This spring, more than 4,800 Kent State University students became Kent State alumni in commencement ceremonies. Just for fun, each spring Kent State Today tracks the most frequently appearing names in the list of graduates. You can view the 2024 list here.There are some shake-ups in the top five names in this spring’s graduating class as compared to the top names of the Class of 2024. Of the traditionally female names, last year’s leader, “Emma,” drops to No. 5 in 2025. “Emily” retains the No. 2 position, “Madison” dropped from No. 5 to No. 10, and “Lauren,” which was tied for second place an...
Broadcast journalism is a competitive world. But Kent State University's Sydney Brown, ’26, is already making her mark. The third-year journalism student from Avon, Ohio, has racked up an impressive array of achievements that showcase both her talent and the strength of the Journalism program in the School of Media and Journalism. Brown's dedication to her craft has not gone unnoticed. This semester alone, she has picked up multiple prestigious awards, including Kent State University's Student Leadership Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. Her journalistic promise earned her the ...
Some of Kent State's international students and their families enjoyed a summer luncheon outside Van Campen Hall, hosted by Kent State's International Student and Scholar Services and the Office of Global Education. The office's staff recognizes that some international students may not be able to return home over the university's summer break. Jef Davis, Ph.D., associate director, International Student & Scholar Services, said that this year there was a larger number of students on campus this summer than in years past and the university wanted to give th...
Timekeeping with TimeClock Plus
This workshop for Supervisors will display the use of the new timekeeping application, TimeClock Plus, including Timecard Approval, Time Off Requests, and Employee Scheduling. Visit Training.Kent.Edu to register.
Microsoft Teams Phone
Join the Microsoft Teams Phone training to unlock the full potential of Teams Phone communication! This interactive session will guide participants through the features of Microsoft Teams Phone, including making and receiving calls, managing calls with hold and transfer, voicemails, and notifications/priority calling. Perfect for users of all skill levels, the workshop includes hands-on exercises and Q&A time to ensure you leave confident in your ability to enhance your team's productivity!
Microsoft Excel Intermediate
This workshop picks up where Microsoft Excel Basics leaves off, covering more advanced topics like working with Pivot Tables and contextual formatting. Visit Training.Kent.Edu to register.
Microsoft Excel Basics
This workshop describes what Microsoft Excel and its use. Participants will learn how to create and use Excel spreadsheet files, including data entry, basic formulas and functions and charts. Visit Training.Kent.Edu to register.
Qualtrics Part 2: Collecting & Analyzing Data
In this session, we'll demonstrate the parts of Qualtrics that you'll use after your survey is built, such as distributing surveys to contact lists and using Qualtrics's built-in reporting tools. Visit Training.Kent.Edu to register.
Qualtrics Part 1: Basic Survey Building in Qualtrics
This session will cover everything you need to know to start making surveys in Qualtrics. We'll also talk about how write survey questions that get the data you need to answer the questions you have. Visit Training.Kent.Edu to register.