COVID-19

A student wears a Kent State mask during the COVID-19 pandemic

Kent State Professors Research Proper Use of Face Masks to Better Protect From COVID-19

Two professors have conducted much-needed research on face coverings that use alternative textiles to protect the public from COVID-19 and how to keep those masks virus-free.

Tags: College of Public Health , COVID-19 , College of Education, Health and Human Services , Success Story

Kent Campus

Coaches and Players Stand for the National Anthem

Kent State Department of Athletics Goes Above and Beyond to Keep Students Safe

Whether Kent State’s 450 student-athletes are studying or practicing, their safety and health remains the university's top priority.

Tags: University News , COVID-19 , Intercollegiate Athletics , COVID-19 HUB

Kent Campus

A student wears a Kent State mask during the COVID-19 pandemic

Kent State Professors Research Proper Use of Face Masks to Better Protect from COVID-19

Two professors have conducted much-needed research on face coverings that use alternative textiles to protect the public from COVID-19 and how to keep those masks virus-free.

Tags: University News , College of Public Health , COVID-19 , College of Education, Health and Human Services , COVID-19 HUB , Healthy Communities Research Institute

Kent Campus

University Statement Regarding Quarantine at Centennial Court A

The Kent City Health Department has notified 19 residents of Centennial Court A on Kent State University’s Kent Campus that they must quarantine until Oct. 10 due to possible exposure to the communicable disease COVID-19.  The 19 students will remain in a separate section of Centennial Court…

Tags: COVID-19

Kent Campus

University Statement Regarding Quarantine at Clark Hall

The Kent City Health Department has notified 25 residents of Clark Hall on Kent State University’s Kent Campus that they must quarantine until Oct. 7 due to possible exposure to the communicable disease COVID-19.  The 25 students will remain in a separate section of Clark Hall. Meals will be…

Tags: COVID-19

Kent Campus

Staff assembling equipment for improved instruction.

Classroom Technology Committee efforts lead to Significant Improvements in the Instructional Experience

In-person instruction will change dramatically this Fall with the requirements in place to ensure physical distancing.  To accommodate the needs defined by these requirements, a Classroom Technology Committee was formed to make recommendations on technology so…

Tags: ITfeature , Coronavirus , COVID-19 , Keep On Working , Keep On Teaching

Information Technology

Virus and medical worker stock image

We Haven't Hit the Peak Yet - Dr. Tara Smith Discusses What's Ahead for COVID-19

Tara C. Smith, Ph.D., a professor of epidemiology from Kent State's College of Public Health, discussed the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19 and what's ahead for our state and country during a recent conversation on Facebook Live. 

Tags: University News , College of Public Health , COVID-19 , COVID-19 HUB

Kent Campus

DeWeese Health Center

Helping Kent State Keep On Working

On March 10, Kent State University officials ceased face-to-face classes and has allowed for flexible work arrangements through April 12 due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19. The Division of Information Technology has created a guide on how to maintain productivity using collaborative tools like…

Tags: ITfeature , Coronavirus , COVID-19 , Keep On Working , Keep On Teaching , Keep On Learning

Information Technology