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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![Graduating seniors from Kent State University's track and field teams celebrate their academic achievement.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Athletes1.jpg?VersionId=4o5hXLzCkN15zMXR2QfJLOK6HIAQYEFz&h=ec98a0f6&itok=VWaqV0Vq)
The 2016 Kent State University Golden Flashes have shattered the record for the highest annual grade point average (GPA) in program history. They also broke the record for the most students with a perfect 4.0.
![Waste removed from Kent State ends up in landfills.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video_0.jpg?VersionId=F3xaGPRDdydUii7VPGCnT.Vz1l1nJCZz&h=ec98a0f6&itok=MWcNRalX)
What happens when you throw away your trash? Kent State students produce an average of four pounds of trash per person per week.
!["42nd Street" is one of several performances that will be featured as part of the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center 2016-17 season.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-PAC1.jpg?VersionId=YYe9KZ5xharcNBsZJio_k6v7X5qBD.L2&h=ec98a0f6&itok=Q_62aBLi)
The Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center 2016-17 season will feature 21 diverse and high-quality performances, including comedy, dance, Broadway shows and additional concerts.
![Kent State University advertising majors Ellie Schering, Matt Varga and Emily Wahl presented a marketing campaign to V8®+Energy brand executives at the at the Campbell’s headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Advertising.jpg?VersionId=xvEdKhGnUvZ1VyGPdvj_29kzoZqS3uqj&h=ec98a0f6&itok=2U7iw0no)
Over the course of the Spring 2016 Semester, three Kent State University advertising majors developed an integrated marketing campaign for V8®+Energy.
![Kent State’s University Communications and Marketing staff, pictured, selected an Abraham Lincoln theme and created marketing materials for the 2016 American Advertising Federation of Akron’s ADDY award ceremony.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Addys.jpeg?VersionId=EXzwtUtXrQvjK4AMl3paOkWadS__LoIx&h=ec98a0f6&itok=PNN_dTRa)
Kent State University students and alumni received a Judge’s Choice award, along with two gold and nine silver awards at the 2016 American Advertising Federation of Akron’s (AAF-Akron) ADDY award ceremony, themed “Advertising Abe” in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.
![Kent State University celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement on June 3.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-Advancement.jpg?VersionId=XM_LbIKmGHEjJpRX.mTEyNsz136hfOuI&h=ec98a0f6&itok=LsrB19h6)
Kent State University celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement on June 3. The 34,400-square-foot center brings the Division of Institutional Advancement together under one roof.
Stina Olafsdottir, university bursar, has been selected to serve on the executive board of the Women’s Network of Ohio (WNO), an affiliate of the American Council on Education (ACE).
Uma Krishnan, Department of English, won an Honorable Mention for the 2016 CCCC James Berlin Memorial Outstanding Dissertation Award on April 8, 2016, during the 2016 CCCC Annual Convention in Houston, Texas.
The Division of Human Resources recently honored 47 Kent State University employees at the annual 20-Year Club celebration in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
Employees can access a poster of the 2016 20-Year Club members on the HR website.
Congratulations inductees!
Smartphone, Smart TV, etablet, eReader, Apple, HP, Android, to name a few. Then there is Google, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, IM, Flicker, YouTube, Yelp, Pinterest, etc. – welcome to the world of social media.
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.