Kent State University has applied for the Bicycle Friendly University designation from the League of American Bicyclists. We would like to hear from you about your experience bicycling on the campus, and your perspective of Kent State’s efforts to encourage, promote and accommodate bicycling. Please complete the 2023 Bicycle Friendly University Campus Reviewer Survey before Oct. 10, 2023. Click here to complete the survey.   ...

Bra Recycling Drive: October 2 through October 27, to collect reusable or worn-out bras and reduce the number of textiles in landfills. Bras that are in good condition will be donated to the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center, and worn-out bras will be recycled. tinyurl.com/KSUBraRecycling tinyurl.com/KSUBraRecycling ...

After spending her younger years in a variety of volunteer roles with non-governmental organizations in her native Macedonia, Ivana Krsteska chose Kent State to study sustainable architecture and also serves as a Kent Student Ambassador. Ivana graduated from Niko Nestor High School in her hometown of Struga, Macedonia, in 2010, and grew up as the oldest child in her close-knit family. Her father is a civil engineering technician, and her mother is a psychologist and talented cake decorator. She credits them with instilling a unique blend of artistic and engineering talents in her. H...

After spending her younger years in a variety of volunteer roles with non-governmental organizations in her native Macedonia, Ivana Krsteska chose Kent State to study sustainable architecture and also serves as a Kent Student Ambassador. Ivana graduated from Niko Nestor High School in her hometown of Struga, Macedonia, in 2010, and grew up as the oldest child in her close-knit family. Her father is a civil engineering technician, and her mother is a psychologist and talented cake decorator. She credits them with instilling a unique blend of artistic and engineering talents in her. H...

On Saturday, Sept. 23, in observance of National Public Lands Day, students from Kent State University's Recreation, Park and Tourism Management program and the Environmental and Conservation Biology program joined other volunteers in planting trees in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Professors in Kent State's Recreation, Park and Tourism Management program, Andrew Lepp, Ph.D., and Philip Wang, Ph.D.,were also part of the group. This program is from the School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration within Kent State's College of...

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Kent State University with its platinum-level award for Encouraging Environmental Excellence.  Kent State was one of 48 companies, schools or organizations in the state honored by the Ohio EPA for taking exceptional measures to protect Ohio’s environment and for continued commitment to environmental stewardship.  Solar panels on the roof of Purinton Hall at Kent State's East Liverpool Campus. Ohio EPA’s Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) program recognizes businesses and organizations through four ...

Kent Wired Article by Ella KatonaKent Interhall Council works to spread sustainability awareness around campusBy Ella Katona, Kent Wired September 16, 2023  Ella KatonaShaine Price is a sophomore and the Director of Community Development for Kent Interhall Council The Kent Interhall Council has many events planned this fall semester to increase sustainability awareness across campus.The Director of Community Development for Kent Interhall Council, Shaine Price, is a sophomore at Kent State working for more sustainable recognition on campus to better help the environment.“My...

Kent State University students grabbed their paddles, boots and waders to help clean up the Cuyahoga River. The service trip was put together by the Kent State's Recreation and Wellness Services’ Adventure Center, which holds adventure trips, service trips and team-building programs. The Adventure Center hopes to hold at least one service trip each semester allowing students the chance to give back to the environment. Chris Lukas, assistant director of outdoor adventure and operations, put together this semester's event with the environment as the top priority. “In the past we’ve...

Electric scooters have become increasingly popular on Kent State University’s Kent Campus since the introduction of SPIN scooters in March 2022. Approximately 300 eScooters and 150 eBikes are available to rent. With that in mind, the Kent State Community should be aware of the dos and don’ts when operating the scooters.  “We want people to educate themselves and be as informed as possible before jumping on one of these devices,” said Christopher Lukas, assistant director of outdoor operations and adventure for Kent Recreational Services. “Because if not, the scooters can be dangerous.”...

Sept. 1 was National Food Bank Day, and the partnership between Meijer and Kent State University can help people support Kent State’s Flashes Fighting Hunger just by doing their weekly grocery shopping.  The Stow Meijer is partnering with Flashes Fighting Hunger to help fight the impact that rising food prices have on students and families in the Kent community. This year, the store announced Kent State as one of its Simply Give partners. Simply Give is Meijer’s customer-driven program whose goal is to help stock local food pantries. The program encourages...