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The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of two new institutes – the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute and the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute – during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 10. The Anti-Racism and…
KENT STATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ESTABLISHES TWO NEW RESEARCH INSTITUTES; Kent State Today; March 10, 2021
The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of two new institutes – the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute and the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute – during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 10. The Anti-Racism and…The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is continuing the yearlong virtual series, Shaping a Better Future: Dialogues and Strategizing for Change. This town hall series focuses on identity, understanding and change, and exploring the diversity of the American…
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION CONTINUES YEARLONG VIRTUAL SERIES; HR Faculty Staff News; March 8, 2021
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is continuing the yearlong virtual series, Shaping a Better Future: Dialogues and Strategizing for Change. This town hall series focuses on identity, understanding and change, and exploring the diversity of the American…Image

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One of Kent State University’s newest faculty members in the Department of Geology has already made her mark with the recent publication of her and her colleagues’ work to better understand the effects of global warming as it relates to the…
TAKING A DEEP DIVE INTO THE UTILIZATION OF OCEANIC SEDIMENTS; Division of Research and Sponsored Programs; March 5, 2021
Image courtesy of Allyson Tessin One of Kent State University’s newest faculty members in the Department of Geology has already made her mark with the recent publication of her and her colleagues’ work to better understand the effects of global warming as it relates to the…Image

The 2021 E-Cycle Drive at Kent State University is open to students, faculty, staff and the Kent community. Electronics recycling will be open on March 3, 10, 17, and 24, from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Kent State University R-17 parking lot…
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY HOSTS FREE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING; HR Faculty Staff News; March 3, 2021
The 2021 E-Cycle Drive at Kent State University is open to students, faculty, staff and the Kent community. Electronics recycling will be open on March 3, 10, 17, and 24, from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Kent State University R-17 parking lot…Image

Kent State University has been designated as a First-gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success for its commitment to improving the experiences and advancing outcomes of those who are first in their families to attend college. The center is an…
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY FOR PROGRAMS TO ASSIST STUDENTS FIRST IN THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND COLLEGE; Kent State Today; March 2, 2021
Kent State University has been designated as a First-gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success for its commitment to improving the experiences and advancing outcomes of those who are first in their families to attend college. The center is an…Image

Being happy and healthy go hand-in-hand, because happiness not only FEELS good, it IS good for overall health and well-being! It is one thing to know what it feels like to be happy, but understanding its valuable impact on health and how to achieve…
WELLABLE HAPPINESS CHALLENGE; HR Faculty Staff News; March 1, 2021
Being happy and healthy go hand-in-hand, because happiness not only FEELS good, it IS good for overall health and well-being! It is one thing to know what it feels like to be happy, but understanding its valuable impact on health and how to achieve…The Flashes Safe Seven is now the Flashes Safe Eight!
Kent State University developed its Flashes Safe Seven safety principles last year to protect the university community during the COVID-…
INTRODUCING THE FLASHES SAFE EIGHT
The Flashes Safe Seven is now the Flashes Safe Eight! Kent State University developed its Flashes Safe Seven safety principles last year to protect the university community during the COVID-…Image

In a month synonymous with cupid, hearts and chocolates, it seems fitting that Kent State University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is celebrating 10 years of love. The celebration began on Valentine’s Day and will extend…
KENT STATE’S LGBTQ+ CENTER MARKS 10-YEAR MILESTONE; Kent State Today; February 24, 2021
In a month synonymous with cupid, hearts and chocolates, it seems fitting that Kent State University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is celebrating 10 years of love. The celebration began on Valentine’s Day and will extend…Image

Kent State has partnered with InSinkErator® through the implementation of Grind2Energy®, an organics recovery process that converts food waste to renewable energy. This forward-thinking approach allows us to significantly decrease our impact on the environment while creating…
GRIND2ENERGY FOOD WASTE RECYCLING SYSTEM AT THE DI HUB; Dining News; February 19, 2021
Kent State has partnered with InSinkErator® through the implementation of Grind2Energy®, an organics recovery process that converts food waste to renewable energy. This forward-thinking approach allows us to significantly decrease our impact on the environment while creating…Image

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As the COVID-19 pandemic approaches a one-year mile marker, the temptation and opportunity to socialize, party, and indulge in public events grows increasingly stronger. Perhaps now more than ever it is important for people to…