Brothers Wayne and William Dawson established the Annie L. Dawson Foundation in 2007, inspired by their mother’s passion for education and setting goals for success. This year, Kent State University has named the Greater Cleveland area-based foundation the recipient of its 2018 Dr. Daniel Mahony Award for Social Responsibility. University College and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion give the award annually to an individual or organization that has achieved eminence for distinctive service relating to and/or enhancing diversity in a humanitarian natu...

Anxiety, depression, stress, family issues, academic performance and relationship problems – in that order – were the major issues facing college students who seek counseling, according to a 2016 report from the Center for Collegiate Mental Health. Studies have shown that meditation can help to reduce stress and anxiety, alleviate depression, improve cognition and reduce distractions. Kent State University researchers also have found meditation to be helpful in reducing high blood pressure. Melissa Celko, director of Kent State of Wellness, a university-level initiative to promote h...

@media only screen and (max-width: 45.5625rem) { .horizScroll { float:left; } } At Kent State University, we value our employees as our most valued resource. In order to remain competitive and encourage retention, we are pleased to announce a new and innovative way to provide salary increases for the non-represented classified and unclassified employees. The tiered structure is outlined in the table below: Salary Tier Salary Increase Below $80,000 2% $80,000-$110,000 1.5% ...

Download the Flyer (PDF)   Flash Medical Center, a one-day hands-on experience for high school students interested in a healthcare-related field, returns to Kent State University at Ashtabula on Friday, October 12, 2018.   Last year, over 20 students from Ashtabula and Lake Counties participated in the inaugural event, which transformed Robert S. Morrison Hall into a “hospital” and simulated a “day in the life” of health care workers in the areas of nursing, radiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy and respiratory care.  Activities involved a simulated ...