College of Communication & Information
With fake news running rampant across the country, organizations like the News Literacy Project are on a mission to create better informed, more engaged and more empowered individuals. This spring, Kent State public relations students earned national recognition for their work creating a campaign that advanced this non-profit’s mission. The students’ work was part of the Bateman Case Study Competition, a national competition sponsored by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Kent State students (Bateman Gold team) earned an honorable mention, placing them among the top tier ...
Design Innovations’s newest node brings the future of education to campus. The Learning Innovations Lab, located in White Hall, joins 25+ DI nodes at Kent State. The node’s divergence from the traditional makerspace - technology in the lab largely focuses on education - gives it a distinct presence on campus. “I think the lab really is a catalyst for change, to help inspire students and faculty alike to try new things, collaborate with students and staff and to learn from one another,” said Julee Henry, Ph.D., director of Technology and Instructional Resources in the College of...
Transportation Management
We do our best to ensure our transportation programs reduce fuel usage and emissions. Transportation provides a vital circulation system that enables delivery of the highest quality product and services. With a vehicle fleet of thousands, it’s essential to minimize the use of fossil fuels and the generation of emissions.
Efficient Operations
We implement practices to conserve natural resources and ensure operational efficiencies. Fueled by the understanding that day-to-day actions have an impact, we work closely with the clients to conserve energy and water.
Grind2Energy
Kent State has partnered with InSinkErator® through the implementation of Grind2Energy®, an organics recovery process that converts food waste to renewable energy. This forward-thinking approach allows us to significantly decrease our impact on the environment while creating renewable energy for the communities we serve.
Waste Minimization
We minimize waste by reducing, reusing, and recycling. We strive to minimize our carbon footprint through waste reduction efforts. Across operations, we have practices from initial purchase to final waste disposal that decrease the overall cost of waste both environmentally and financially.