Dear Members of the Kent State University Community,During this time of rapidly shifting governmental actions, I write to affirm our commitment to caring for all members of our community. How we will be allowed to care for each other is likely going to change because of impending state and federal mandates. What will not change is our mission of providing a safe and supportive environment for all Golden Flashes.As a member of our community recently said to me, “Nothing can diminish the love and care we have for each other.”State legislation and federal directives, such as this weekend’s federa...

Kent State's archaeologists were featured on Ideastream, discussing the importance of Northeast Ohio for early inhabitants.  ...

Each spring, Kent State University welcomes hundreds of admitted students and their families from around the country – and around the world – to attend Future Flash Days on campus. The first of six dates for this spring are Feb. 14  and Feb. 21 and there will also be two Future Flash Days, March and April.     Presented by Kent State Admissions, Future Flash Days offer visitors a chance to tour Kent State and learn more about campus resources and services and also spend time in academic colleges and departments to explore the programs that they might wish to pursu...

For thousands of years, Manot Cave in Western Galilee, Israel, remained a silent witness to human history. Now, Kent State University’s Linda Spurlock, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Anthropology, and a team of international researchers are being recognized for bringing the secrets of Manot Cave to the surface.   The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences recently published the research article “Early human collective practices and symbolism in the Early Upper Paleolithic of Southwest Asia” on Dec. 9, 2024. Spurlock co-authored this article along with 25 other anthrop...

The Division of People, Culture and Belonging has curated four LinkedIn Learning Pathways for faculty and staff to explore their interests in developing data literacy and capacity. Earn a credential you can display on your LinkedIn profile for each pathway you complete.The four pathways are:Building Data LiteracyBasic Data VisualizationFoundations of StatisticsExcel Statistics Essential TrainingYou may choose one or all four pathways, at any time, by completing this request form.Once you complete the form you will receive an email confirmation that you are enrolled. The pathways will be availa...