Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will open its 49th season with a production of “9 to 5." Directed by Porthouse producing artistic director Terri Kent, “9 to 5” opens June 16 and runs through July 1. A preview performance will take place on June 15. With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, “9 to 5” is based on the hit 1980 movie starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. When three female coworkers are pushed to the boiling point, they c...

Kent State University Health Services and the health departments of the City of Kent and Portage County have recently become aware of confirmed mumps at Kent State University - Kent Campus. Our community's health and safety are our top priority. All appropriate measures, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, were followed. University Health Services is advising all students and university employees that it is likely that the mumps virus is circulating in the vicinity and advising everyone to be aware of the signs and symptoms of this virus. What is mumps? Mumps ...

Hi, Drupalites, As we gear up for summer, sending some important updates that will impact your websites. SITEIMPROVE: YOU WILL BEGIN RECEIVING TWO REPORTS. DISCOVER THE IMPORTANCE. UCM web team has been focused on accessibility for years. We are positioning the university for the next step when it comes to supporting its Electronic Information Technology Policy, which will go into effect, Monday, May 1, after having been approved at the March Board of Trustees meeting.  We will be expanding both our training and reporting efforts going forward. Reporting All ...

The  Peer Mentoring Project is an endeavor of the Kent State Ashtabula campus to increase student success within the Health Degree programs in the first semester of college. Success in the first semester will lead to higher retention rates, more academic confidence, fewer course repeats, higher levels of preparedness, and quicker entrance into healthcare-related programs. Mentors will develop a structured and trusting relationship with new freshman pursuing healthcare programs to offer guidance, support, and encouragement. A peer mentor can be referred to as a friend, coach, advisor, r...

Updated 5/2/17 - Please note that the 47th annual commemoration on May 4 at noon has been moved to the Kent Student Center Ballroom due to the weather. Lecia Brooks of the Southern Poverty Law Center to serve as keynote speaker Kent State University holds its 47th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place May 3 and 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provides an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and also reflect on what May 4 means today.  “We pause to rem...

 Kent State University at Tuscarawas is announcing the signing of a Dover High School graduating senior to their cross country and track & field teams. On April 27, Garrett Bradley signed a Letter of Intent to run for the Kent State Tuscarawas Golden Eagles cross country and track & field teams. Bradley is a four-year varsity letter winner for the Tornadoes and garnered numerous athletic and academic awards at Dover. He has been a regional qualifier in both the 4x800 relay and for the cross country team, was named to the Third Team All-County cross country team twice, as w...

Dr. David Hurd will present “Eclipse Mania – Are you prepared?” at Kent State Tuscarawas May 5 at 6 p.m. in Founders Hall Auditorium. The presentation will explore the intrigue of eclipses and the basics behind them. The event is free and open to the public. On August 21, 2017 the path of totality of a solar eclipse will pass through the heart of the United States. The last time the path of totality crossed the U.S. was in 1979 where it just went through the remote northwest.  “Eclipse Mania” will give participants a sneak preview of the event and why it will be a phenomenon. The dynam...

A person’s genetic makeup influences how frequently he or she uses social media, according to research by Chance York, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication. York conducted the research by comparing survey responses between sets of fraternal and identical twins – an approach that has been widely used to study how political views, among other things, are influenced by genetic traits. He found that while both types of twins showed similarities in social media use when compared with one another, the correlation was stronger in identical twins. ...