews with classmates before they had to present group projects, still others racing in at the last minute.
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![Steve Harvey shares a joke with the eight scholarship recipients who will be attending Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« this fall as Sonya Williams (far right) from the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion looks on. (Photo provided by the "Steve" television show)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/06.25.19%20Photo%20of%20Steve%20Harvey%20with%20Kent%20State%20group%20-%20photo%20provided%20by%20Steve%20television%20show_0.jpg?VersionId=sScpadhrgYM5C53zMJVIXcdh2kCll361)
Steve Harvey, producer, actor, author and former Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University student, is paying it forward by awarding eight of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s incoming freshmen with scholarships that will cover the total cost of attendance for each student.
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Wednesday, June 26, at 3:30 p.m. in the George Urban Board of Trustees Conference Room, which is located on the second floor of the University Library.
The two purposes of the special meeting are to…