Prioritizing Student Success
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROFILE: Meet Winnie Bush
International student alumna Winnie Bush, originally from Nigeria, loved the many different opportunities she had at Kent State. A graduate of the Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs master’s program, Winnie was able to work on campus as a graduate assistant, take part in internships, and get involved in student organizations.
Kent State Enhances Mental Health Services Through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Psychological Services at Kent State University has enhanced its mental health services and in the process changed its name to better reflect its scope of practice. The Division of Student Affairs recently underwent a reorganization, and according to the Director, Counseling and Psychologica…
It's times like these
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Welcome to the first full week of this spring semester. We are just short of a year since our lives changed, with many classes converted to a remote format, and we have lost much of that face-to-face contact that we had taken for granted. Considering all…
Division of Student Affairs Launches New Three-Year Strategic Plan
The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) started the strategic planning process in October 2019, culminating with the implementation of a three-year plan that will contribute to the institution’s vision of being a student-ready university providing transformative learning experiences for all Kent State…
They’re Back! Kent State Students Move Into Residence Halls
Kent State University students began moving into residence halls on the Kent Campus on Aug. 19, as part of a phased-in process that will continue over five days.
Emergency Grant Fund Provides Support
“The idea of Flashes taking care of Flashes means so much to me,” said Shelbee Stidom, ’22, about receiving an emergency grant. “This community has pulled through for me and my family.”
Learning Leadership and Philanthropy
“Being part of Rising Scholars taught me about career paths that I never would have thought of on my own,” said Morgan Briand, ’22. “Rising Scholars has changed my life.”
Public Health Students Have Boots on the Ground in COVID-19 Fight
When the Ohio Department of Health sought help this summer for work on the COVID-19 pandemic response, more than 110 students from Kent State University’s College of Public Health raised their hands to volunteer.
Taking the Large Classroom Experience to the Next Level – for More Than 30 Years
During his 34 year tenure at Kent State University, professor Lawrence Marks, Ph.D., has been at the forefront of developing online classes, which have become an indispensable part of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students Adjust to Living on a Closed Campus
When Kent State University closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March, not all students living on the Kent Campus were able to leave.