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As a first-year student, Mia found friendships and community through on-campus employment - a warm welcome that she now extends to future students.
Public speaking is something I have never shied away from, which led me to where I am now as a Kent State University tour guide. My name is Mia Hammerton, and I am a marketing major on track to graduate in the spring of 2026. When I heard of the opportunity to become a tour guide, I knew this was something I wanted to pursue. After going through the interview process, I was offered the position and began training. The most beneficial part of my training was the hands-on shadowing of veteran tour guides, where I learned important fac...
The Torchbearer Award was created as a recognition program to celebrate and honor Kent State University community members who are shaping the university with mentorship, cutting-edge curriculum, and new programs or initiatives that center diversity and inclusiveness and aim to increase belonging at Kent State University. Nominate a student, faculty or staff member, alum or retiree by Mar. 13, 2024.
Nominations are now open for the President's Award of Distinction, a recognition program for staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to advancing the university's strategic priorities and core values. Nominate by Mar. 13, 2024.
Tatsushi Arai, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, will lead the next program in the Dialogue and Difference series. Dr. Arai will reflect on the sources and nature of hatred in the context of identity-based conflict, and explore practical lessons from diverse conflict-affected societies to better understand and overcome identity-based divisions and hatred prevailing across the United States. The virtual program will take place February 22 at 4 p.m.
In the Spring of 2022, the KSU ARP, 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Plan menus were redesigned, utilizing a mutual fund menu featuring actively managed and passive (indexed) investments from a variety of mutual fund managers. The plans utilize Corebridge, Equitable, TIAA and Voya as the retirement plan providers. Employees with de-selected retirement plan providers had to select a new provider for payroll contributions that began in May of 2022.Ensuring Financial Wellness takes your active involvement, and making the time to periodically meet with your financial planner is important. ...