Twice each semester, Kent State University’s Division of Research and Sponsored Programs hosts Research & Innovation Forums, to bring together faculty members to publicly present their ongoing work. Earlier this year, the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education awarded Kent State the esteemed R1 status for research – the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive – and the forums allow faculty researchers to display their work internally. “It is inspiring to see the breadth of excellence that is happening here at Kent State,” said Doug Del...
In a partnership with the Kent State Athletics Department, Sibling Revelry Brewing (SRB) has created a custom Kent State Golden Lager - the official craft beer of Kent State Athletics. The craft brew will make its debut at Dix Stadium for the Golden Flashes' football home opener against Long Island University on Saturday, September 17. The label features the school's iconic blue and gold colors alongside Kent State Athletics' logo. Familiar, yet subtly robust, Golden Lager was brewed to be easy drinking, crisp and accessible and is sure to become a new staple in the way fans c...
The COVID-19 pandemic exacted a brutal physical and mental toll on the world’s population, including many people in the LGBTQ community, especially transgender individuals, who have experienced extreme loneliness and isolation. Molly Merryman, Ph.D., associate professor in Kent State’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies and founding director of the former Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality, heard firsthand how the pandemic lockdowns in the United Kingdom had a profound impact on the LGBTQ community as part of a project titled Resilience During the Pandemic: LGBTQ+ Stori...
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Online final grading for Fall 2022 First Five Weeks (POT F1) begins Thursday, Sept. 22, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Fall 2022 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Any final grades for Fall 2022 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These Fall 2022 courses will be available in the Workflow on Friday, Sept. 30. Submit Final grades using Final Grades roster To submit final grades via th...
Student organizations sometimes go "no tech" with sidewalk chalk messages to spread the word about their campus events. To find out about all the events and activities happening at Kent State, visit www.kent.edu/calendars. ...
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NEW FACE Fatima Ali Data Analyst Enrollment Management Research & Analytics Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION Analyze and report on students' data to inform leadership of successes and areas of opportunities for our enrollment strategies. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2022 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Apple Inc. - Retail LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE: Resources for employees such as virtual workout classes & wellness challenges, and the beautiful campus. ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE AS AN EMPLOYER: The variety of graduate programs I'm a...
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NEW FACE Jonathan Hearn Academic Advisor I Enrollment Management & Student Services Trumbull Campus JOB DESCRIPTION Enrolling new students, advising current and new students with classes, and recruiting new potential students to Kent State University. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2022 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Youngstown State University LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE: The beautiful campus. ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE AS AN EMPLOYER: The close family-like work environment and the possibility to have a positive impact on students' ...
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NEW FACE Mialie T. Szymanski Administrative Assistant to the Dean Office of the Dean Trumbull Campus JOB DESCRIPTION Supporting the mission of the university by assisting the dean with a plethora of meetings and events to maintain positive relationships with the public community and the university community. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: March 2022 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Freelance writer/illustrator/editor; published journalist/photojournalist; Alumni Relations at Hiram College; Reference Librarian for Portage County District Library; Library Special...