Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff, I write to you amid advancing legislation in Columbus, an expected U.S. Supreme Court ruling and the potential for more developments in these early months of the 2024 election cycle that will have impacts on our university. I have spent a considerable amount of time speaking on our behalf in meetings with the author of Ohio Senate Bill 83 at the Statehouse, with Gov. Mike DeWine, with Ohio’s higher education chancellor and with presidential colleagues from across the Ohio public universities. I have worked to make clear how our univ...
August 22, 2026
Haymaker Farmers’ Market Trip with the Kent State of Well-Being
- Did you know Portage county’s oldest producer’s only farmers market is right in your backyard?!
- Let the Kent State of Well-being guide you on your first trip to stock up on yummy, prepared foods, locally grown fruits and veggies, fresh cut flowers, roasted coffee, handmade soaps, art and more!
- Walk around to learn about the local farming community and meet friendly local makers.
- Meet us at our Well Hut tent at the DeWeese Health Center parking lot to hop on the free trolley, get
August 21, 2026
IT Welcome Tent
- Welcome to Kent State! Stop by the IT Welcome Tent to discover free tech resources available to help you succeed in school!
- Learn how to get free Microsoft Office, Adobe Express, TechHelp support, tech training, and much more. Our team is here to answer your questions and get you connected.
- Visit their website to explore IT Services for students at Kent State! Go Flashes!
- Will be on Eastway and Library from 9:00 a.m.
Last summer, Kent State University at Ashtabula student Breanna “Bre” Cole met with English professor Abigail Bowers, Ph.D., about reigniting the campus’s LGBTQ+ club, KSUA Allies, a group that promotes and supports members of the LBGTQ+ community attending the Ashtabula Campus. With Bowers serving as the club advisor, Cole took the lead in growing the club and hosting regular meetings and special events, highlighted by “The Gayme Event” afternoon of activities for all students this past spring. For those efforts in growing the KSUA Allies club, Cole was recognized at the Ken...
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