“This all started with a drive to improve humanity,” former Executive Director for Entrepreneurship Initiatives at Kent State University Julie Messing explained. For the problem that Andrew Konya was trying to solve - this was very true. Konya, '10, graduated from Kent State with a degree in physics and started chiseling away at what is now his company, Remesh, in 2013. Remesh, has gone on to receive $25 million in Series A-2 funding to continue expanding and creating solutions. The creation of Remesh was inspired by a vision to help solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with softw...

College of Podiatric Medicine Senior Associate Dean Set To Retire Following nearly 32 years supporting the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM), as well as the entirety of the podiatric community, Vincent Hetherington, DPM, has announced his retirement, effective September 30, 2020. Hetherington received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 1977, and a Master of Science in Podiatric Surgery in 1981, both from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (formerly the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine). The vast experience and global accolades that followed throughout his c...

After serving 41 years on the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Branch District Board of Trustees, Roger Lile will retire as of Sept. 30, 2020. A retired Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Judge, Lile has served on the Board of Trustees since 1979 and has held several offices, including Fiscal Officer, Vice Chairman and Chairman. Since 1998, he has been a member of the Tuscarawas County University Foundation, serving both as vice president and president. Lile credited the leadership of other trustees and campus deans throughout the years for enabling him to remain on the board for such a long...

No less than 18 restaurants in downtown Kent are open for lunch to faculty, staff and students. A variety of cuisines are available at eateries like Belleria Pizza, Kent Cheesemonger, Taco Tonto's, Twisted Meltz and many others. Bon Appétit! ...

Tier 2 Deadline for 2020 Wellness Your Way Rewards is October 15 DON'T LEAVE $200 ON THE TABLE! As part of Kent State's employee wellness rewards program, all full-time, benefits-eligible employees may earn up to $300 annually by participating in healthy lifestyle activities. More than 1,200 faculty and staff took advantage of earning the first $100 through completing their Tier 1 activities by August 31, 2020. Those working toward Tier 2 still have until October 15, 2020 to rack up 350 Tier 2 points and qualify for the $200 reward. How you earn your points is up...

Save The Date! Open Enrollment begins Mon., Oct. 19, and runs through Fri., Nov. 6, 2020. The Open Enrollment Employee Benefits and Wellness Kickoff Forum will be held via Zoom on Oct. 14, from 9 – 11 a.m. To connect simply go to www.kent.edu/zoomopenenrollment. During the session, we will cover: Strategic initiatives related to healthcare and wellness Important medical plan updates for 2021 and optimizing your choices Tools for decision-making Need-to-know information as it relates to flexible spending accounts for healthcare an...

“Dee Dee was the ultimate caregiver throughout her life,” recalls her husband, Bill Miller. “She spent her entire life helping others with medical issues and a myriad of life concerns.” Her service to others is one of the reasons Bill and his family, following Dee Dee’s passing in January 2020, wanted to start a scholarship at Kent State University Geauga for future nurses. Dee Dee and Bill Miller met in college and married soon after. Bill received a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and an executive MBA from Kent State University. Dee Dee earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing fro...

The Kent City Health Department has notified 19 residents of Centennial Court A on Kent State University’s Kent Campus that they must quarantine until Oct. 10 due to possible exposure to the communicable disease COVID-19.  The 19 students will remain in a separate section of Centennial Court A. Meals will be provided along with other university resources through the quarantine period. Anyone testing positive has been moved to isolation. The university will work with the students and their instructors to ensure a seamless transition to remote learning for any face-to-face courses. An...

Following nearly 32 years supporting the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM), as well as the entirety of the podiatric community, Vincent Hetherington, DPM, has announced his retirement, effective September 30, 2020. Hetherington received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 1977, and a Master of Science in Podiatric Surgery in 1981, both from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (formerly the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine). The vast experience and global accolades that followed throughout his career are what makes Hetherington one of the most influential podiatrists ...