Dear Kent State University Faculty and Staff,Kent State has made a minor revision to its winter closure schedule for the current year. The university will close as previously scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at 10:30 p.m., with offices now set to re-open on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.As a reminder:The December biweekly pays will be on Dec. 12 and Dec. 26. The December semi-monthly paychecks will be issued on Dec. 15 and Dec. 31.The January biweekly pays will be on Jan. 9 and Jan. 23. The January semi-monthly paychecks will be issued on Jan. 15 and Jan. 30.Employees who are not eligible for ...
Several important dates are coming up for admitted Kent State students, so we made a list to keep you and your student on track.As we move into the holiday season, we want to make it as easy as possible to inform you and your student of important upcoming dates, events and information.Here’s what you need to know:Commit to Kent State! Students must submit their enrollment fee in their admissions portal to unlock their Jan. 14 next steps and secure their spot in the incoming class.Jan. 14 Next Steps: This is the first day your student can complete two vital, exciting tasks:Register&nb...
Kent State's College of Nursing is equipping tomorrow's healthcare workforce with cutting-edge technology that bridges classroom learning and bedside care. The College has introduced AI-powered virtual reality simulation—a first-of-its-kind application in nursing education that standardizes clinical practice while giving each student individualized feedback on their performance.The technology transforms how students learn critical nursing skills. Rather than the traditional simulation model where one student performs while peers observe, VR headsets create an immersive, personalized learning e...
School of Theatre and Dance
Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance and Porthouse Theatre are proud to announce that the cast and crew of Porthouse Theatre were recognized for their work over the past year. Multiple nominations have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards.These significant achievements highlight the talent and dedication of the students, faculty and staff involved. We celebrate this success and continue to inspire through outstanding performances and contributions to the world of theatre and dance.2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards Nominations and WinnersBest Choreography Of...
School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
Associate Professor Sonya Irving, Ph.D., received the Gold Teaching Recognition Award for her work titled, Dequantifying Learning: Embracing Qualitative Standards-Based Assessment.The teaching development awards program recognizes actions that enhance teaching and learning at Kent State University. The program allows instructors to earn tiered awards (bronze, silver, gold & platinum) for their efforts to learn about, implement, evaluate and investigate evidence-based instructional practices. All instructors at Kent State, including graduate students and faculty of all appoin...