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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The Sage Project is a way to recognize women students who have taken their education and time at Kent State University into their own hands and who have found balance in following their path and making their mark at Kent State.
See green technologies including renewable energy, green building and clean transportation at the Kent Green Energy Ohio Tour on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 12-4 p.m. at multiple locations at Kent State University and throughout the Kent community.
![The honorees of the 2018 Diversity and Scholarship Celebration: The Annie L. Dawson Foundation, Christa Porter, Janice Byrd, Sharlene Chesnes, Elizabeth Jean, Manny James, Betsy Justice, Gregory King and Billy Soule. The honorees of the 2018 Diversity and Scholarship Celebration: The Annie L. Dawson Foundation, Christa Porter, Janice Byrd, Sharlene Chesnes, Elizabeth Jean, Manny James, Betsy Justice, Gregory King and Billy Soule.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILE%20-%20Diversity%20and%20Scholarship.jpg?VersionId=CY3x_iKl_pgEbFuXIIOrIf9zxOXagl9Y&h=e6f36a9c&itok=1HTKthOa)
The Diversity and Scholarship Celebration recognizes students, faculty, alumni and community supporters who provide outreach support and programs focused on increasing the success of underrepresented and/or underserved students at Kent State University.
![A student from Kent State University's Hugh A. Glauser School of Music practices in what she calls "a perfect spot" on campus. The poor acoustics there help her to better hear – and correct – any flaws in her performance. A student from Kent State University's Hugh A. Glauser School of Music practices in what she calls "a perfect spot" on campus. The poor acoustics there help her to better hear – and correct – any flaws in her performance.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTO%20OF%20THE%20WEEK_0.jpg?VersionId=BSUmi0zT3oo9nJLCAwud.DS9zE4wWOWb&h=e6f36a9c&itok=FKpTrPmF)
A student from Kent State University's Hugh A. Glauser School of Music practices in what she calls "a perfect spot" on campus. The poor acoustics there help her to better hear – and correct – any flaws in her performance.
![The Rural Scholars program held several workshops throughout the summer with new scholars, new mentors and a new program leader - Michelle Adkins. The Rural Scholars program held several workshops throughout the summer with new scholars, new mentors and a new program leader - Michelle Adkins.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL%20Rural_Scholars%20MAIN.jpg?VersionId=z073ckgftotsozK3dEPJy5mv_bjNvMBQ&h=e6f36a9c&itok=353M1_U3)
Michelle Adkins was named the outreach program coordinator for the Rural Scholars program on the Salem and East Liverpool campuses.
![Akron’s Signet Real Estate Group will lead the design phase of the marquee building of the first phase of the Kent Gateway Plan – the proposed new home for the College of Business Administration. (Rendering courtesy of Signet) Akron’s Signet Real Estate Group will lead the design phase of the marquee building of the first phase of the Kent Gateway Plan – the proposed new home for the College of Business Administration. (Rendering courtesy of Signet)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTO%20LEAD%20-%20College%20of%20Business%20Admin%20buildling%20developer.jpg?VersionId=Q1XrSfDPYUoi21sCdlkPspPh9EdguTvs&h=e6f36a9c&itok=zStzF5Qu)
The project is part of the university's Gateway to a Distinctive Kent State, a $1.2 billion master plan to transform the Kent Campus over 10 years.
![Kent State announced salary increases for non-represented employees. Kent State announced salary increases for non-represented employees.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Arch-v2.jpg?VersionId=jyKc2V2Ji1_7YkWwtWun6_b1E4Q8lhTX&h=e6f36a9c&itok=PfVuc7AJ)
In order to remain competitive and encourage retention, we are pleased to announce a new and innovative way to provide salary increases for the non-represented classified and unclassified employees.
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Familiar Face
nzinga Hart
Academic Program Coordinator
College of Communication and Information
Kent Campus
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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.