Andrew Palmer, Associate Director for Student Engagement & Assessment in University Housing, was honored with the Developing a Culture of Assessment Award at the 2025 SAAL Awards. His leadership in building a strong, data-informed assessment culture was exemplified through University Housing’s May 2024 poster symposium submission....
Positive growth.That’s the outlook on current and future enrollment following the release of Kent State University’s 15-day report, which locks in enrollment numbers for the spring semester based on the preponderant headcount on the 15th day of the term. “We are thrilled to see such a strong increase in our enrollment numbers this spring,” said Sean Broghammer, vice president for Enrollment Management. “This growth is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff and the entire Kent State community. Our commitment to providing a high-quality education and a supportive ...
George Edmiston, University Housing’s Director, Facilities and Capital Development, was highlighted by Blueprint in a case study for January 2025. Blueprint is a digital magazine that spotlights facilities professionals across the country. George was recognized for the Midwest region. Read the full article here....
What started as a vision to help students in Northeast Ohio reach for the stars has rocketed to new heights. Kent State University's AstroFlashes CubeSat club has been selected for the University Nanosatellite Program, marking a significant milestone in student-led aerospace research. The program will enable the student team to build a flight-ready 3U satellite, FlashSat-1, scheduled for potential launch in Fall 2026. Founded as an independent study in January 2024 by aerospace engineering seniors Andrew Pertz and Tristan Magel, along with aeronautical systems engineering technology...
“Gung Hay Fat Choy” is a traditional Chinese greeting wishing prosperity for the coming year. Chef Lianna Woll from University Culinary Services served up a special menu at Eastway Center’s Culinary Creations station to celebrate the Lunar New Year on Jan. 29. Years are represented by a symbolic animal, with 2025 being The Year of the Snake. Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally - and include a brief...
Quick Tip: Handling Late Submissions in the Canvas Gradebook
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Feb. 07, 2025
Do you get emails from students that need you to re-open something? It can be frustrating because it creates more work for you. Canvas can help you accept that work with an automatic deduction. This week, we will show you how you can utilize the automatic deduction option instead of using the “Available until” setting.