Division of University Communications and Marketing
Before I decided to attend Kent State in summer 2016, I weighed the pros and cons of attending a larger state school in Ohio instead of staying closer to home in Buffalo, New York and attending a smaller school. The one thing I did know: I was passionate about sports and I wanted that to be a part of my future. Being from Buffalo, I will always support my hometown Bills and Sabres. But there’s no NBA team in Buffalo, so as long as I can remember (and as long as Lebron James has been in the NBA) I’ve been a fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The summer of 2016 was a special time for North...
Division of University Communications and Marketing
As my senior year of undergrad comes to an end, I have spent some time reflecting on my college experience and memories at Kent State. One of the highlights of my time at Kent State has been the opportunity to be part of the social media team. Over the past year, I have worked as a social media assistant in Kent State’s University Communications and Marketing (UCM) department. From covering basketball games to producing short videos, there is always something exciting going on with the social team. Not only have I had a lot of fun with this job, but I have also learned a lot from this positi...
Division of University Communications and Marketing
When I was offered a position to work as a Social Media Assistant for Kent State University, I was beyond excited because of my growing interest in social media marketing. From day one, I was able to learn about the daily responsibilities and projects that the social media department prioritizes. I quickly discovered how big of a role social media plays for a large organization such as Kent State, especially during times when online communication becomes so crucial. I wasn’t entirely sure of what to expect when I started this role in the beginning of the semester. Initially, I assumed that ...
Division of University Communications and Marketing
As this semester officially comes to a close, Kent State’s social media student employees have taken the time to provide some insight into their experience. This group of talented students have worked hard all spring to keep our social media channels interactive, informative and fun! Find out more about their time as members of Kent State’s social media team by clicking the links below. Allie has her eye on a career in social media, so when she had an opportunity to work for University Communications and Marketing, she jumped at the chance. Read more from Allie. &nb...
The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved three important budgetary measures to counter expected revenue reductions due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during a special Board meeting held May 6. Board members approved a salary adjustment model for employees not represented by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) or the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) for Fiscal Year 2021. Kent State President Todd Diacon is taking a 12.5% reduction in salary. Cabinet, deans and those with salaries of $200,000 or greater will see a 1...
During Governor Mike DeWine’s daily press conferences on coronavirus updates to the state of Ohio, he’s usually shown with the Director of Health for the Ohio Department of Health Amy Acton, MD, MPH, and Marla Berkowits, a senior lecturer at Ohio State University in the American Sign Language (ASL) program. According to an interview Berkowits did with WKYC, she is the only Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) in Ohio. Always dressed in neutral colors, Berkowits has been praised for her facial expressions. Since she herself is Deaf, someone signs throughout the press conference to her, and she r...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kent State University Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center now offers Kent State University students internet access in the campus parking lots. Please see the image below for specific location WiFi access. Students will need to sign in to the WiFi access by using their FlashLine credentials. If you have any questions, please contact the IT Help Desk at 440-834-4187 or 330-888-6351. ...
Ohio is no stranger to aviation. The first-in-flight Wright brothers hail from our home state. The Kent State University Airport’s history is just as unique. A century ago in 1920, The Ohio Flying School and Transport Company officially incorporated and opened Stow Field, now known as Kent State University Airport, Andrew Paton Field. To celebrate its centennial and recognize it as the oldest continuously operating airport in Ohio, Dave Poluga, airport manager, has launched the Aviation Art Contest “100 Years of Aviation.” Poluga’s inspiration came from the idea that aviation and art ...
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 12 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. Due to ongoing efforts to safeguard the health and safety of the community and directives by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to practice social distancing and limit in-person meetings, this meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom Meetings. This special meeting is being conducted electronically as permitted under Amended Substitute House Bill 197, which was signed by the governor on March 27. The sole purpose of the special Board meeting is to consider personnel-related matters for Fiscal Year 202...