Kent State University’s School of Information is pleased to announce the appointment of Afsaneh Sanei as the new Writer- and Illustrator-in-Residence at the Reinberger Children’s Library Center (RCLC).Sanei brings a wealth of international experience to this role as an accomplished illustrator and children’s book author. Born in Isfahan, Iran, she earned her Bachelor of Painting from Tehran University and a Master of Illustration from the Art University of Tehran. With more than 15 published books focusing on developmental psychology and mental health in children, Sanei has established herself...

The Kent State University Board of Trustees has approved the university’s proposed realignment of degree-granting colleges within the Division of Academic Affairs, marking a significant milestone in the Transformation 2028 (T28) initiative. The approval, which came during the Board’s March 19 meeting, culminates a strategic planning process that began in April 2024 and included extensive consultation with faculty and university stakeholders.The approved plan reduces Kent State’s degree-granting colleges from 10 to nine and reconfigures them into three collective consortiums that will share adm...

The Kent State University Board of Trustees endorsed the Division of Academic Affairs’ plan for degree-granting colleges called Transformation 2028 during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 19 on the Kent Campus. The goals of Transformation 2028 are to strengthen the Division of Academic Affairs through strategic reorganization and sustainable realignment of academic units, programs and resources and develop the next generation of the division that will positively impact learners, create greater collaboration among disciplines and services, and position Kent State for future grow...

At Kent State University, the weather is warming up and spring is on its way. Campuses are bustling with students on the go, juggling schoolwork, extracurriculars and relaxing. However, it is important to take a moment and make sure that your car is ready for the new season. From routine maintenance to staying alert and safe, here are some car safety tips to keep you prepared throughout the spring semester.  Many students who don’t use their cars regularly face a common problem: dead batteries. Cars parked in lots farther from campus, especially Dix Stadium, are often left untouched ...