For the 10th time, Kent State University is being recognized as a “Great College to Work For,” according to the latest survey by the Great Colleges to Work For program. The program recognizes the colleges that get top ratings from their employees regarding workplace practices and policies. Kent State is one of only 15 four-year public universities in the nation and is the only Ohio public university to receive the 2021 “Great College to Work For” designation. Other large four-year universities (with 10,000 or more students) similarly rated as Kent State include Florida International Uni...
Central Ohio Alumni Chapter Kent Skate
The Central Ohio Alumni Chapter can't wait for Kent Skate! Join alumni and friends for a fun-filled afternoon of pizza and games, then hit the ice to skate the day away. Enjoy this opportunity to catch up with Golden Flashes in the New Year!
Cost: $10 per person, for guests who choose to ice skate
This event is now full. Please email alumni@kent.edu if you would like to join the waitlist.
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month (November), we are shining a spotlight on the students, alumni and faculty within the College who are making a difference in Native American communities by advocating for change and elevating diverse voices. If you would like to be considered as a feature-ee for a future heritage month celebration, please contact us at cci@kent.edu. ...
A new initiative resulting from a partnership between the Center for Adult and Veterans Services (CAVS), the Parenting Student Task Force, the College of Education, Health, and Human Services (EHHS), the Academic Success Center, and University Libraries is giving parents and families the chance to have a quiet study time up to six hours per week. The sixth floor of the library – the family-friendly floor -- welcomes in those interested each Wednesday from 4-7 p.m., and the Williamson House located at 1200 East Main Street serves as host each Thursday from 4-7 p.m. While parents have the ...
Students at Kent State University at Trumbull who are in need of food, personal items and clothing will now have more support from the university following Trumbull’s Care Closet official opening on Oct. 18. Trumbull’s Care Closet was created by the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and is set up as a fund that faculty, staff and the community can donate to. It’s goal is to provide necessities for students who can’t afford them. “Food insecurity continues to plague communities across Northeast Ohio and the nation,” Kent State Trumbull’s Marketing and Communications Coordin...
Week 8 Vaccination Winners Announced! Rachel M. Bungo $100 Applications Support Analyst Tiffany L. Holler $100 ET Designer Stacie A. Ansley $100 Asst Counselor, Intl Admission Maegan L. Richards $100 Academic Learning Commons Coord, Lib RC Francisco L. Torres $100 Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo Jennifer M. Gehring $100 Special Assistant Shari K. Fleming $100 Contact Investigator - INR Michael L. Palmieri $100 Research Assoc/Special Pr...
Being the first in your family to go through college takes confidence and perseverance. Without a support system that knows the demanding obligations of a full schedule, this can feel overwhelming and sometimes impossible. This is why Kent State University is supporting these students and the challenges they may face while pursuing a degree. National First-Generation College Celebration is on Nov. 8, and Kent State is hosting a weeklong celebration filled with campus-wide activities and learning opportunities to recognize students who will be the first in their family to graduate with...