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 University at Trumbull continues to examine ways to encourage prosperity in the Mahoning Valley.
Diversity really matters to students at Kent State University, and those issues and accolades have a new administrative channel in the Student Diversity Action Council, a branch of the University Diversity Action Council that seeks to be a voice and an advocate for the student body.
Online final grading for summer 2018 Summer 1 (POT S1) began Thursday, July 12, via FlashFAST. Grading also is now available for any summer 2018 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Tuesday, July 17. Any final grades for summer 2018 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These summer 2018 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, July 19.
![Pictured are Julie Owen, associate professor at George Mason University; Christian Hightower, assistant director, Student Leadership Development; Lamar Hylton, dean of students; Dan Oswald, USG president; and Shay Little, vice president, student affairs. Pictured are Julie Owen, associate professor at George Mason University; Christian Hightower, assistant director, Student Leadership Development; Lamar Hylton, dean of students; Dan Oswald, USG president; and Shay Little, vice president, student affairs.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Leadership1.jpg?VersionId=doryJJQnPqrZXpBtPCVLuT5r6nA9dndc&h=e6f36a9c&itok=b0GGvRcB)
Preparing the next generation of change agents to positively impact their communities involves investing in and empowering them to become effective leaders.
![George R. Newkome, Ph.D., a two-time Kent State University alumnus, smiles with Kent State President Beverly J. Warren. George R. Newkome, Ph.D., a two-time Kent State University alumnus, smiles with Kent State President Beverly J. Warren.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Endowment.jpg?VersionId=HDtr3PHgU49VWKcGOoB8e2j3IlQYGa6a&h=e6f36a9c&itok=eVcz5QpA)
George R. Newkome, Ph.D., and his wife, Mary Jane Saunders, Ph.D., have pledged $1 million to fund a first-ever professorship in materials science in Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences.
![A Kent State University student works at IdeaBase, the student-powered creative agency in downtown Kent, which is a service of Kent State's College of Communication and Information. A Kent State University student works at IdeaBase, the student-powered creative agency in downtown Kent, which is a service of Kent State's College of Communication and Information.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-IdeaBase.jpg?VersionId=vatsvuTdsx7zyg79rqAVPgr2rd4S1c8I&h=e6f36a9c&itok=jGroKyKB)
Kent State University students and staff at IdeaBase speak about their experiences working on real-world client projects. IdeaBase is a student-powered creative agency in downtown Kent and is a service of Kent State's College of Communication and Information.
![Kent State University at Trumbull student Sarah Heavner will play the role of a costumed character during her internship at Disney World this fall. Ms. Heavner is a communication studies major and minoring in theatre. Kent State University at Trumbull student Sarah Heavner will play the role of a costumed character during her internship at Disney World this fall. Ms. Heavner is a communication studies major and minoring in theatre.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Disney.jpg?VersionId=T4t7zfiESoi.Ejelr7iAHAFglPcEUXlK&h=e6f36a9c&itok=5ACnBTtj)
Anything your heart desires will come to you, especially if you put in the work. Just ask Sarah Heavner.
![Kent State University employees and mascot Flash participate in a spin bike workout session at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center during the On the Move kickoff event. Kent State University employees and mascot Flash participate in a spin bike workout session at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center during the On the Move kickoff event.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Move1.jpg?VersionId=XAlijvbdQRIHgg52OIpYelYLCekKM0JH&h=e6f36a9c&itok=E3_irVFn)
Kent State University is movin’ on up – one move at a time! Kent State employees are incorporating fitness into their workday, engaging more in physical activities and other aspects of well-being, and taking charge of their health.
![Kent State University student Matti-Lynn Chrisman celebrates after being crowned Miss Ohio 2018. Photo credit: Lou Whitmire, Mansfield News Journal. Kent State University student Matti-Lynn Chrisman celebrates after being crowned Miss Ohio 2018. Photo credit: Lou Whitmire, Mansfield News Journal.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/MissOhio2018.jpg?VersionId=hn4QkhGejaigRzv1UCx.PK7oWX1n1YcL&h=e6f36a9c&itok=1MDLViz1)
Beauty, brains, poise and talent were on full display at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield, Ohio, on June 16 where Kent State University student Matti-Lynn Chrisman bested 19 other beauty queens to win the crown and title of Miss Ohio 2018.
![A Kent Blossom Art Intensives participant works on an art piece during the two-week program. A Kent Blossom Art Intensives participant works on an art piece during the two-week program.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-BlossomArt.jpg?VersionId=7oeGVvIW3ZQyURBhBjVvo_LUhShbbZ2U&h=e6f36a9c&itok=1aoPR1bV)
Kent Blossom Art Intensives are a series of two-week studio art intensives conducted each summer since 1968 at Kent State University by resident School of Art faculty and an exciting array of visiting artists.
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.