Dear Colleagues: This is to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has released new regulations regarding Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the law that prohibits sex-based discrimination and harassment at schools, colleges, and universities.  Kent State has reviewed and revised its policies and procedures to ensure compliance and prepare for implementation of the new rules. The regulations are effective August 14, 2020, and Kent State’s Title IX team, along with our many university partners, has worked not only to align its compliance proces...

WHAT: ​​​​​​​Kent State University is ready for the start of fall classes, and members of the media are invited to cover move-in day and see the modifications made to classrooms for face-to-face classes.  The university will begin to welcome students to campus Wednesday, Aug. 19, with the first of five move-in days. The staggered approach over a five-day period with designated move-in blocks of time will help ensure a safer environment for moving students into the residence halls. Classrooms have also been modified for the fall semester. Classrooms have been rearranged to allow 6 f...

In keeping with safety precautions due to COVID-19, Kent State University at Tuscarawas Engineering Technology Program Director Paul Dykshoorn and Senior Electronic Technician Rick Thomas, have designed and installed privacy shields across the campus in preparation for Fall Semester.   Dykshoorn was first asked to 3D print a bracket to hold a plexiglass desktop shield for the business area in May. In all, about 50 brackets were printed for various locations on campus.    “In developing the bracket, I determined other areas would need the privacy shields as well, so R...

Important Return to Campus Videos All faculty, staff and students are being asked to view a series of reopening videos. Be sure to view these three important videos prior to the start of fall semester. In the first video, sent August 5, President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., outline the university’s plans for fall semester classes, events and activities; changes on campus; and safety procedures for students, faculty and staff. The second video was released August 12 and features epidemiologists from Kent State’s College of Public Health, Tara ...

Kent, OH – Following its temporary closure due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Kent State University Museum (KSU Museum) is now open and will operate under new safety protocols and feature an adjusted schedule of exhibitions.  Under the new safety protocols, visitors to the KSU Museum are required to reserve a ticket, with a specific entry time, online in advance of their visit online at https://www.kent.edu/museum/hours-visitor-information or by phone at 330-672-3450. Visitors will be required to follow Kent State University’s safety regulations which require the wear...

A panel of Kent State University's distinguished faculty recently held a live panel discussion to discuss the challenges of the upcoming fall semester, specifically how students can find success regardless of how their classes are delivered. Faculty panelists included: Tina Bhargava, Dr.P.H., Associate Professor, College of Public Health Pam Grimm, Ph.D., Faculty Senate Chair and Professor, College of Business Administration Jenny Marcinkiewicz, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, and Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences Jim ...

Note: The following essay was crafted by Aidan Taylor. Taylor is a senior pursuing a double major in Digital Media Production and Pan African Studies. His essay contains strong language.                                                                                         The Second Coming                    &nbs...

When her part-time job at the Dover Public Library was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kent State University at Tuscarawas alumna and former adjunct instructor Sherrel Rieger of Dover was looking for something to do with her extra time and energy. She and her aunt, Joyce Espenshied, decided to help the community by making and donating over 800 face masks to area healthcare facilities and members of the Hispanic community from March to May.   When their personal supplies of material and elastic ran out, they were replenished with the help of JOANN Fabrics, friends and famil...

What is COVID-19? Experts from Kent State University’s College of Public Health answer your COVID-19 questions. As the fall semester begins and we welcome students, faculty and staff back to all Kent State University campuses and locations, we know you may have questions and concerns about COVID-19. Ask an Epidemiologist: Episode 1 of 2 In this video, epidemiologists from Kent State’s College of Public Health, Tara Smith, Ph.D., and Christopher Woolverton, Ph.D., provide answers to some of the most-asked questions about the COVID-19 virus, symptoms, transmission, the difference be...

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2020 will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. EDT, in accordance with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s order to prohibit mass gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Kent State students, faculty, staff, parents and friends are invited to tune into the virtual commencement at www.kent.edu/commencement. On the site, there will be two commencement ceremonies – one for...