NEW FACE Benjamin Lorenzo Director of Bands Glauser School of Music Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION I conduct the Wind Ensemble and University/Community Band, teach conducting, and provide leadership and support for the university band program. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2022 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: I was the Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Arkansas. LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE: The students, staff, and my colleagues! ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE AS AN EMPLOYER: A comprehensive band pr...

NEW FACE Collin Palmer Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, Admissions Office of Admissions Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION Lead the recruitment and admission initiatives on the Kent campus and develop partnerships across the university to promote access to, and the quality of, a Kent State education. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2022 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The University of Toledo, The Ohio State University, University of Maryland - College Park LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE: The campus community and the town and gown rela...

Family relationships can have both long- and short-term effects on one’s mental health. Many people spend more time with their family members than anyone else. These relationships have the potential to be your greatest support system. Family members may be more likely to notice when their loved ones are experiencing changes in mood or behavior, so be sure to know the signs and seek resources to equip your family for all of life’s challenges. Visit the October wellness focus page to discover events and resources around the topic of mental health for the whole family, incl...