OkCello will perform at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University - Tuscarawas on Saturday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. While in the area, he will also visit local schools as part of the Performing Arts Center’s Educational Outreach initiative. Okorie “OkCello” Johnson is an American cellist-songwriter whose artistry integrates cello performance, live-sound-looping, improvisation, and storytelling - all culminating in original compositions that collide classical with jazz, EDM, reggae, and funk. InStyle magazine identified him as a member of the “Creative Class Making Atlanta the New...

As we approach the consequential Nov. 8 midterm election, it is not lost on Lesa Cruz, a first-year Kent State student, what her first-time voting could mean to women’s reproductive health.   In June 2022 when Cruz heard that Roe v. Wade was overturned, she attended a protest in her hometown, Lorain, Ohio, and she registered to vote as soon as she could.  “I’m really strong about Roe v. Wade being overturned,” said Cruz, a zoology major. “I don’t like them putting laws on women’s bodies. It’s one of the main reasons I got registered to vote. I think these restrictions hav...

In August 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a student debt relief plan that includes one-time student loan debt relief targeted to low and middle income families. Applications for this debt relief program opened in early October 2022. The University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at Kent State University provided an information session to assist students, alumni and university community members with this student loan debt relief program. Brenda Dillon, assistant director of Student Financial Aid, provided attendees with the latest information regarding the program. He...

At-home Covid-19 tests are still available from CVS pharmacies at no cost to individuals covered under either university-sponsored health plan. To get your no-cost tests, you will need to present your CVS CareMark prescription card. Covered individuals can receive up to eight over-the counter (OTC) tests without a prescription per 30-day period.  You can also schedule a free Covid-19 vaccine shot or booster at CVS. Scheduling is quick and easy using their online portal. Remember to bring both your medical and prescription cards to your appointment. As always, if you have a...

Kent State Today recently reached out to Michael Ensley, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, about what to watch for in the final weeks leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Ensley sees the economy, immigration, crime and access to abortion as key issues for voters while also providing insight into polling. “What can we expect to see in this fall’s elections both across Ohio and the nation? What trends should we look for?”  Midterm elections almost always are challenging for the incumbent president’s party - the president’s party almost always loses seats because ...

“Earthworms Can and Will Make Changes in Theater” was chosen as the number one Three Minute Thesis presentation at the finals for Kent State’s eighth annual competition held on Friday Oct. 28.  The top nine presenters who had advanced from two previous preliminary rounds made their presentations in the Kiva. Students were given three minutes and one PowerPoint slide to make a concise and engaging presentation.  Preliminary rounds included 15 students from various colleges on October 20-21.  After Friday’s 3MT final presentations, the top three winners were chosen by two ...

Join us for a night out with Kent State Women’s basketball. On Thursday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m., the women’s basketball team will be hosting Mercyhurst University in the MAC Center for their first game of the season. All Kent State faculty and staff who present a valid Kent State ID will receive free admission for themselves and one guest. We hope to see you there and Go Flashes! For more sporting events and to learn more about Kent State Athletics, visit the Kent State Golden Flashes website. ...

Hi, Drupalites, Let us start by thanking you for your contributions to your Drupal website and your patience with us during the current content freeze. We understand that this is an inconvenience. We would also like to thank you in advance for your continued patience as we share some important updates. The Arrival of Drupal 9 Is Shifting; Soft Content Freeze Will Be Extended The complexity and the sheer size of Kent State's web footprint is something we all understand! Because it is our digital front door to the university, our Division of Information Technology's web presence group a...

Students from the Kent State East Liverpool physical therapist assistant (PTA) and the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) programs joined efforts to help support the Banquet of Lisbon. The students used fundraisers to make a combined donation of $600 to help the Columbiana County campuses host the banquet on Oct. 24. Each year, PTA and OTA students from the Kent East Liverpool campus find unique ways to increase awareness about their fields, while raising funds for a cause chosen by the classes. The Banquet of Lisbon is held each month at the New Lisbon Presbyterian Church in Lisbon, pr...