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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Kent State’s R1 Research status aims to enhance student learning opportunities and experiences

Alex Zito, Reporter March 12, 2023

Kent State is an R1 Research accredited university that focuses on providing students with career advancement opportunities. Only 146 universities in the United States receive the R1 designation, which...

Douglas Delahanty, vice president for research and sponsored programs.

Delahanty named new VP for research and sponsored programs at Kent State

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor December 12, 2022

Douglas Delahanty, who held an interim senior leadership role when Kent State earned a Carnegie Classification rating of R1 for the first time in university history, will serve as the new vice president...

Kent State makes R1 Carnegie Classification for high research activity

Joyleah Odom Reporter February 11, 2022

For the first time, Kent State has earned the esteemed honor of an R1 status in the Carnegie Classification for its top-notch research. The university is one of the few institutions in Ohio to be in the...