Daniel Nielsson

Daniel Nilsson, director of EHHS' Office of Diversity, Outreach and Development, recently authored an article for Diversity in Ed that details how students of diverse populations can prepare to apply for graduate school. Titled, "Things You Can Do Before Applying to Graduate School," the article recommends students seeking advanced degrees consider three things: internships and practicums, and study abroad opportunities; building relationships with faculty for strong recommendations; and weighing the value of career opportunities vs. job experience. ...

Can I opt-out of Kent State coverage? What does that mean for me if I do?

Sometimes employees have other insurance through their parents or a spouse/domestic partner. If you are not covered under Kent State's insurance, you can receive $50 per pay ($100 per month) for opting out. Opting out means that you chose not to receive the medical, vision, prescription, and dental benefits through Kent State. To receive the cash incentive, you will need to submit an affidavit of alternate coverage (PDF)

Taylor Monturo playing lacrosse

"When I was younger, I always dreamed of competing at the highest level, Taylor Monturo says.  Honestly, I did not care what sport or in what fashion, but I was bound and determined to work as hard as I possibly could to put myself in a position to be a Division I student-athlete." ...

Ailene Joven

An abstract eye for film, creative camera work and a feminist mindset are all factors that make up Kent State alumna Ailene Joven, ‘21. As a digital media production student, she began creating the short film “Define” during the early days of COVID-19. Several years later, that film was screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) on March 28, 2023....

Student writing in a notebook with a baby next to her

Being a college student is tough enough for most, but for those who are also parenting young children or caring for loved ones – in addition to other responsibilities like work, managing a household, and appointments – going to class and succeeding can seem like a daunting task....

  Kent State University faculty members Elaine Hsiao (School of Peace and Conflict Studies) and Yuko Kurahashi (School of Theatre and Dance) are hosting special guests, Madeline Sayet (Mohegan), Kawenniiosta Jock (Kanien’kehá:ka Wolf Clan), and Paul Chiyokten Wagner (Saanich Nation), for Blackbox Theatre (April 12) and the Environmental Justice Symposium (April 13-14) at Kent State. Registration for the symposium has closed, but you can still attend! Stop by any event to register in person. See you there! Full information on the symposium sessions (which includes addition...

A student who has committed to attending Kent State University in the fall smiles with loved ones and Flash, the mascot, during a 2023 Future Flash Day held on the Kent Campus.

Kent State University is proving that it is the place to be for fall 2023. The Admissions Office reports that for the Kent Campus, the university has received a record-breaking number of applications from people who want to attend Kent State in the fall and has reached a record-breaking number of students who have been accepted for admission into the university. In addition, at this point in time, Kent State has seen a record-breaking number of students who have made deposits to confirm their attendance in the fall. “Kent State has never seen this many freshman domestic applications for ...

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