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College of Arts and Sciences will raffle off study abroad scholarships in 5K

Alyse Rohloff August 6, 2015

The College of Arts and Sciences will host its first Run the World 5K Sept. 12. The college will be raffling off multiple $1,000 scholarships to students to apply to studying abroad from money raised by...

College of Arts and Sciences calls for artists for Stratosphere competition

Aaron Corpora February 12, 2015

The College of Arts and Sciences is calling artists from across campus to submit artwork for the second annual Stratosphere: a juried art competition.Undergraduate students from any major are encouraged...

Philosophy department stresses program’s values

Aaron Corpora February 11, 2015

Kent State professors in the College of Arts and Sciences are working to end the stigma that a degree in philosophy is no longer of its once-practical value. Deborah Barnbaum, an academic chair in the...

Arno River in Florence, Italy

College of Arts and Sciences gets new profile at Florence campus

Audrey Fletcher January 21, 2015

Sophomore psychology major Teddy Kamody was inspired to study abroad after his sister did and shared her experience with him.He attended a meeting during the fall semester and solidified his decision to...

The new dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Kent state, James Blank, plans to tell the story of humanities through programs and conferences.

More Than a Blank Slate: New dean continues initiatives for humanities, student success

Audrey Fletcher January 11, 2015

For biologist James Blank, becoming a dean was never part of the plan: He came to Kent State not anticipating to stay here.More than 25 years later, Blank has moved from the faculty ranks to the director...

Campaign encourages awareness of humanities’ importance

Alyssa Schmitt November 20, 2014

The College of Arts and Sciences began a campaign to make parents and students aware of all that can be gained through studying a discipline of the humanities.David Odell-Scott, associate dean of the College...

Pack your bags for Study Abroad Fair

Kaitlin Siegel September 11, 2014

Kent State University’s Study Abroad Fair aims to encourage students to take advantage of the many programs it has to offer.The fair will take place on Sept. 16, 17 and 18 and will feature more than...

Provost’s Fellow Dr. Melody Tankersley (left) discusses topics with members of the Faculty Senate during the monthly meeting, March 10, 2014, in the governance chambers.

Faculty Senate approves center for academic growth in the College of Arts & Sciences

Nicholas Sewell March 10, 2014

The Faculty Senate approved a proposal to establish a center for programs in the College of Arts and Sciences that do not belong to a specific academic department in the college during its monthly meeting...

Employee for the Office of Global Education Nick Vasiloff holds up his sign saying his dream place to travel would be Israel at the "I (Heart) Travel Week" event in the Kent State library Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014.

Scholarship giveaway during “I (Heart) Travel” week encourages students to study abroad

Chelsey Milkovich March 2, 2014

While the fourth floor of the library filled for "I (Heart) Travel" week, sponsors holding the event gave students in the College of Arts and Sciences the opportunity to put their name into a raffle for...

Enrollment rises at Kent campus, down at regionals

Marissa Barnhart January 29, 2014

Fifteen-day enrollment statistics that will be released Thursday showed an increase in enrollment for Kent State’s main campus and a decrease for regional campuses. T. David Garcia, the associate vice...

College of arts and sciences to host NOCMES speaker Michael Hudson

Blair Donald January 16, 2014

The College of Arts & Sciences is sponsoring an informal roundtable conversation about the Arab Spring with Professor Emeritus Michael Hudson. The event is free and will take place on Tuesday, January...