Being a Public Employee and Private Citizen

oin the Office of Government and Community Relations for an informative session designed to help faculty and staff better understand their roles as both private citizens and public employees. Whether you're new to public service or looking for a refresher, this session will provide practical guidance to help you navigate civic engagement while fulfilling your professional responsibilities. The virtual session is Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, from 11-11:30 a.m. 

Save the Date: Veterans Day Commemoration

All are invited to 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. The program, Honoring All Those Who Serve, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza. The commemoration ceremony will also be available via live stream. 

Do good with Chipotle!

Support Kent State University’s United Way of Portage County Workplace Campaign by dining at Chipotle, 605 E. Main St. in Kent, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 4-8 p.m. Chipotle will donate 25% of event sales to the campaign. Show the fundraiser flyer when ordering in the restaurant or use code DGVPGFM when ordering online for pickup. 

Kent State Advances to MAC Tournament Semifinals

MAC Men's Basketball

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.

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School's Out Forever! CPM Faculty Retiring this Spring

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...

Faculty Footprints

KSUCPM faculty are making strides both in and out of the classroom! We touched base with a few KSUCPM faculty members to see what they’re up to when they’re not shaping tomorrow’s docs… Dr. Jacqueline Donovan, Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences (plug in headshot next to her bullet points)Recently assumed the role of Director of the UH Foot & Ankle Surgical Residency Program, where Dr. Nick Butler also serves as faculty of the program The pair had their first fellow, Dr. Richard Park, KSUCPM Class of 2021, who will be completing the program in June of this year. Their resear...

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