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Montse Fuentes

Former Iowa provost Montserrat Fuentes gives Kent State provost presentation

Montserrat Fuentes believes Kent State’s values fit well with her own, an issue she faced in her previous position at the University of Iowa.Fuentes is one of three final candidates for the position...

Vice president of regional campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies candidates Margaret (Peggy) Shadduck, David M. Dees, and Jennie J. Gallimore.

Candidate announced for vice president of regional campuses, dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies

Jessica Cobb Reporter October 17, 2020

The search for the Vice President of Regional Campuses and Dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies has been narrowed to three final candidates: Margaret Shadduck, David Dees and Jennie Gallimore.Each...

Melody Tankersley is the senior vice president and provost at Kent State University.

Senior vice president, provost candidate Melody Tankersley gives presentation

Megan McSweeney Reporter October 17, 2020

Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., says Kent State is the perfect university.“I love the core values of kindness, respect and purpose in all we do," Tankersley said....

Teri Balser

Senior vice president, provost finalist Teri Balser gives presentation for her candidacy

Ben Vrobel Administration reporter October 13, 2020

When Teri Balser worked for Curtin University in Perth, Australia, she did not realize that in Australia, “tuition” meant students’ time at the university, not the money they spent.“When I was...

Trumbull Campus to fill dean and chief administrative officer position

Kent State’s Trumbull campus announced its three top candidates to fill the dean and chief administrative officer position Sept. 23 and the candidates made their presentations this past week.Candidates...

Student files class action lawsuit against Kent State to recoup tuition and fees

Paige Bennett News Lab August 2, 2020

A Kent State student has filed a class action lawsuit against the university for not fully refunding tuition and fees after in-person classes were canceled in spring due to the coronavirus pandemic. The...

Victim Blaming

Kent officer’s remarks at Panhellenic Council meeting raise questions about victim blaming

Miranda Marinello December 3, 2017

In late October, a Panhellenic Council meeting took a turn from a pedestrian review of council position responsibilities to an evening laced with discomfort after controversial remarks from Lt. Michael...

Graduate Student Senate to hold annual research event

Andrew Keiper April 18, 2016

The Graduate Student Senate will host the 31st annual Graduate Research Symposium, the largest annual research event at Kent State, this Friday on the second and third floors of the Kent State Student...

KSU to begin May 4 commemoration with Marvin Gaye discussion

Kate Schwanke March 29, 2015

Kent State’s May 4 Visitors Center will host the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s vice president of education and public programs on Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m. in the Kiva.The vice president,...

Update coming Thursday about new architecture building

Justin Sheil January 14, 2014

Design architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi will present an update to the Kent State community on the design progress for the university’s new College of Architecture and Environmental Design...