We are excited to launch the 2026 Performance Management Review Cycle for classified and unclassified employees. Performance management is intended to create an ongoing dialogue for supervisors and employees to review job duties, assess job performance, discuss career goals and more. Complete information, including access instructions and training resources, can be found on the Talent Management website.
Unlike corporate office parks where the commute ends at the parking lot, university life involves constant transitions between extreme environments. Whether you are faculty rushing between lecture halls or staff navigating older buildings, the shift from freezing exteriors to warmer interiors can put stress on your musculoskeletal system. The cold doesn't just make you shiver—it stiffens tendons, reduces grip strength, and forces your body into a defensive "turtling" posture that leads to chronic neck strain.
Kent State Baseball is off to a HOT start! Come out to Olga Mural Field at Schoonover Stadium as the Kent State Baseball team looks to defend their regular season MAC title. As a Kent State faculty or staff member, take advantage of your exclusive discount on season tickets: for only $75, you can receive a ticket for every home baseball game and a $10 voucher for Kent Sportswear. Contact the ticket office at 330-672-4455 or email Sallan3@kent.edu.
A team of 5 students in Human Resources Business and Consulting Projects, taught by Associate Professor Mark Whitmore, Ph.D., are conducting a brief survey to better understand Kent’s employment identity. They hope to learn what makes Kent State’s culture, values and employee experience stand out. Your insights will help highlight the strengths that define our workplace and support efforts to attract, engage and retain talent. Please complete the survey by March 16 to assist them in this semester-long project and real-world learning experience.
The Leadership Portage County 2026 Level Up Leadership Conference will take place April 2, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Kent State University Hotel. This one-day event brings together emerging and established leaders from across Portage County for thought-provoking sessions, interactive workshops, and meaningful networking opportunities. Participants will gain practical tools and fresh perspectives to strengthen their leadership skills and community impact.
Join us for LaunchNET's end of semester showcase on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 4-6 p.m. This will be a tabling event featuring Kent State entrepreneurs and the businesses they have been working on. Stop by the 2nd Floor Lobby in the DI Hub to support these small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Featuring free mocktails from Rolling Refreshments.
Kent State rode a dominant first half to defeat Western Michigan 73-66 Thursday night, securing their spot in the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals.The Golden Flashes (22-10, 11-7 MAC) built a commanding 43-25 halftime lead and withstood a second-half rally from the Broncos (12-20, 9-9 MAC) at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.Marquis Barnett led Kent State with 18 points, while Jalen Sullinger and Cian Medley each contributed 13 points. Delrecco Gillespie recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.Kent State's defense stifled the Broncos early, holding them to just 25 first-h...
Kent State Baseball takes on the Ohio State Buckeyes Wednesday, April 9, at Bill Davis Stadium in Columbus, Ohio!
Join the Kent State Central Ohio Alumni Chapter for a tailgate in the stadium parking lot to enjoy food and Kent State prizes with fellow alumni and fans before cheering on the Golden Flashes at their 6 p.m. game! Alumni are welcome to bring a cooler, chair or lawn games.
Dr. Kathy Siesel Dr. Siesel started her journey with KSUCPM as a 1989 graduate of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM). Subsequent residency and fellowship programs with OCPM and the Cleveland Foot & Ankle Clinic (CFAC) lead her to the start of her career as a part-time clinical faculty member in 1991. In the years that followed, she would move on to be an Assistant Professor in 1992, and an Associate Professor in 1999, a position she has held since!Dr. Siesel created a heel insert device, and was granted a U.S. patent for her innovative podiatric apparatus. She is a member o...
