The Kent City Health Department has notified 42 residents of Koonce Hall, ninth floor, on Kent State University's Kent Campus that they must quarantine until Oct. 16 due to possible exposure to the communicable disease COVID-19. The 42 students will remain in a separate section of Koonce Hall. Meals will be provided along with other university resources through the quarantine period. Anyone testing positive has been moved to isolation. The university will work with the students and their instructors to ensure a seamless transition to remote learning for any face-to-face courses. Kent Sta...

The Kent City Health Department has notified 15 residents of Centennial Court E, third floor, on Kent State University's Kent Campus that they must quarantine until Oct. 16 due to possible exposure to the communicable disease COVID-19. The 15 students will remain in a separate section of Centennial Court E. Meals will be provided along with other university resources through the quarantine period. Anyone testing positive has been moved to isolation. The university will work with the students and their instructors to ensure a seamless transition to remote learning for any face-to-face course...

With one foot in the old world of books and another in the new world of technology, Dawn Tolchinsky, is a walking renaissance woman who can relate to young and old souls with equal measure. As Adjunct Professor of Information Technology at Kent State University Geauga Campus, Tolchinsky’s classes in IT 11000 (Intro to Apps) and IT 12000 (Intermediate Apps) appeal to students of all demographics, including retirees in the Senior Guest Program. Learn more. ...

In the midst of ongoing protests for racial justice and equality around the country and specifically on Kent State University's campus, several students and student organizations are requesting change from the University, which includes anti-racism training for all students. The Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers anti-racism training on Kent State’s campus, which consists of a series of sessions that include anti-racism workshops, Cultural Competency Basics & Awareness, Understanding Unconscious Bias, Leadership, Mindset & Care, Learning How to Be an Ally, and various...

Kent State University at Ashtabula lead faculty Ed Trebets and instructor Eric Cotton will be among a group of educators traveling to collaborate with European winemakers on innovative practices and technology advances within the wine industry.  The Study Tour is a VESTA (Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance) program funded through a National Science Foundation (NSF) International Advanced Technology Education grant.  The tour will travel to Portugal and France for the purpose of collaborating about innovative scientifically based practices and technology advances...

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Ruoming Jin, Ph.D., of the Department of Computer Science partnered with Deric Kenne, Ph.D., of the College of Public Health in an exploratory research effort to develop a computer learning framework using cell phones to monitor student mental wellness while protecting personal information. This innovative 18-month pilot-study is funded by a $150,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.  For more information visit: https://www.kent.edu/research/news/kent-state-professors-use-mobile-devices-study-behaviors-during-pandemic ...

(Warren, OH) The Animal Welfare League (AWL) of Trumbull County and Kent State University at Trumbull are teaming up in October to find homes for sheltered dogs and cats.  The Adopt-A-Dog (or Cat) social media campaign will feature a different dog or cat each day. Animal photos will be posted on Facebook and Instagram. "We are always in need of adoptive homes for dogs, cats, and other animals," said Lorilyn Shandor, chief executive officer, Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County. “We were seeing an increase in adoptions early into the pandemic as people had more time at home.” ...

Hello, my name is Vladis Alimova! I am a pre-nursing major working my way up to become a successful nurse and bringing health and happiness to everyone. I am currently in my sophomore year of college at the Kent State Geauga Campus. I have enjoyed the past year and the beginning of this year very much and have had so many amazing experiences. From small classes to unforgettable relationships, this campus has really given me everything that I need to pursue in my career. I am looking forward to the next years on campus and can’t wait to become more involved with on-campus activities such as wri...