University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 1 Josh Cribbs, a three-time NFL Pro Bowler and 2010 graduate of Kent State University, will return to his alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal at the university’s annual Homecoming on Oct. 1. “I feel honored to be the Grand Marshal,” Cribbs says. “I feel like it’s a job well done on my part to be able to have this accomplishment, to be asked to be in a position to represent Kent State in this fashion. I love giving back to, not just the community, but my alma mater. This is a great way to do it and continue this...

Many academic buildings on the Kent Campus will undergo improvements to make them more accessible to people with disabilities. The buildings, many of which were built decades ago, will be enhanced with features that go above the minimum standards required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Because much of our campus was developed in the 1960s and earlier when accessibility was not incorporated into buildings, many buildings did not accommodate handicap access,” says Michael Bruder, executive director for facilities, planning and design in Kent State’s Office of the University Ar...

We all know the importance of conserving energy in the workplace, but there are certain days when energy conservation efforts can have a significant impact on energy costs. Frank Renovich, Kent State’s associate director of energy operations, says there are 10 to 15 days a year designated by the utility companies as “peak load days.” These days correspond to times when electricity consumption is at a peak on the electric grid. The dates and times can occur anytime, but often take place during hot afternoons or early evenings between June and September. Any load reductions that the universit...

Mail Services has added two new options for mailing packages that are available through FlashPac, the department’s online shipment service. First, a carrier has been added for packages going to international destinations, including Kent State University locations abroad. DHL specializes in international shipments and is now one of the options to select as a carrier in FlashPac. Mail Services also now accepts overnight shipments. These shipments will be guaranteed to arrive sometime during the following day. Departments can select the carrier online in FlashPac but must call Mail Services by...

Employees report benefits of university’s OneWellU program Kent State University’s wellness program, OneWellU, provides programs, services and resources designed to support faculty and staff physically, mentally and emotionally. Kent State finished 29th in the recent 12-week On the Move Challenge and earned the designation of a Top 50 Most Active Company. Kent State’s OneWellU program has provided a variety of programs ranging from stress management, personal health coaching, nutrition and several physical activity programs.  The On the Move Challenge proved to be one of the most e...

The state’s only wine degree programs, offered by Kent State University at Ashtabula, has hired Edward Trebets to lead the future development of the degrees and serve as a full-time faculty member in the two associate degree programs. Trebets is an award-winning winemaker, most recently of Debonné Vineyards and Grand River Cellars in Madison, Ohio. In his tenure as winemaker, he was awarded more than 950 medals: 200 gold and double gold, numerous silver and bronze medals, and 14 Best of Show for his wines in competitions ranging from the Great Lakes Wine Competition and the Finger Lakes Intern...

For the second straight year, five Kent State University athletic programs are being recognized by the NCAA with Public Recognition Awards for outstanding academic performance.     A total of 10 athletic programs spanning 20 teams (nine sports) from the Mid-American Conference (MAC) have been recognized by the NCAA for their academic performance. Kent State’s five recognized teams are the most among the MAC schools. No other school in the conference had more than three teams recognized. “Having five sports recognized this year is a testament to the commitment that the entire Kent S...

The state’s only wine degree programs, offered by Kent State University at Ashtabula, has hired Edward Trebets to lead the future development of the degrees and serve as a full-time faculty member in the two associate degree programs. Trebets is an award-winning winemaker, most recently of Debonné Vineyards and Grand River Cellars in Madison, Ohio. In his tenure as winemaker, he was awarded more than 950 medals: 200 gold and double gold, numerous silver and bronze medals, and 14 Best of Show for his wines in competitions ranging from the Great Lakes Wine Competition and the Finger Lakes Intern...

Kent State University alumnus and NFL Pro Bowler Josh Cribbs is coming home for Kent State's 2016 Homecoming celebration on Oct. 1. Join Cribbs, and thousands of other Golden Flashes, for all the fun and exciting events. Learn more about the celebration and all the planned events at www.ksualumni.org/homecoming.     ...

The state’s only wine degree programs, offered by Kent State University at Ashtabula, has hired Edward Trebets to lead the future development of the degrees and serve as a full-time faculty member in the two associate degree programs. Trebets is an award-winning winemaker most recently of Debonné Vineyards and Grand River Cellars in Madison, Ohio. In his tenure as winemaker, he was awarded more than 950 medals: 200 gold and double gold, numerous silver and bronze medals, and 14 Best of Show for his wines, in competitions ranging from the Great Lakes Wine Competition and the Finger Lakes I...