Colleges and administrators that actively encourage friendships among students with different backgrounds can play a crucial role in bridging social divisions by creating more compassionate campus environments, according to a recent study co-authored by Tara Hudson, assistant professor of Higher Education Administration in the School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration. Hudson's study is referenced in an extensive article published in the Chronicle of Higher Education. ...

SPCS faculty member Dr. Johanna Solomon was recently the featured guest on the Solutions to Violence program on WFMJ radio, speaking on the topic of Identify in Peace & Reconciliation.  Listen to her interview at  https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/solutions-to-violence-features-johanna-solomon-11-29-220 ...

Dear Kent State University Faculty and Staff, Please join me today for our monthly live video chat, Talking With Todd, coming up at 11 a.m. Click Teams Live to join the session. I’ll be chatting live from my desk and answering your questions related to Kent State. This month’s discussion topic is a review of 2022 as we prepare for a new year. Can’t attend? We’ll have a recording available after the session concludes, but if you can spare a few minutes, I’d like to engage with you today for Talking With Todd. Sincerely, Todd Diacon President   ...