This academic school year has been overwhelming for everyone, from moving to online classes to having no social interactions with anyone from the campus. Counseling Specialist Valerie Rutherford at Kent State Geauga says, "The current pandemic is causing additional stress and anxiety for everyone, especially college students. We have been forced to adapt to and endure a sudden disruption in our lives that is causing things like confusion, anxiety, and social separation." "This leads to the understanding and the acceptance of having a mental illness." Earlier this month, Mental Health Awaren...
It would not be surprising if you have a social media app open right now; however, you may not be getting the enjoyment out of it that you think you are. In a recent publication in Computers in Human Behavior, two Kent State University professors examined the relationship between social media usage and boredom. Students may be surprised by the results and parents might be excited by them. Andrew Lepp, Ph.D., professor in Kent State’s Recreation, Park and Tourism Management program, and Jacob Barkley, Ph.D., professor of Exercise Science, noted that, while social media’s relationsh...
When Curtis Cofojohn, BA '17, returned to Kent State after serving in the Army, he faced an issue many college students do: where was he going to live? His choices were 1) an apartment where in a newer building with more amenities at a higher cost or 2) a house without the restrictions of an apartment, fewer amenities but with lower rent. The issue was that his options still were not very clear. There was no easy way to directly compare amenities between housing options or even to find roommates to live with. Another issue with renting that students face is not being able to physically see t...
Each October the Kent State Ashtabula community gathers together for an extraordinary evening to celebrate student success and demonstrate our deep appreciation for the generosity of so many who help make that success possible at the annual Scholarship Banquet. It's a unique opportunity for donors and students to come together and share stories, advice, gratitude and conviviality. It's also a chance to highlight the academic accomplishments and achievements of our students while offering a heartfelt thank you to those who support the campus. This year is different and we don't...
College of the Arts
Lauren Luna (B.F.A. ’00, Painting) has let nothing get in her way of her goal of making a living as an artist. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she moved to New York City shortly after graduating Kent State University with her B.F.A. and then ultimately to the city of Houston, Texas in 2011 to realize her dream. Since then, Luna has become known as their “city painter,” painting cityscapes of her new hometown, which eventually led her to recently establishing her own studio, co-founding a scholarship to support minority students in the arts, and even having the mayor of Houston proclaim a day...
This workshop provides the basic principles to help you understand the importance of taking charge of your credit identity. Learn how to access your personal credit report, get your credit score and discover how this information impacts your finances. Join Victor Russell of Apprisen as he covers the following topics: What is a credit report and credit score? How does information get reported? How to access your report How you can dispute information on your report How your credit report and credit score can help you build a strong credit identity This webinar wi...
The Kent State community is invited to join a virtual day-long teach-in hosted by the University via Zoom titled, “Don’t Hate – Debate (and Vote)!” on Fri., Oct. 23, beginning at 10 a.m. Because the stakes are high in the 2020 General Election and voter commitment may be low due to information and misinformation, bots and PACs, inflamed rhetoric and viral memes, physical distancing, racial strife and political polarization. These are the headwinds students – many of them first-time voters – are facing as they head to the polls. This event is sponsored by the College of Communication and ...