As a part of our inaugural Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign at Kent State University, the Kent State of Well-being partnered with several areas across campus to develop a Mental Health Champion Award. This award celebrates and honors current students, faculty and staff who went above and beyond to promote mental health and well-being at Kent State. The individuals, organizations or units nominated for the Mental Health Champion Award provided support, organized educational initiatives, or increased awareness of mental health and well-being. The committee (made up of student, staff and...

Until the final seconds of the contest, the winner of the seventh annual Kent State Columbiana County Classic basketball game between East Liverpool and Salem high schools was anyone’s guess. The two teams matched score for score for four quarters but, ultimately, the Potters claimed the win with a 72-69 score over the Quakers. With the victory, ELHS leads the County Classic series 4-3. Representatives from the Kent State Salem and East Liverpool campuses were in the stands cheering on the respective community high schools. Cheerleaders tossed t-shirts into the stands throughout ...