See green technologies including renewable energy, green building and clean transportation at the Kent Green Energy Ohio Tour on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 12-4 p.m. at multiple locations at Kent State University and throughout the Kent community. This free, open house-style tour is part of the statewide 16th annual Green Energy Ohio Tour. This free event features four green energy spots on Kent State’s Kent Campus and five off-campus spots in the greater Kent area. These green spots are places that showcase leading clean energy features. Kent State’s Office of Sustainability collab...

Brothers Wayne and William Dawson established the Annie L. Dawson Foundation in 2007, inspired by their mother’s passion for education and setting goals for success. This year, Kent State University has named the Greater Cleveland area-based foundation the recipient of its 2018 Dr. Daniel Mahony Award for Social Responsibility. University College and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion give the award annually to an individual or organization that has achieved eminence for distinctive service relating to and/or enhancing diversity in a humanitarian natu...

Anxiety, depression, stress, family issues, academic performance and relationship problems – in that order – were the major issues facing college students who seek counseling, according to a 2016 report from the Center for Collegiate Mental Health. Studies have shown that meditation can help to reduce stress and anxiety, alleviate depression, improve cognition and reduce distractions. Kent State University researchers also have found meditation to be helpful in reducing high blood pressure. Melissa Celko, director of Kent State of Wellness, a university-level initiative to promote h...

@media only screen and (max-width: 45.5625rem) { .horizScroll { float:left; } } At Kent State University, we value our employees as our most valued resource. In order to remain competitive and encourage retention, we are pleased to announce a new and innovative way to provide salary increases for the non-represented classified and unclassified employees. The tiered structure is outlined in the table below: Salary Tier Salary Increase Below $80,000 2% $80,000-$110,000 1.5% ...