Kent State University has joined the Culture of Respect Collective, a two-year initiative offered through the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), to help end sexual violence on campus. Parents of college-aged students in 2013 created Culture of Respect. They met with a team of public health and violence prevention researchers and experts in advocacy, student affairs, higher education policy, and law to unveil the program's first cohort. The program aids in helping universities to create policies and programs which help support survivors. It also works to pre...

From April 5 to May 15, visitors to the Kent State University campus will encounter a new, outdoor public art exhibition that stretches along the Lefton Esplanade between downtown Kent and the University Library. “Import/Export” addresses the imbalances and inequalities of global import/export systems. Artists from around the world were chosen based on how their works reflect the impact of these systems on their local spaces. The exhibition sheds light on topics related to migration, tourism, natural resources, agriculture, manufactured goods, digital information and cultural expressions. ...

Employees from Kent State University’s Child Development Center are among a growing list of groups from the university who recently “flashed their arms” and got vaccinated against COVID-19. The list of students, faculty and staff who have received their COVID-19 vaccinations continues to grow as the state of Ohio continues to increase the number of Ohioans eligible for a vaccine. As of March 29, all Ohioans age 16 and older are eligible to receive a vaccine, however, Gov. Mike DeWine has said they can receive the vaccine immediately if open appointments are available. The child development c...

Leadership Tuscarawas is proud to announce that Kim Nathan, MSN, RN has been selected as the 2020 recipient of the Alumni Award of Excellence. The award is given annually to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to the Leadership Tuscarawas program, their chosen profession and helping to improve the quality of life of people who live and work in Tuscarawas County. According to her nominator, Diane Lautenschlager, “Kim Nathan has always been a role model for emerging professionals in Tuscarawas County. It is a blessing to know someone that truly inspires you to up your game- ...

The College of Communication and Information stands in solidarity with Kent State University and condemns acts of hate and racism against Asian and Asian American communities. CCI is committed to the university’s mission of fostering a community that is safe and welcoming for all. Hate Has No Home Here. (The message below is reposted from Kent State University's home page.) Dear Kent State University Community, It was our honor last week to attend the university’s Asian American Experience Town Hall and hear our leading professors discuss how they and their families experience the wor...

Facing the world with a smile positively affects your mood, your outlook, and your relationships. Join Judith Eugene to learn the science behind why smiling and laughing are important for good health and learn how to incorporate more of it into your life. Judith will discuss tools for handling stress and how to keep a positive outlook despite it. Laughter counteracts worry, frustration and stress - it really is the best medicine.  This webinar will take place on Wednesday, April 14, from noon - 1 p.m. and is open to all full and part time faculty and staff...

Shana Lee, Kent State University’s Assistant Dean of Students, has been selected to serve as a member of the Association of Higher Education Parent Program Professionals (AHEPPP) Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) Task Force. AHEPPP is the premier national association for higher education professionals who work with parents and family members of college students. Lee, who currently oversees engagement of Kent State’s parents and families, spent 26 years working with the university’s underrepresented students as Director of the Student Multicultural Center and later the Division...

Congratulations to Cynthia Smith who was named the 2020 United States Air Force (USAF), enterprise wide, University Employee of the Year. She was named the 2014 Civilian Employee of the Year by USAF, making this the second time she has received national recognition at Kent State University for her knowledge base and exemplary work skills. Smith began working for KSU in the Aerospace Studies Department, more widely recognized as Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp (AFROTC), in 2009. She brought to the university 13 years of experience with the State of Ohio,  and a desire ...

Student Employee Appreciation Week will take place from Monday, April 5 - Friday, April 9, 2021. Student employees perform invaluable services with enthusiasm, dedication, and initiative. This week is set aside to draw the awareness of others, both on and off campus, as the perfect opportunity to show your appreciation. Suggestions on how to celebrate your student employees follows: Feature your Student Employee as part of the celebration on the CED Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. Invite your student to attend a virtual Q&A with Jenna Palek ...