Faculty/Staff News Now

The Division of People, Culture and Belonging is pleased to announce that we have placed in the top 50 HR Teams for the 2026 OnCon Icon Team Awards. Voters selected teams that they felt demonstrated a good mix of success and positive impact on their organization, the team made strong contributions through thought leadership, the team has been innovative in their projects, and the team leader has exhibited exceptional leadership.

It’s that time of year again! From Nov. 1 through Giving Tuesday (Dec. 1), your gift goes further with matching incentives for more than 50 featured funds. Together, we create possibilities, strengthen communities and change lives.

Nationally acclaimed author and journalist Wil Haygood will speak at Kent State on Thursday, Nov. 12, presenting The Vietnam War and the American Military: Patriotism, Service, and the American Experience. The evening will begin with a 4 p.m. book signing for "The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home" at the University Bookstore, followed by the program at 6 p.m. in the Kiva Auditorium (doors open at 5:30 p.m.).

Whether you’re first-gen yourself or a proud advocate, come celebrate the people and experiences that make our first-gen community so special. Join the Division of Student Life for the annual FIRST-GEN FUEL UP and show Kent State’s first-generation students that they have a community cheering them on every step of the way. 

Staff Council supports the interest of all classified and unclassified staff across all campuses. Members advocate on a variety of issues, while serving in an advisory role to the President of the university and the President’s Cabinet. Ready to make a difference? Applications will be open Oct. 1 through Nov. 15. Check out the Staff Council website to learn more and apply today!