The Ohio Controlling Board has approved Kent State University’s request to purchase property located at 430-436 E. Main Street in Kent from seller GDR Partners LLC. The purchase of the property completes the university’s strategic acquisition of properties on this block associated with partnership with the city of Kent and the economic revitalization of the downtown business district. No student tuition or fees are being used to pay for the property. University investment proceeds have been set aside for all property purchases associated with this initiative. Kent State has identified ar...

Kent State University Police Services Officer Tricia Knoles is featured in a video promoting a new training program for police officers in Ohio. The course, titled Blue Courage, is sponsored by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Knoles was one of three law enforcement individuals from Ohio selected to appear in the video.  The 16-hour Blue Courage training teaches officers resilience, health and positive psychology along with the nobility of policing, respecting the community and community policing. All of these topics aim to help make the individuals well-rounded officer...

WKSU welcomes listeners to join in the conversation surrounding Donald J. Trump’s first 100 days as president through Indivisible. This hourlong, call-in radio show will air on WKSU Mondays through Thursdays at 8 p.m. through May 4. Produced by WNYC, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and The Economist, Indivisible is intended to bring Americans together for a national conversation during Trump’s transition, which follows a contentious election season. Indivisible will be a nightly gathering for all Americans to talk, debate and find common ground during the critical first 100 days of the new admi...

The Kent State University Police Department was recently reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The recognition comes after a comprehensive review of the agency and marks the eighth time the department has received the accreditation award. For the fifth time, the department also received the designation of Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation with Excellence. The designation is given to select agencies to recognize their effective use of accreditation as a model for the delivery of enhanced public safety services and management professionalism....

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Last month, Kent State University at Salem’s Communiversity Choir celebrated its 25th anniversary during an annual holiday concert that featured the blended voices of Kent State students, faculty and community members. Under the direction of Melissa Fucci, associate professor of music at Kent State Salem, this year’s theme was “Silver Bells.” Former director Kerry Glann returned to the campus and conducted a portion of the performance. The choir offered a variety of songs, including favorite selections from the last 25 holiday seasons, accompanied by area professional musicians and memb...

Dear Members of the Kent State Community: Earlier this week, we invited members of the Kent State University community to open presentations on the results of our campus climate study. I offer sincere gratitude to everyone who was able to make attending or viewing one of these presentations a priority within your very busy schedules. The levels of participation at these presentations reflect our community's commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all — the foundation of student, faculty and staff success and satisfaction. It has been nearly 20 years since our la...

For most college students, the search for a post-graduation career is one of the most stressful aspects of their collegiate experience. For Kent State University student Anne Skoch, a junior fashion merchandising major, her post-graduation career has been in the works since age 13. Upon graduation, Skoch will transition from full-time student to full-time entrepreneur as the owner of Anne Cate. Inspired by Skoch’s full name, Anne Catherine, Anne Cate is an online boutique that features skyline silhouette pillows, zippered purses and other accessories. “Anne Cate is a simple, sweet and...

Have an accomplishment you’d like to share? The e-Inside newsletter is seeking submissions of faculty and staff achievements for its weekly “Recognition” section. Information about publications, awards, speaking engagements and other professional activity will be considered. Submit a journal publication here.   Submit a book or magazine publication here. Submit a professional activity here. Items should be submitted for consideration only after completion or publication.   ...