eInside - Week of March 12, 2018
![A rendering shows the potential future view of the new iconic main entrance to the Kent State University campus as seen from Main Street. A rendering shows the potential future view of the new iconic main entrance to the Kent State University campus as seen from Main Street.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-FrontCampus.jpg?VersionId=5jDfMwgzk.jqrVhLwhcvbqLWzMz52WRO&h=e6f36a9c&itok=Yu73ecyR)
The Kent State University Board of Trustees adopted a 10-year facilities master plan that embarks on a $1 billion transformative journey of the Kent Campus to better serve the needs of students and the entire Kent State community.
![Gary Koski, Ph.D., associate professor in Kent State’s Department of Biological Sciences, works with students in the lab. Dr. Koski was honored with a Distinguished Teaching Award for demonstrating exceptional teaching in the classroom. Gary Koski, Ph.D., associate professor in Kent State’s Department of Biological Sciences, works with students in the lab. Dr. Koski was honored with a Distinguished Teaching Award for demonstrating exceptional teaching in the classroom.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Koski.jpg?VersionId=EzV5TbM0gzLskcuwN1Ec.nX882z5Bl88&h=e6f36a9c&itok=RLeO3AiS)
When accomplished researcher Gary Koski, Ph.D., began his teaching career at Kent State University in 2010, he had no prior teaching experience.
![Kent State University's annual economic impact on the Northeast Ohio region is nearly $3.4 billion and more than $3.8 billion statewide. Kent State University's annual economic impact on the Northeast Ohio region is nearly $3.4 billion and more than $3.8 billion statewide.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/economic%20thumb.jpg?VersionId=iKHNTzU8_.5sc66IXJfOE8OY_iDUmkbM&h=e6f36a9c&itok=5Ryie_h2)
You will find Kent State University driving the region’s economy in nearly every sector of industry. From FedEx to Medical Mutual to Sherwin-Williams and the Cleveland Indians, our graduates are making dynamic impact and shaping lasting contributions across Northeast Ohio.
![Sarah Schmidt (front row, third from right), outreach program coordinator for global education initiatives at Kent State University at Stark, focuses on expanding opportunities for students. Sarah Schmidt (front row, third from right), outreach program coordinator for global education initiatives at Kent State University at Stark, focuses on expanding opportunities for students.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-globalED.jpg?VersionId=7W5_0C5I.n2e9hW88n9qvI9kkmbkf9IF&h=e6f36a9c&itok=9l8XoQ3o)
A long way from rural Mansfield, Ohio, the girl who grew up with cows in her backyard was now halfway around the world learning Swahili and teaching children how to speak English.
![Kent State University is the only Ohio institution, public or private, to receive the prestigious “Great College to Work For” designation for four consecutive years. Kent State University is the only Ohio institution, public or private, to receive the prestigious “Great College to Work For” designation for four consecutive years.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-GreatColleges1.jpg?VersionId=9EAp38f8pHJAAl700YlC2GLKBKn2CLQs&h=e6f36a9c&itok=sm2IRBhW)
Kent State University is definitely a great college to work for. It has great people, and the university constantly strives to provide a great work environment.
![Ashley Maher Ashley Maher](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article_thumbnail/Maher%20Ashley.jpg?VersionId=e4lORmNtH5oJIKLvjyNRnmkBlepdsqKg)
New Face
ashley maher
Special Assistant
Office of Alternative Credit and Articulation Agreements, University College
Kent Campus
![Shay Little Shay Little](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article_thumbnail/Little%20Shay.jpg?VersionId=1GCgG.oeKyGAmzJ1p_qjKJQN8TCQuaiG)
Familiar Face
shay little
Vice President for Student Affairs
Division of Student Affairs
Kent Campus
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