Marianne Martens, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, published a book titled Publishers, Readers, and Digital Engagement (Palgrave McMillan, 2016).
Marianne Martens, School of Library and Information Science
All Kent State University-registered Internet Protocol (IP) phones on the Kent Campus and participating Regional Campuses have been connected to the University Mass Notification System (MNS). If the system is activated, all university-registered IP phones will broadcast the message. This is an upgrade of the Mass Notification System as only certain phones previously had been connected to the system.
In an effort to improve the tuition payment experience for international students, Kent State University recently partnered with Flywire, a leading provider of global payment solutions. The goal of the partnership was to provide Kent State’s international students and their families with a simple and streamlined way to make payments using international funds. The new platform was launched late October and has been an overwhelming success by enhancing the payment experience for international students, says University Bursar Stina Olafsdottir.
![Christopher Dum wrote a book about the year in which he lived in a motel to explore and chronicle the lives of those “cast aside by society." Christopher Dum wrote a book about the year in which he lived in a motel to explore and chronicle the lives of those “cast aside by society."](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/file/PROFILE-Christoppher%20Dum-MAIN.jpg?VersionId=ftpiHPsvrmvXMDmFmouYfqg6A_y.PUtd&h=e6f36a9c&itok=JJ92H51G)
For Christopher Dum, the term “bringing work home” took on a new meaning during the year in which he lived in a motel.
![Members of the Kent State University men's basketball team hold up the 2017 Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship Trophy. Members of the Kent State University men's basketball team hold up the 2017 Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship Trophy.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Unknown_1.jpeg?VersionId=jGz3uX1VAKENf0D0yLrgTsLVVot5TeU2&h=ec98a0f6&itok=pWnrA8fd)
The Kent State men's basketball team won the 2017 Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship, defeating top-seeded Akron Zips, 70-65!
![Emily Ribnik](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/FAMILIARFACES-Ribnik%20Emily.jpg?VersionId=jCrC6V3F1VQUvuY16gVNctDBRSHkynd3&h=8a019425&itok=FwKhRXN-)
Familiar Face
Emily ribnik
Clinical Mental Health Counselor and A.L.I.C.E Instructor
Counseling Services
Stark Campus
![Mason Lee Branham](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/file/NEWFACES-Branham%20Mason.jpg?VersionId=Fq5rEdrwpDoo88zC4Sy0Y1_ofmUK0HP0&h=8a019425&itok=VqPE-00a)
New Face
Mason Lee Branham
Residence Hall Director
Department of Residence Services - Residential Communities
Kent Campus
The Kent State Club Managers Association of America student chapter received an award at the association's World Conference.
![A model walks the runway at one of the Fashion School's past Annual Fashion Shows. This year, Michael Kors will partner with the school for its 35th Annual Fashion Show. A model walks the runway at one of the Fashion School's past Annual Fashion Shows. This year, Michael Kors will partner with the school for its 35th Annual Fashion Show.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article/SPECFEAT-Annual%20Fashion%20Show.jpg?VersionId=OSDNUMqCZ0_fzOhpRlfOjhZ0pWg28Muk&h=e6f36a9c&itok=0IhnWdET)
Luxury lifestyle brand Michael Kors will partner with the Kent State University School of Fashion Design and Merchandising to present the school’s 35th Annual Fashion Show.
![Kent State University President Beverly Warren meets with Xi'An International Studies University Wang Junzhe for a signing ceremony. Kent State University President Beverly Warren meets with Xi'An International Studies University Wang Junzhe for a signing ceremony.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/file/PHOTOLEAD-Handshake%202%20MAIN.jpg?VersionId=V9_KhOgptDH5FRi57zN8Ho2vEnjJBe08&h=e6f36a9c&itok=Zc6Hto3f)
Recently, a delegation from Xi'An International Studies University in China led by President Wang Junzhe met with members of the Kent State University faculty and staff to sign a partnership agreement between the two universities.
Join us for weekly walks each Monday through April 24 from noon-1 p.m. Meet on the "K" at Risman Plaza on the Kent Campus. Walks will take place rain, snow or shine on our beautiful campus or inside the Kent Student Center if weather does not cooperate. In any case, always meet on the "K."
In addition to getting your steps in, all participants will receive a "Mindful Mile" card. Get your card stamped for each walk. Collect six stamps to be entered to win a Fitbit. You also will receive a dining coupon for lunch that day.
The Kent State University Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed Kent State University in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, Kent State remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.
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