We invite you to an upcoming panel, “Difficult Work and Self-Care in the Academy,” on Wednesday, April 19 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm in the lower atrium of Cartwright Hall. Hosted by the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute and in collaboration with the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, this session will focus on strategies that promote life balance for faculty who teach or conduct research in areas that are controversial or highly politicized. The session will give faculty the opportunity to engage in a focused discussion on ways to manage stress and increase well-being, health, ...

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...