The upcoming Kent State University Museum exhibition, “Fashion Meets the Body: Juried KSU Faculty Exhibition” will feature individual and collaborative works created by faculty from the Kent State Fashion School and School of Art. The exhibit, which opens September 28, with a special artists’ reception on October 9, will feature innovative two- and three-dimensional artwork that uses technology, mixed media and fiber relating to the theme “fashion meets the body.” Highlights of the exhibit include garments made entirely of recycled socks, inventive re-imaginations of traditio...

Congratulations to the following faculty members who are receiving tenure: Ikpe (Justice) Akpan, Tuscarawas, Management and Information Systems, College of Business Administration Rachael Blasiman, Salem, Psychological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences Vinay Cheruvu, Kent, College of Public Health Lisa Custer, Kent, Health Sciences, College of Education, Health and Human Services Robin Dever, Geauga, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, College of Education, Health and Human Services Tameka Ellington, Kent, Fashion Design and Merchandising, College of the Arts Amy ...

Familiar Face Jasmina D. Waters Assistant Director  Upward Bound Math Science Program Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Develop strategies and incentives to increase student achievement and success. Create and implement student-centered programs, events and activities targeted toward first-generation and/or low-income students. Collaborate and communicate clearly with campus and community colleagues to support student success and advocacy.   WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: September 2012 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: I worked in various student positions...

New Face Lisa A. Abraham Senior Writer University Communications and Marketing Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I write about anything and everything Kent State! WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2017 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: I was a news reporter and editor in Ohio for many years, most recently working as the food editor for The Columbus Dispatch. LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The wonderful energy from all of the students and my kind and helpful co-workers. ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: This was a great job o...

As part of the Wellness Your Way incentive program, full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to attend an on-site health screening which will count toward their 2019 Tier One Wellness Your Way requirements.   In addition, we have arranged flu vaccine clinics to align with all upcoming health screening dates through December 2018 for all campuses.       Completing Your Tier One Activities If your health screening is completed on-site with Be Well Solutions, Kent State University's wellness partner, it will automatically be loaded into your persona...

Join us for the third annual Rainbow Run, coordinated by Kent State University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Student Center. This year, we will have a glow run!  The race will begin at 7 p.m. on Sept. 21. Meet at Risman Plaza (outside the Kent Student Center). This event will take place rain or shine. You can walk, run or roll your way through the 5K course on the Kent Campus. Along the way, collect glow items to help you finish with some bright color! Parking for the Rainbow Run is located at Kent State’s Memorial Athleti...