Upcoming Benefits and Wellness Fairs

As a reminder, the Kent Campus Benefits and Wellness Fair is Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The Ashtabula Campus Benefits and Wellness Fair is Thursday, Oct. 20, from 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m in the Oak Room in Main Hall.

Open Enrollment runs now through Nov. 4. For information about the High Deductible Health Plan and the Health Savings Account, you can review the complete wellness program presentation schedule.

View the Open Enrollments Benefits Forum Presentation right from your desktop for information about the new High Deductible Health Plan, Health Savings Account and wellness program incentives.

Kent State Receives State Historic Preservation Award for Preserving May 4 History and Site
As e-Inside Ends, Kent State Today Looks Forward
Kent State Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service
Kent State Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service
Kent State Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service
Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving
Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving
Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving
Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving
Salem Campus Junior Wins Kent State's SURE Research Competition
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Pictured (left to right) are Bradley Keefer, Mindy Farmer, Laura Davis, Burt Logan of the Ohio History Connection, Lori Boes and Mark Seeman. (Photo courtesy of the Ohio History Connection)

Kent State Receives State Historic Preservation Award for Preserving May 4 History and Site

Dec. 7, 2018
The events of May 4, 1970, placed Kent State University in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a…

Kent State Receives State Historic Preservation Award for Preserving May 4 History and Site

The events of May 4, 1970, placed Kent State University in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a…
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As e-Inside Ends, Kent State Today Looks Forward

Dec. 6, 2018
Beginning in mid-January, Kent State University will launch a new, semiweekly message to share the most impactful news and stories about our campus community.

As e-Inside Ends, Kent State Today Looks Forward

Beginning in mid-January, Kent State University will launch a new, semiweekly message to share the most impactful news and stories about our campus community.
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Kent State Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and her handler, Officer Anne Spahr.

Kent State Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service

Dec. 6, 2018
Kent State University Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary – or the 35 dog-year anniversary – of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and her handler, Officer Anne Spahr.

Kent State Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service

Kent State University Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary – or the 35 dog-year anniversary – of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and her handler, Officer Anne Spahr.
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Kent State alumni and benefactors Fonda and John Elliot reflect on their time at the university.

Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving

Dec. 6, 2018
John and Fonda Elliot, donors of the largest gift in Kent State University history, reflect on their transformational experiences at Kent State and offer advice to current students. 

Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving

John and Fonda Elliot, donors of the largest gift in Kent State University history, reflect on their transformational experiences at Kent State and offer advice to current students. 
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Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at Kent State University at Salem, took first place honors at the Kent State University Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition.

Salem Campus Junior Wins Kent State's SURE Research Competition

Dec. 3, 2018
Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at Kent State University at Salem, took first place honors at Kent State's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition.

Salem Campus Junior Wins Kent State's SURE Research Competition

Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at Kent State University at Salem, took first place honors at Kent State's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition.
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Through an email-based service launched by University Communications and Marketing, students can ask The Brain, the sculpture located near Merrill Hall on the Kent Campus.
Through an email-based service launched by University Communications and Marketing, students can ask The Brain, the sculpture located near Merrill Hall on the Kent Campus.
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Through an email-based service launched by University Communications and Marketing, students can ask The Brain, the sculpture located near Merrill Hall on the Kent Campus.

The Brain Comes Alive on Kent State’s Campus

Dec. 3, 2018
Can I loft my bed? Is there a dining hall near my residence hall? Where am I able to park on campus? To answer these questions, students can ask The Brain on campus.

The Brain Comes Alive on Kent State’s Campus

Can I loft my bed? Is there a dining hall near my residence hall? Where am I able to park on campus? To answer these questions, students can ask The Brain on campus.
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Eriko Tanaka (right), Japanese program coordinator and lecturer, receives a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.
Eriko Tanaka (right), Japanese program coordinator and lecturer, receives a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.
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Eriko Tanaka (right), Japanese program coordinator and lecturer, receives a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.

Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award

Nov. 29, 2018
Eriko Tanaka, Japanese program coordinator and College of Arts and Sciences lecturer, received a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.

Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award

Eriko Tanaka, Japanese program coordinator and College of Arts and Sciences lecturer, received a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.
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Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren offers a "thank you" on behalf of the university for a successful Giving Tuesday 2018.
Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren offers a "thank you" on behalf of the university for a successful Giving Tuesday 2018.
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Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren offers a "thank you" on behalf of the university for a successful Giving Tuesday 2018.

Video: Record-Breaking Generosity on Giving Tuesday

Nov. 28, 2018
Kent State President Beverly J. Warren offers gratitude for record-breaking contributions during Giving Tuesday 2018.    

Video: Record-Breaking Generosity on Giving Tuesday

Kent State President Beverly J. Warren offers gratitude for record-breaking contributions during Giving Tuesday 2018.    
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A group of Kent State resident assistants traveled to Australia in the first trip of the university's International Residence Assistant Exchange Program.
A group of Kent State resident assistants traveled to Australia in the first trip of the university's International Residence Assistant Exchange Program.
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A group of Kent State resident assistants traveled to Australia in the first trip of the university's International Residence Assistant Exchange Program.

Trip to Australia Gives Kent State Resident Assistants Global Experience

Nov. 28, 2018
Kent State University resident assistants earned the opportunity to embark on an adventure of a lifetime to experience a new culture at a university in Australia. The Department of Residence Services and the Office of International Student Affairs at Kent State worked together…

Trip to Australia Gives Kent State Resident Assistants Global Experience

Kent State University resident assistants earned the opportunity to embark on an adventure of a lifetime to experience a new culture at a university in Australia. The Department of Residence Services and the Office of International Student Affairs at Kent State worked together…
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Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward
Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward
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Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

Kent State Stark Launches Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

Nov. 27, 2018
Kent State Stark student builds a path toward her future using the obstacles she has overcome.

Kent State Stark Launches Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

Kent State Stark student builds a path toward her future using the obstacles she has overcome.
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Open Enrollment Has Ended - Next Steps

Open Enrollment Ended Friday Oct. 31

Important Information and Next Steps

Thank you for being engaged this Open Enrollment season. Maybe you took a few minutes to just review your benefit plans or maybe there were important changes to make and you took the time and opportunity to do so. With that being said, we had over a 77% participation rate in Open Enrollment.

Over the next few weeks, the Benefits team will be finalizing the Open Enrollment process and completing tasks to ensure all updates are in place for a Jan. 1, 2026 effective date.

November Wellness Newsletter

Faculty & Staff Wellness Updates

Changes Coming to 2026 Wellness Rewards

You asked, we delivered! We are pleased to announce some big changes coming to the Wellness Rewards program:

Managers & Supervisors Update

Please be advised of these important items.

Open Enrollment Ends Friday

Open Enrollment ends this Friday, Oct. 31, at 4:59 p.m. Benefits notifications are sent by email, so please remind your teams to check their inboxes and review benefits information for plan year 2026.

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