Kent State University at Tuscarawas recently honored Alfred and Maryann Fearon as the recipients of the Toast to Education Award, recognizing their lifelong dedication to education, student success and the enrichment of the Tuscarawas County community.The Toast to Education Award honors individuals whose leadership, generosity and service exemplifies Kent State Tuscarawas’ mission of access, opportunity and community engagement. The Fearon’s were selected for their enduring commitment to education and their broad philanthropic impact across the community.Mr. Fearon is a lifelong resident of th...

 The Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) supports students through the Undergraduate Fellowship Program. In this program students across any major with interest in environmental science, environmental design, or the like come together to form a like-minded, yet diverse, community of scholars. Fellows receive mentorship from ESDRI staff, including workshops and other career development opportunities, as well placement with a research or creative activity faculty mentor if desired. If fellows have a faculty mentor they may apply for funding for their research or...

Following a trial period on the Kent Campus, Kent State University has ended the Flock Safety license plate recognition camera system.This spring, the university implemented the cameras on an exploratory basis to begin to evaluate whether the technology would strengthen campus safety. The administration heard from members of the Kent Campus community that, for some, the cameras made them feel less secure rather than more secure. That feedback was meaningful and informed the university's decision to end the program. Kent State remains committed to a robust approach to campus safety that re...