Epidemiology Professor Featured on Mindscape Podcast

Kent State University College of Public Health professor Tara Smith, Ph.D., was featured on Sean Carroll’s Mindscape podcast to talk about the novel coronavirus (and its associated disease, COVID-19) pandemic. Smith gives insight on what measures are useful and which are probably not.

University Libraries Awarded Grant to Completely Digitize Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection

On Ohio Statehood Day, February 26, Kent State University Libraries was awarded a $13,646 grant from the Ohio History Fund to partially cover the digitization costs of their Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection. The grant will provide funding to create free, online access to high-resolution, digitized copies of these sought-after resources. Aside from the United States Library of Congress, Kent State is the holding institution for the largest and most complete set of Ohio Sanborn maps.

Alumni Life

Kent State Men’s Soccer Alumni Reunion Recap

Gary C. Goldberg

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Gary C. Goldberg

Assistant Vice President, Student Services
Student Affairs

Gail Hansen-More

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Gail Hansen-More

Special Assistant
College of Nursing
Kent Campus

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

KENT STATE HONORS COLLEGE STUDENTS HELP THE HOMELESS

On February 21, Jackie Searfoss, a representative of the Streetsboro United Methodist Church (SUMC), visited Kent State University to int

Campus Executive Chef wins NACUFS Culinary Challenge

Campus Executive Chef, Billy Edmondson, won first place at the 2020 NACUFS Midwest Culinary Challenge.

Faculty Research Spotlight: Dr. Jay Dorfman

“I’m at my happiest when I’m making music or teaching others to do it,” says Dr. Jay Dorfman.

Kent State Panel Discussion Brings Together Leaders Who Were Impacted by Campus Violence

On Thursday, March 12, Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services will host “Leading Through Tragedy,” an event that brings together a panel of leaders who were impacted by campus violence from institutions such as Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois University and Chardon High School in Ohio.

Comparing Complexities: Jackson State Alternative Spring Break Trip

In lieu of traveling to a crowded beach for spring break, some Kent State students will opt for a more informative spring break trip. From March 22-26, 2020, students will head to Jackson, Miss., to learn about the complexities between the Kent State May 4 shootings and the Jackson State shootings, both of which occurred in May of 1970.

Tickets on Sale Now for May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert Featuring Joe Walsh and David Crosby

UPDATE: THE CONCERT IS SOLD OUT

Tickets are on sale now for the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert featuring Joe Walsh (w