Graduate students at Kent State now have a space intentionally designated for them to work, research, consult and, most importantly, thrive. The Write Place, founded by the Graduate College in fall 2022, is a supportive space for graduate students to work on their research, be part of a fellow accountability group and have access to upper-level writing guidance. “Students have families, and they’re working full time,” Christa Porter, Ph.D., associate dean of the Graduate College, said. “So to be able to offer a physical space where they have access to consultants, they have access to us ...
"It looks like you're busy - I'll hold the leash." Senior Visual Communication Design major, Malia White and her service dog Lipton are both learning in assistant professor Tim Bell's Fashion Photography class in the School of Visual Communication and Design(VCD). According to the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS), service animals are welcome in nearly all parts of our campuses, unless the animal's presence would compromise a sterile environment. SAS has posted a complete listing of guidelines for service animals on campus. It's important to remember that...
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Dear Kent State University Student, This email is to inform you that wastewater samples taken from your residence hall show a significant increase in the COVID-19 virus. What Does This Mean? Wastewater samples are collected from sewer lines that connect your residence hall and others. We monitor these samples because they are an early indicator of COVID-19; the virus shows up in wastewater often days before a person knows they are infected. COVID-19 virus in wastewater does not tell us who is infected or how many people are infected but is a key indicator of virus spread. What Can ...
When LeBron James sank a 21-foot turnaround jumper in the third quarter of the Lakers vs. Thunder Game Tuesday night, he reached a milestone that made students in Kent State's I Promise Scholars Program proud. James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA scoring record. In 2020, Kent State provided the opportunity for a college education to all eligible students in the LeBron James Family Foundation's (LJFF) oldest I Promise Network class by guaranteeing four years of tuition and one year of room and meal plan. The tuition program was the culmination of an existing partnership between Kent Stat...
