Microsoft Recognizes Kent State University On February 1st, 2022, Microsoft published this article that highlights the great work that Kent State and the Division of Information Technology have done utilizing Microsoft Teams for hybrid learning and workplace collaboration on campus. The university's commitment to accessible and equal opportunity has earned high praise from Microsoft. Departments and university leadership partnered with each other to develop a strategy utilizing Microsoft Teams to allow hybrid educational and workplace efforts to persist when t...
It’s hard to know if you’re on the right track… until your passion shows you a better way forward. That’s what Brandon Mackovick learned as he navigated his way from high school to college. Born and raised in Youngstown, this Boardman High School graduate was drawn to the small regional campus at Kent State University’s Twinsburg Academic Center (TAC) for several reasons, ranging from affordability to smaller class sizes. And he thought he knew what major he would pursue once he got here. “My major kind of came all of a sudden and it’s a reminder of why you should always stay open-minded,” ...
U.S. News & World Report ranks six Kent State University programs in the top 100 among public institutions in its 2023 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Among the top 100 public institution programs, Kent State is recognized in the Best Nursing Schools: Master’s Programs, Best Education Schools, Best Mathematics Programs, Best Psychology Schools, Best Public Health Programs and Best Physics Schools rankings. Kent State is also recognized in an additional five new national rankings, bringing the total of Kent State programs recognized in the U.S. News 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings to ...
Michael Kavulic Speaks at Mentoring Mondays Virtual Webinar Join Michael Kavulic, Ph.D., assistant vice president for Research Administration today when he dives into understanding of a range of higher education areas, including research administration, governance, and technology. Developed in partnership between Human Resources Training & Development and Kent Engaged and Emerging Professionals (KEEP), Mentoring Mondays provides a way for Kent State employees to connect as mentor and mentee. Join KEEP over the lunch hour for round-table-style discussions with profession...
The School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2021-2022 season with a reimagined production of William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," running April 22 – May 1, 2022 in Wright-Curtis Theatre. Roe Green Visiting Director JaMeeka Holloway presents this new treatment of the classic Shakespearean comedy about love and misunderstanding. The "Much Ado About Nothing" production team includes assistant director and choreographer Jessie Cope Miller, assistant director Austin Verstreater, costume design by Victoria Mearini, lighting design by J...
Welcome back, Golden Flashes! We hope you had a relaxing and refreshing spring break and are ready to finish the semester off strong. March was full of exciting content! Take a look at some of our top posts. Instagram With warmer weather making an appearance, it’s no surprise that students are spending time basking in the sun! Our top post on Instagram features two students sitting in a hammock outside Taylor Hall enjoying the higher temperatures. View this post on Instagram &nbs...
The Leadership Tuscarawas Class of 2022 will present the results of their community projects at the Graduation Celebration on May 10. At the graduation celebration, 18 class members sponsored by small businesses, corporations, and non-profit organizations in Tuscarawas County, will be recognized for their achievements in the 10-month leadership development program. The class of 2021 will also be recognized (their graduation celebration was cancelled due to COVID). Each year, the Leadership Tuscarawas Signature Class is assigned community projects focused on making progress in Tuscarawas Cou...
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a national campaign that raises awareness and promotes education about sexual harassment, sexual violence, and how to prevent it. Please join the Title IX Coordinator and special guests from the Office of the Ombuds, Compliance, EOAA, and the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services to learn more about how to report, prevention education initiatives, and supportive resources. Register here: Title IX and special guest, The Center for Sexual Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS), Friday, April 15...
The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) residential summer programs empower students to pursue STEM-related interests through high-impact learning experiences and immersive teamwork. In the two-week Summer Institute, rising 10-12th graders explore high performance computing, programming and visualization. In the week-long Young Women's Summer Institute, rising 7-8th grade girls learn STEM skills and scientific problem solving. Applications are due April 15 at osc.edu/summer. ...
Join Michael Kavulic, Ph.D., assistant vice president for Research Administration when he dives into understanding of a range of higher education areas, including research administration, governance, and technology. Developed in partnership between Human Resources Training & Development and Kent Engaged and Emerging Professionals (KEEP), Mentoring Mondays provides a way for Kent State employees to connect as mentor and mentee. Join KEEP over the lunch hour for round-table-style discussions with professionals in a variety of fields. Why group mentoring? Group mentoring...