UPDATED 7/5/22: The below press release has been updated with Christian Palich’s new job. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Christian Palich of Plain City, Ohio, to the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Palich will serve through May 16, 2031. He succeeds Virginia Addicott, who completed her nine-year term on the Board.  A Kent State alumnus, Palich is vice president of public affairs for the firm Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, where he advocates on behalf of clients in multiple sectors in Washington, D.C.; Columbus, Ohio; and states across the nation. He is ...

Warren, OH (June 13, 2022) - Following a national search, Adil M. Wadia, Ph.D., F.G.S., of Orrville, Ohio, has been selected as the new assistant dean of Kent State University at Trumbull. Wadia most recently served as a senior lecturer of Geosciences at the University of Akron's Wayne Campus. He joins Kent State Trumbull on Monday, June 13, 2022.   "I am coming to this new position with plenty of experience at a regional campus, so I am familiar with common challenges as well as the opportunities," Wadia said. "This is a great team in Trumbull, and I look forward to doing my part to he...

The Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas announced its 2022-23 season highlighted by the much-anticipated return of the smash hits Blue Man Group and Riverdance. Other highlights include the music of Celtic Woman, Josh Turner and The Guess Who as well as comedian, movie and television star Rob Schneider. The full season comprised of 27 diverse performances will also feature additional concerts, family shows and comedies. “Over the past year, as we welcomed world-class artists and our fantastic audiences back into our beloved Performing Arts Center, we began to feel ...

KENT, OH – The Kent State University Museum announces the opening of “Pathfinders: Kent State University School of Fashion Alumni,” featuring Jules Acree, Deanna First, Keäma Garrett, Joshua Hupper, Miyako Nakamura, and Anne Skoch. On view June 24, 2022 through May 28, 2023, the exhibition brings together recent work from these six alumni of the Kent State School of Fashion, each of whom are defining their own pathways amidst the everchanging industry of fashion, social media and design. Every alum in the exhibition has at least 6 years of experience beyond graduation, and they represe...

They have gone above and beyond to keep Kent State University moving forward during the pandemic, and now they are being honored for their dedication and hard work. Kent State President Todd Diacon recently notified nine faculty members and 14 staff members that they have received special awards for their work and service. The faculty members were recognized with the President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition in the faculty member’s discipline. The staff members are the recipient...

Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff, Cuyahoga County, where Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, the Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic and the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative are located, has been lowered from  “high” to “medium” community level designation for COVID-19 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a result of this change in designation, face coverings are no longer required indoors at these Cuyahoga County locations. Currently, no counties where Kent State has campuses or locations are at the high-level designat...

The Jenkinses will also contribute $25,000 annually so that student-athletes from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds can receive immediate support George L. Jenkins, a 1963 graduate of Kent State University, and his wife, Gina, of Scottsdale, Arizona, have pledged $1 million to create the Gina and George Jenkins Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund that will support student-athletes in any varsity athletics program or team sponsored by Kent State’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. This scholarship will be awarded to socioeconomically disadvantaged student-athletes, prioritizing t...

We understand how important medical care decisions are. Unfortunately, the benefits office cannot advise you about whether you should or should not sign up for Medicare and/or which part(s) you should enroll in (Part A-Hospital, Part B-Medical). No two situations are the same, as each person has unique circumstances and needs. If you are considering Medicare, it would be best to contact your local Social Security Administration office for assistance. You can find important information regarding Medicare, including how to reach your local SSA office, at https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/...