Upcoming Benefits and Wellness Fairs

As a reminder, the Kent Campus Benefits and Wellness Fair is Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The Ashtabula Campus Benefits and Wellness Fair is Thursday, Oct. 20, from 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m in the Oak Room in Main Hall.

Open Enrollment runs now through Nov. 4. For information about the High Deductible Health Plan and the Health Savings Account, you can review the complete wellness program presentation schedule.

View the Open Enrollments Benefits Forum Presentation right from your desktop for information about the new High Deductible Health Plan, Health Savings Account and wellness program incentives.

Kent State Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service
Kent State Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service
Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving
Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving
Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving
Salem Campus Junior Wins Kent State's SURE Research Competition
Salem Campus Junior Wins Kent State's SURE Research Competition
The Brain Comes Alive on Kent State’s Campus
The Brain Comes Alive on Kent State’s Campus
Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award
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Kent State Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and her handler, Officer Anne Spahr.

Kent State Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service

Dec. 6, 2018
Kent State University Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary – or the 35 dog-year anniversary – of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and her handler, Officer Anne Spahr.

Kent State Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service

Kent State University Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary – or the 35 dog-year anniversary – of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and her handler, Officer Anne Spahr.
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Kent State alumni and benefactors Fonda and John Elliot reflect on their time at the university.

Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving

Dec. 6, 2018
John and Fonda Elliot, donors of the largest gift in Kent State University history, reflect on their transformational experiences at Kent State and offer advice to current students. 

Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving

John and Fonda Elliot, donors of the largest gift in Kent State University history, reflect on their transformational experiences at Kent State and offer advice to current students. 
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Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at Kent State University at Salem, took first place honors at the Kent State University Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition.

Salem Campus Junior Wins Kent State's SURE Research Competition

Dec. 3, 2018
Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at Kent State University at Salem, took first place honors at Kent State's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition.

Salem Campus Junior Wins Kent State's SURE Research Competition

Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at Kent State University at Salem, took first place honors at Kent State's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition.
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Through an email-based service launched by University Communications and Marketing, students can ask The Brain, the sculpture located near Merrill Hall on the Kent Campus.
Through an email-based service launched by University Communications and Marketing, students can ask The Brain, the sculpture located near Merrill Hall on the Kent Campus.
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Through an email-based service launched by University Communications and Marketing, students can ask The Brain, the sculpture located near Merrill Hall on the Kent Campus.

The Brain Comes Alive on Kent State’s Campus

Dec. 3, 2018
Can I loft my bed? Is there a dining hall near my residence hall? Where am I able to park on campus? To answer these questions, students can ask The Brain on campus.

The Brain Comes Alive on Kent State’s Campus

Can I loft my bed? Is there a dining hall near my residence hall? Where am I able to park on campus? To answer these questions, students can ask The Brain on campus.
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Eriko Tanaka (right), Japanese program coordinator and lecturer, receives a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.
Eriko Tanaka (right), Japanese program coordinator and lecturer, receives a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.
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Eriko Tanaka (right), Japanese program coordinator and lecturer, receives a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.

Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award

Nov. 29, 2018
Eriko Tanaka, Japanese program coordinator and College of Arts and Sciences lecturer, received a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.

Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award

Eriko Tanaka, Japanese program coordinator and College of Arts and Sciences lecturer, received a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.
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Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren offers a "thank you" on behalf of the university for a successful Giving Tuesday 2018.
Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren offers a "thank you" on behalf of the university for a successful Giving Tuesday 2018.
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Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren offers a "thank you" on behalf of the university for a successful Giving Tuesday 2018.

Video: Record-Breaking Generosity on Giving Tuesday

Nov. 28, 2018
Kent State President Beverly J. Warren offers gratitude for record-breaking contributions during Giving Tuesday 2018.    

Video: Record-Breaking Generosity on Giving Tuesday

Kent State President Beverly J. Warren offers gratitude for record-breaking contributions during Giving Tuesday 2018.    
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A group of Kent State resident assistants traveled to Australia in the first trip of the university's International Residence Assistant Exchange Program.
A group of Kent State resident assistants traveled to Australia in the first trip of the university's International Residence Assistant Exchange Program.
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A group of Kent State resident assistants traveled to Australia in the first trip of the university's International Residence Assistant Exchange Program.

Trip to Australia Gives Kent State Resident Assistants Global Experience

Nov. 28, 2018
Kent State University resident assistants earned the opportunity to embark on an adventure of a lifetime to experience a new culture at a university in Australia. The Department of Residence Services and the Office of International Student Affairs at Kent State worked together…

Trip to Australia Gives Kent State Resident Assistants Global Experience

Kent State University resident assistants earned the opportunity to embark on an adventure of a lifetime to experience a new culture at a university in Australia. The Department of Residence Services and the Office of International Student Affairs at Kent State worked together…
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Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward
Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward
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Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

Kent State Stark Launches Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

Nov. 27, 2018
Kent State Stark student builds a path toward her future using the obstacles she has overcome.

Kent State Stark Launches Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

Kent State Stark student builds a path toward her future using the obstacles she has overcome.
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Kent State University Women's Chorus has grown to nearly 70 members this year.
Kent State University Women's Chorus has grown to nearly 70 members this year.
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Kent State University Women's Chorus has grown to nearly 70 members this year.

Kent State Women’s Chorus Shows Strength in Numbers This Year

Nov. 19, 2018
Members of the Kent State University Women’s Chorus pour their hearts, time and love for music into their work, and it has led to tremendous growth of the organization with nearly 70 members this year.

Kent State Women’s Chorus Shows Strength in Numbers This Year

Members of the Kent State University Women’s Chorus pour their hearts, time and love for music into their work, and it has led to tremendous growth of the organization with nearly 70 members this year.
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The 2019 Larry Pollock Kent State of Wellness Summit will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore mental health issues on college campuses.

Kent State University to Host Summit on Mental Health Issues on College Campuses

Nov. 19, 2018
The 2019 Larry Pollock Kent State of Wellness Summit will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore mental health issues on college campuses.

Kent State University to Host Summit on Mental Health Issues on College Campuses

The 2019 Larry Pollock Kent State of Wellness Summit will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore mental health issues on college campuses.
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