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Student Employee Appreciation Week is Here
The week of April 8 - 12 is National Student Employment Appreciation Week.
Mental Illness Visualized Through Create Awareness Art Exhibit
Several Kent State University departments have come together to produce Create Awareness, an art exhibit located on the first floor of the University Library that focuses on using art to depict the personal experiences of Kent State students, faculty and staff with mental illness.
Innovation on the Move
From the Kent State Magazine, “I want to be a voice in the renewable energy community,” says Angela Deibel, reluctant to give up her marketing edge. “I don’t want to just be an engineer—though I love it—but I want to tell [the public] about renewable energy.”
Faculty/Staff Health and Wellness Resources Fair April 17 & 18
Get your blood pressure checked. Loosen up in a “warm-up and stretching clinic” or relax with a soothing chair massage.
Call for Nominations: 2019 Celebration of Service and Engagement
Do you know a student, faculty member or organization that has given their time and talents to impacting the community through engagement
KSU Faculty/Staff Are on the Move!
Get ready to lace up those sneakers and stretch those muscles.
University Dining Services Celebrates Second Consecutive Win at Local Gala Fundraiser
Kent State’s Dining Services competed in the 11th annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala at the Tangier restaurant in Akron.
Kent State Trumbull Student Creates Big Buzz
When business administration major Deneen Penn started her college career at Kent State University at Trumbull, she had no plans to become Miss Ohio USA 2018 or to launch her own honey business. By her senior year, however, she had accomplished both.
Kent State Geography Professor Elected President of American Association of Geographers
David Kaplan, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Geography in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University, has been elected president of the American Association of Geographers (AAG), the premier academic and professional geography organization in the United States, for 2019-20.
Mental Illness Visualized through “Create Awareness” Art Exhibit
Several Kent State University departments have come together to produce Create Awareness, an art exhibit located on the first floor of th
Best Buddies Brings Kent State and Kent Closer Together
Best Buddies is an international nonprofit designed to foster real-life friendships between students and those in nearby communities with intellectual or developmental disabilities and is just one example of the ways that Kent State University and the city of Kent are supporting each other. The organization is back at Kent State thanks to Kent State senior Katie Mapus.
Our New Theme for this Year: EaaSy IT
The Division of Information Technology began this year by establishing a new approach to how we provide service to the university applyin
Corporate University Releases Wage and Benefits Survey Results
A lack of skilled labor is one of the top hiring challenges that businesses in Stark and Wayne counties face, according to the results of a wage and benefits survey conducted by the Corporate University at Kent State University at Stark. More than 120 area companies completed the online survey, which was conducted in 2018.
Kent State Alumna Gains National Attention During Women’s History Month
Kent State University has always been a place where breaking down barriers and changing the norm are encouraged and alumna Julia Montgomery Walsh serves as proof. Her work in business and finance was featured recently on Bloomberg’s list of women who broke barriers in business over the last 150 years.
New Opportunities for Young Alumni
Under the age of 35 and looking to re-engage with your alma mater and fellow Flashes? Then some of the new events and programs developed specifically for Kent State young alumni may be for you.
Walls Community Garden Lauded as Outstanding New Service Initiative
Kent State University’s Community Engaged Learning Initiative selected the Walls Community Garden for its Outstanding New Service Initiative award. The garden was selected for the award for understanding the needs of the community and making a positive impact on Kent State University, Walls Elementary School, where the garden is located, and the city of Kent.
Kent State’s Event With Bob Woodward Moves to Larger Venue, More Tickets Available
Due to an overwhelming response for free tickets for the Kent State University Presidential Speaker Series featuring Bob Woodward on May 4, the university has moved the event to the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).
Listening to the Deaf Community
Richard Costes, BA ’06, was born deaf, but grew up in a hearing environment. He told himself he wasn’t deaf. He refused to learn sign language and declined any assistance in the classroom and his grades often suffered as a result. Professors at Kent State helped Mr. Costes embrace his identity.
Kent State Named Third in Excellence in Management Cup
The Excellence in Management Cup from The College Sports Lab at Texas A&M recognizes athletic departments who maximize fiscal resources that lead to championships. The unique scoring system awards more points to athletic departments that win conference and national championships while efficiently allocating money to win championships.
Alumni Spotlight - Ali Salih ’05
Ali Salih ’05, IT consultant at Blue Chip Consulting Group.
Cory Tilson, '10, Laureen Tilson, '11 and Alex Rodger, '09
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May 4 Course Takes Students On Journey Through History
As part of Kent State University’s May 4 course, senior Julia Pharmer sifted through resources in University Libraries' Special Collections and Archives and engaged in classroom discussions. Perhaps one of the most engaging sessions though was when Professor Emerita Laura Davis, Ph.D., gave students a firsthand account of her May 4 experiences.
Legendary Journalist Bob Woodward to Speak at Kent State on May 4
On Saturday, May 4, legendary journalist Bob Woodward comes to Kent State University as part of the Presidential Speaker Series. He will speak at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).
Legendary Journalist Bob Woodward to Speak at Kent State on May 4
On Saturday, May 4, legendary journalist Bob Woodward comes to Kent State University as part of the Presidential Speaker Series. He will speak at 7 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
Chapter Spotlight: National Capital Alumni Chapter
The National Capital Alumni Chapter hosts events and programs that engage almost 3,000 alumni living in the greater Washington D.C.
Women’s Center Hosts #Elect Her Program
On February 2, the Women’s Center hosted the first annual #Elect Her program, a one-day nonpartisan training for women o
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) is
Kent Cultural Fair Brings The World to Local Third-Graders
Early childhood education majors at Kent State University helped create a Cultural Fair for third-graders of Kent City Schools. The event, held in the Kent Roosevelt gymnasium, included stations and activities for students to learn about different countries and cultures such as learning a traditional Persian dance.
LGBTQ+ Centers Summit May 2019 and Fall 2019 TailGayte and Rainbow Run 5K Announced!
Wednesday, May 29 at 9 am - 2:30 pm the LGBTQ Student Center will host the LGBTQ+ Center’s Summer Summ
Equipping the Leaders of Today, Building the Foundations of Tomorrow
The Diversity Education and Training Lab serves as a conduit for Kent State’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusio
ASSURE Program Continues Summer 2019
For the past two years, the Office of Faculty and Graduate Student Retention, Inclusion and Success has conducted an eight-week multidisc
Kent State Ranks in the Top 100 of Best Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News & World Report
In its 2020 edition of Best Graduate Schools, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Kent State University in the top 100 of Best Graduate Education Schools.
Statewide Tornado Drill to Be Conducted Wednesday, March 20
Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 20, at 9:50 a.m.
Professor Captures French Liberation via Unique Documentaries
Seventy-years after Allied forces liberated the people of Paimpol, France, during World War II, Professor Richard Berrong decided to document part of the story that he felt had not been told. He traveled to France to do something he had never done – create a documentary film. In the end, he made two and got some surprises along the way.