Kent State University faculty, staff, students and parents are eligible for a 5 percent discount at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. Rates vary depending on dates and occupancy. For more information and to book reservations, visit www.kentstatehotel.com or call 330-346-0100.
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![Kent State Assistant Chief of Police Bill Buckbee talks with students at the first-ever Coffee With a Cop event in the Nest. Kent State Assistant Chief of Police Bill Buckbee talks with students at the first-ever Coffee With a Cop event in the Nest.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article/02PROFILES-Coffee1.jpg?VersionId=xpwNdZ6Gwdf5OGkQtmKSDCSWBfcWNQnn&h=ec98a0f6&itok=rz7movcc)
The Kent State University Police Services hosted its first-ever Coffee With a Cop event in the Nest in the Kent Student Center on Sept. 14. Students who attended the event had the opportunity to interact with Kent State police officers in a casual setting and receive free coffee, and the first 200 students who attended also received a free travel mug.
Kent State University’s Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) program is celebrating its 14th year. Though relatively new, the Kent State TEFL program has been able to offer its students a diverse experience through an intimate network of partnerships in Dresden, Germany.
![Kent State University alumnus and Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal Josh Cribbs cuts the ribbon to start the 2016 Homecoming Parade. Kent State Celebrates Homecoming 2016](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Homecoming%202016%20video%20thumbnail.jpg?VersionId=Dc.oN0CsAH8Lrr7.VuZoixW0onb21Rhl&h=ec98a0f6&itok=zRwvOccV)
Homecoming 2016 featured a fun, family-friendly parade with alumnus and Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal Josh Cribbs, Kiss on the K, the football game and much more. Go Flashes!
![The contemporary a cappella sensation VoicePlay will be on stage at the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center on Oct. 15. The contemporary a cappella sensation VoicePlay will be on stage at the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center on Oct. 15.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article/03REGIONAL-VoicePlay1.jpg?VersionId=3v7XHQm3pXv2iMXBiEyTa41u7fL8H2Mq&h=ec98a0f6&itok=Yecfbnm2)
The contemporary a cappella sensation VoicePlay will be on stage at the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 15.
A graduate student project at Kent State University grows into a countywide food insecurity prevention program.
![Kent State University’s Academic Success Center has received the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award for its success as an interactive academic space for students to reinforce what they learn in the classroom. Kent State University’s Academic Success Center has received the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award for its success as an interactive academic space for students to reinforce what they learn in the classroom.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Profiles1_0.jpg?VersionId=n7N7ut_nnl9IJN7F1CiLlDkqctaghFp0&h=ec98a0f6&itok=YaeH-mmN)
The Kent State University Academic Success Center has received the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award for its success as an interactive academic space for students to reinforce what they learn in the classroom.
![Pictured is the new home of Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-CAED.jpg?VersionId=YttFzxou1NRSuwKafbQF6mTVXRRLas5B&h=ec98a0f6&itok=dKOx4FNC)
The College of Architecture and Environmental Design at Kent State University has moved into its new home! Join us in Kent on Oct. 7 to celebrate our community and future.
![Virginia Albanese (far left) of FedEx Custom Critical presents a giant check to Kent State President Beverly Warren. Also pictured are Interim Dean Robert Sines, Vice President Stephen Sokany and Flash. Virginia Albanese (far left) of FedEx Custom Critical presents a giant check to Kent State President Beverly Warren. Also pictured are Interim Dean Robert Sines, Vice President Stephen Sokany and Flash.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/e%20inside1.jpg?VersionId=RiIpn2qWyVyVNkhTkz4N.XtHbN33_9ci&h=ec98a0f6&itok=f35ltX3J)
Kent State University’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will receive a $1.5 million gift from FedEx over three years. The gift will support the university’s flight program.
Sam Olson is beginning her final year in the Veterinary Technology program at Kent State University at Trumbull and has decided to make her final fall semester a memorable one.
Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!
At Kent State, we want to honor the celebration of our Native American and Indigenous culture by developing a calendar encompassing all the university events that are relevant to Native American Heritage Month. The Native American Heritage Month Planning Committee is welcoming university divisions, departments and student organizations to begin submitting their programming, activities and events to the University Events Calendar to be featured on the Native American Heritage Month Website.
Open Enrollment is from Oct. 16, through Nov. 3. Each year in the fall, benefits-eligible employees may select and make changes to their health coverage plans based on their needs and the needs of their family. Outside a qualifying life event, this will be the only window during which such changes may be made. Click to learn more, and to see how to access the Open Enrollment Portal.