Kent State alum and employee Ilianna Velez

While a student at Kent State University, Ilianna Velez said she quickly realized that she was one of the few Latinx students on the Kent Campus. She didn’t let that deter her, however. In fact, it ended up fueling her determination to excel and led to her finding her purpose as a professional. While pursuing her bachelor's degree, Velez participated in undergraduate research, with a specific focus on exploring the barriers for Hispanic and other minority students in either attending college or graduating. Today, Velez, who received both her bachelor's degree and her Master of Higher Edu...

Dr. Mariann Harding

Kent State University at Tuscarawas Interim Nursing Director Mariann Harding, PhD, RN, CNE, FAADN, was recently appointed to a four-year term as treasurer of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) national board. OADN serves as the national advocate for the over 1,200 associate degree nursing programs across the country with the focus to advance excellence in nursing education and community college pathways into registered nursing careers. OADN is the only organization that advocates for associate degree nursing at the national level by using a collective voice to continue del...

Where can I pickup my package/letter?

Residence hall students have 24/7 access to packages delivered to lockers located in the Eastway Distribution Center. Oversized, (packages that don’t fit in lockers), overflow packages, and mail can be picked up at the Eastway Distribution Center desk .  The distribution desk is located right next to the lockers (across from Metro Deli). The distribution desk is open between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday – Friday. 

Wondering what it’s like to study abroad? Hear from Kristopher Franczak, a Kent State University student who spent a glorious summer at our Center in Florence, Italy.Did I ever think I’d study abroad in Italy?Traveling was never something that I thought I’d like before I studied abroad in Europe.Prior to taking the leap to study in Florence this past June, the thought of even leaving my little American bubble had stricken me with crushing anxiety. I was constantly asking myself questions about what could go wrong, like “What if I forget something at home?” or maybe “What if my phone gets ...

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