Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio – Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, invites you to take a chance this summer, beginning on June 18, 2027. In its 59th season, Porthouse Theatre will present “Footloose,” “Children of Eden in Concert” and “Guys and Dolls.” “Footloose” opens June 18 and runs through July 3. The preview performance will take place on June 18. When Ren McCormack moves from Chicago to the small town of Bomont, he discovers a community where dancing has been outlawed. Determined to challenge the r...

 Theatre is a form of storytelling that takes a lot of passion and time, which can make it difficult to continue when you reach college. With many shows on campus being cast from Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance, it can be hard to find roles and opportunities for those outside of the major. Curtain Call was created to build on the theatre community here at Kent State, and one of its main purposes is to give more opportunities to anyone wanting to pursue theatre more as a hobby. Since the club started in 2024, the organization has built up its performances each year...

Video games can provide entertainment, social connection and a sense of community. But for some players, gaming can become difficult to control and can begin to interfere with everyday life.A new study involving a Kent State University professor and a Kent State alumnus suggests that problematic gaming may be more complex than previously understood. The research identifies two related but distinct dimensions of internet gaming disorder, offering a more detailed way to understand how gaming-related struggles affect individuals.The study, “Investigating Problematic Gaming Among Current U.S. Play...

2027 Biometric Screening UpdateBeginning Jan. 1, 2027, biometric screenings completed through BeWell Solutions will be processed through your health insurance. As a result, a few additional steps will be needed when scheduling and completing your screening.What this means for you:If you have Medical Mutual or Anthem insurance: You can still complete your screening at our convenient on-campus appointments. Just remember, you must bring your insurance card with you. If you have a different insurance provider: You can still earn your Tier 1 points by scheduling your biometric screening with ...

Managers & Supervisors UpdatePlease be advised of the following information and reminders:Veterans Day CommemorationOn Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza, Kent State will pay tribute to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. A special invitation is extended to Kent State faculty, staff, students and community members who are veterans, active service members or who have family members in the military.Please note that as a university-sponsored event, employees are NOT required to use designated sick or vacation leave, or lunch periods, to atte...