The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Kent State University Tuscarawas is pleased to announce an expansion to include Stark and Wayne counties in addition to services provided in Tuscarawas, Columbiana, Coshocton, Carroll, Holmes, Harrison, and Jefferson. This expansion allows for the continuation of quality services to assist small business owners in building and growing their businesses in the nine-county region. The Tuscarawas campus welcomes business advisor, Holly Bollinger to the team. For more information, please feel free to contact Steve Schillig, SBDC director, ...
This fall, Kent State alumnus Omar Roy, D.M.A., joined the University of South Carolina as assistant professor of piano and piano pedagogy. There, he teaches applied piano and coordinates group piano classes.
Once again, Kent State University shines in the new U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Colleges rankings. U.S. News has again named Kent State among the Top Public Schools in the nation in the newly released rankings. Kent State ranks No. 107 among public institutions in the nation and is the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the list. The university improved its ranking, moving up two spots compared to last year. “I am delighted these rankings further demonstrate what we already know: Kent State is a top public school and one of the best national unive...
Through a 5-year, $2.6 million grant from the US Department of Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Center for Public Policy and Health (CPPH) will partner with CHC Addiction Services in Akron, Ohio to expand and enhance medication-assisted treatment services for opioid use disorder. The project will provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in combination with comprehensive opioid use disorder services, including counseling, behavioral therapies and recovery support services. The project will also implement outreach and engagement strategie...
Through a 5-year, $2.6 million grant from the US Department of Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Center for Public Policy and Health (CPPH) will partner with CHC Addiction Services in Akron, Ohio to expand and enhance medication-assisted treatment services for opioid use disorder. The project will provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in combination with comprehensive opioid use disorder services, including counseling, behavioral therapies and recovery support services. The project will also implement outreach and engagement strategie...
In these complex times when social justice, abolitionist teaching, critical race theory and the like are under attack, it is more important than ever for our community to take a stand for positive systemic change in our society and the ways we envision schooling.
The College of Communication and Information joins Kent State University in recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month by shining spotlights on CCI friends and students who are part of Hispanic and Latino/a/x communities. Friends of the College - Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy Student - Miranda Sepúlveda National Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes and celebrates the heritage, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Sept. 15 to commemorate Independence Day for five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvado...
Mental well-being is a state in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to contribute to their community. Join Employee Wellness this October for webinars focused on holistic mental health (Oct. 20) and how advertising can influence our financial choices (Oct. 12). We also encourage employees to review the services available to you and your family members through Kent State Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program, Impact Solutions. Addit...
Employee Vaccination Drawing Week 2 Winners: Week two winners of the Kent State University employee vaccination drawing have been announced. Congratulations to the lucky winners! Mary Peterson $100 Assistant Professor Antonette Ferritto $100 Secretary Johanna Solomon $100 Assistant Professor Zhiqiang Wang $100 Provost Fellow Peggy Soltis $100 Administrative Secretary Lori Armstrong $100 Faculty Part-time-Semester Caroline Kappel $100 Faculty Part...
The College of Fine and Professional Arts regrets to announce that Harry Ausprich, former dean who lived in Philadelphia, passed away recently. He was 88. Read Harry's obituary. ...
