Escorts
This service is provided by University Housing's Office of Safety and Security. Escorts are available throughout the campus when Safety Assistants are on duty.
FlashAlerts
Flash ALERTS is Kent State University’s official emergency text notification system to provide subscribers with critical information no matter what time it is or where they are in the world. Flash ALERTS expands the university's ability to send critical news and information to the university community during campus emergencies.
C.O.P.S
Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) program was created to build positive relationships between police officers and the communities they serve. To schedule a presentation for your group regarding general crime prevention and personal safety, contact our full-time Community Resource officer at 330-672-3070.
A.L.I.C.E
(Alert, Lockdown, Information, Counter and Evacuation) regarding active threat response. Visit the A.L.I.C.E Workshops page to enroll in training.
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Radhika Cruz, MA '15
"Radhika Cruz, MA '15, announces the release of ""Made for More: Overcoming Challenges and Disappointments to Live Confidently and with Purpose."" This empowering guide provides readers with strategies to navigate life’s setbacks, embrace their strengths and build lasting self-confidence. Through personal stories and actionable steps, ""Made for More"" helps readers transform adversity into growth opportunities. Whether tackling career challenges or personal struggles, this book equips readers to take bold actions and make confident decisions.
Kathleen Hohl, '91
Kathleen Hohl, MA '91, Franklin, WI, was named manager of presidential communication at Marquette University in Milwaukee in September 2023. She prepares and reviews a wide variety of communications materials and staffs the university president at internal and external events. Hohl previously served as Marquette's sports information director from 1991-2000.
Kellie (Brookhart) Pendley, '08, MA '10
For the past 14 years, Kellie (Brookhart) Pendley, '08, MA '10, Bluffton, SC, has dedicated her career to K-12 education, working in both public and private sectors as an ESOL director, teacher and district administrator overseeing assessment. Having also lived in Long Island, NY, and the Greater Boston area, she moved to the Lowcountry of South Carolina in 2020. In August 2024, Kellie transitioned to nonprofit work as the director of education programs at Bluffton Self Help in Bluffton, SC.