When Jessica Howiler steps into a family’s living room, she brings more than professional expertise. She brings a worldview shaped by years of studying and practicing Early Intervention across continents — and a deep commitment to the community where she first discovered her calling: Portage County, Ohio. Currently working as a Developmental Specialist and Early Intervention Supervisor at the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Howiler’s professional path began at Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services, where she completed her early childho...

  New flavors debuted in The Hub, inside the Kent Student Center, on March 18 with the grand opening of Bamboo.  Offering an Asian-influenced menu, Bamboo serves a variety of dishes, including customizable ramen bowls, spring rolls, pot stickers, beef and chicken with rice or noodles, and boba beverages.   The grand opening celebration, courtesy of University Culinary Services, included free samples of select menu items. Special thanks to Benjamin Begazo, marketing and communications, graduate assistant, Division of Student Life, for providing these phot...

Meet Julia McDonnell!"I love the opportunities we are given to create music with one another and to come together and share our love for music. Music is a beautiful thing, and Kent State gives me the opportunity to share that with so many." Major: Jazz PerformanceMinor: Arts EntrepreneurshipGraduation Date: 2028Hometown: Cuyahoga Falls, OhioWhy did you choose Kent State?Our professor, Bobby Selvaggio. Bobby does a great job showing his students the creative process of being a creative musician, and he does a great job offering students the one-on-one support that they need to learn the ma...

Dae’onii Robinson is a second year Political Science student, with minors in Pre-Law and Paralegal Studies who recently spent spring break in Mexico City studying abroad with the Environmental Policy in Mexico City program.The program is a joint research effort between Kent State and Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City. Students in the program learn about ways to reduce poverty and promote economic inclusion in Mexico, while also learning about ancient cultural traditions. Studying Abroad in Mexico CityDae’onii decided to study abroad over spring break in Mexico City because she reall...

 The smart money is on the rock-solid partnership between the Kent State University College of Education, Health and Human Services (EHHS) and JACK Entertainment, a Cleveland-based company committed to serving the Northeast Ohio region and the talent fostered within.The relationship between EHHS and JACK started in 2018 when Nate Giesen, a JACK employee, reached out to Professor Rob Heiman in response to a Cleveland Crain’s Business article. With a passion for bringing the industry to students in the classroom - as well as connecting with the local gaming industry - Giesen invited Heiman ...