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.

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Kent State Announces 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award Finalists
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Important Information About Final Grading of Fall 2018 First Half Semester (POT H1) Classes
Important Information About Final Grading of Fall 2018 First Half Semester (POT H1) Classes
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Important Information About Final Grading of Summer 2018 Summer 2 (POT S2) Classes

Online final grading for Summer 2018 Summer 2 (POT S2) began Thursday, Aug. 2, via FlashFAST. Grading also is now available for any summer 2018 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Any final grades for…

Important Information About Final Grading of Summer 2018 Summer 2 (POT S2) Classes

Online final grading for Summer 2018 Summer 2 (POT S2) began Thursday, Aug. 2, via FlashFAST. Grading also is now available for any summer 2018 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Any final grades for…
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A Kent State University student proudly displays an award certificate during the university’s Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students.

Kent State Ranked High as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus

An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences.

Kent State Ranked High as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus

An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences.
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Born without legs, Kent State University at Tuscarawas student Zion Clark competes as a member of the Kent State Tuscarawas Golden Eagles wrestling team.

Kent State Tuscarawas Wrestler Featured in Award-Winning Sundance Film on Netflix

Kent State University at Tuscarawas sophomore and Golden Eagles wrestler, Zion Clark, is featured in an award-winning short documentary that will air on Netflix on Aug. 10.

Kent State Tuscarawas Wrestler Featured in Award-Winning Sundance Film on Netflix

Kent State University at Tuscarawas sophomore and Golden Eagles wrestler, Zion Clark, is featured in an award-winning short documentary that will air on Netflix on Aug. 10.
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Nicole Brooks, associate IT security analyst with the Division of Information Services, took this photo inside the Coliseum in Rome during her trip to Europe.

Capture the Moment: Kent State Employees Share Favorite Vacation Photos II

From Michigan to Florida, Paris to Rome and more, Kent State University employees captured memories of some of the most interesting places, people and things from their local and international trips.  

Capture the Moment: Kent State Employees Share Favorite Vacation Photos II

From Michigan to Florida, Paris to Rome and more, Kent State University employees captured memories of some of the most interesting places, people and things from their local and international trips.  
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Kent State University students model original designs created by Fashion School students during the school’s 2018 spring fashion show.
Kent State University students model original designs created by Fashion School students during the school’s 2018 spring fashion show.
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Kent State University students model original designs created by Fashion School students during the school’s 2018 spring fashion show.

Kent State Fashion School Receives Top Honors in the Nation and Midwest

Kent State University’s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising is once again ranked high among the nation’s elite, according to Fashion-schools.org.

Kent State Fashion School Receives Top Honors in the Nation and Midwest

Kent State University’s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising is once again ranked high among the nation’s elite, according to Fashion-schools.org.
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Board of Trustees Unanimously Accepts Fact Finding Report

The Kent State University Board of Trustees and Kent State University Employees Local 153, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) accepted the Fact Finding Report in connection with the collective bargaining agreement between the university and…

Board of Trustees Unanimously Accepts Fact Finding Report

The Kent State University Board of Trustees and Kent State University Employees Local 153, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) accepted the Fact Finding Report in connection with the collective bargaining agreement between the university and…
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Members of the Kent State University community volunteer to put together feminine hygiene product kits for young women in developing countries.

Kent State Students, Faculty Collaborate to Create a Better Future for Women

The Kent State University Women’s Center has always believed in empowering women and setting them up to be the most successful versions of themselves. During the spring semester, the Women’s Center put that mission into action.

Kent State Students, Faculty Collaborate to Create a Better Future for Women

The Kent State University Women’s Center has always believed in empowering women and setting them up to be the most successful versions of themselves. During the spring semester, the Women’s Center put that mission into action.
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Peter C. Kratcoski, Professor Emeritus

Peter C. Kratcoski, Professor Emeritus, authored “Older Criminals and Victims” in Perspectives on Elderly Crime and Victimization, 1st Edition, (Cham, Switzerland: Springer), Peter C. Kratcoski & Maximilian Edelbacher (Eds.), (2018), 245-262

Peter C. Kratcoski, Professor Emeritus

Peter C. Kratcoski, Professor Emeritus, authored “Older Criminals and Victims” in Perspectives on Elderly Crime and Victimization, 1st Edition, (Cham, Switzerland: Springer), Peter C. Kratcoski & Maximilian Edelbacher (Eds.), (2018), 245-262
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Student Recreation and Wellness Center Wellness Workshop: Food Allergies

There are many misconceptions about food allergies. In fact, most people suffer from food intolerances not allergies or from inappropriate pairings of foods that can cause the illusion of an allergy. On Thursday, Aug. 16, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., we will sort it all out and cover…

Student Recreation and Wellness Center Wellness Workshop: Food Allergies

There are many misconceptions about food allergies. In fact, most people suffer from food intolerances not allergies or from inappropriate pairings of foods that can cause the illusion of an allergy. On Thursday, Aug. 16, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., we will sort it all out and cover…
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Lunch and Learn: Social Media Skills in the Professional World

To post or not to post? That is the question many of us struggle with in this day and age. Social media can be a scary space, particularly when it comes to deciding what to share or how to interact on various platforms.

Lunch and Learn: Social Media Skills in the Professional World

To post or not to post? That is the question many of us struggle with in this day and age. Social media can be a scary space, particularly when it comes to deciding what to share or how to interact on various platforms.
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