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The Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series: Bobby Sanabria
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Homecoming Parade
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100 YEARS AGO AT KENT STATE: Kent State's First Fraternity Sneaks Onto Campus
The students who founded Kent State's first Greek organization used the university administration's own initiatives as a way around anti-fraternity sentiments.

Groundbreaking Study of Fraternity Hazing Co-Authored by Kent State Researcher Reveals Little Connection to Group Solidarity
Kent State University’s newest anthropologist, Assistant Professor Aldo Cimino, Ph.D., has made it his life’s work to understand the causes and consequences of hazing, including the possible generation of solidarity. He and his co-author recently published an article on this question in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior.

Daniel Kearsey
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Daniel Kearsey
Senior Graphic Designer
ACCBE Marketing & Promotion
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
March 2018

Luci Wymer
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Luci Wymer
Special Assistant
Administrative Affairs and Graduate Education
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
April 2006

Mark Meszar
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Mark Meszar
Associate Director, IT
Federated Desktop Support
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
January 2012

Can Justin Bieber help normalize disability?
This summer, Justin Bieber made headlines when he posted on Instagram about having Ramsay Hunt syndrome and then canceled part of his world tour. Does this help normalize talk about our bodies and our holistic health? Editorial by Alison Haynes.

IEP versus College Accommodations: Debunking the Myths
You may come to Kent State carrying the baggage of past fears, shortcomings, and failures that were associated with your high school accommodation process. Thankfully, the process of acquiring accommodations at the college level is very different from high school and more personalized to address what you actually need.

Olivia's Story: Five Years as an SAS Student
Olivia Myers shares her experience transitioning from high school to college as a student with a disability. She briefly highlights the differences between having an IEP in high school and accommodations in college. She also answers some important questions that the new KSU students with disabilities might have.

Immunocompromized in a COVID World: When Denial Can Kill
Lifting COVID-19 precautions months ago means that policies that protected immunocompromised people during the pandemic are disappearing. This article presents some examples of immunocompromised people's struggle after the removal of COVID restrictions.

Meet Kent State Police Department’s Newest K-9 Officer, Salem
Still in training, this 4-month-old Labrador Retriever will be partnered with Sgt. Anne Spahr. Salem’s cuteness has been featured on all the Kent State social media accounts, and he’s already stealing many hearts!

ODHE Awards Grant for Kent State Fashion KnitLAB
You’ve probably seen someone knitting a scarf or a sweater as a hobby. However, knitting is big business and has a large impact on manufacturing. Kent State School of Fashion professors are using a new $236,816 grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to spread awareness of the possibilities of knitting and creating training opportunities.

Equal Access Announces New Accessibility Courses for Fall 2022
Check out the new Equal Access courses available this fall. Content includes the first educator-focused training for working in Canvas, and many more courses perfect for faculty, staff and even students.

Important Information Regarding Student Registration into Classes
As we begin the new semester, the Office of the University Registrar asks for your assistance in making sure that all students are properly registered for their Fall 2022 courses. Instructors are asked to remind students that it is important to finalize and verify their registration within the proper timeframe. After the published deadlines, adjustments in registration will require faculty and Office of the University Registrar approval.



Postdoc Explores Psychological Well-Being and the Positive Side of Mental Health
The College of Arts and Sciences wishes to congratulate David Disabato, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Psychological S

Florida Playwright Produces Drama Inspired by May 4, 1970
Kent State was more than 100 miles away from Philip Middleton Williams’ high school and his home in Perrysburg, but the May 4, 1970, shootings, which killed four students and wounded nine, reverberated through his psyche and brought the Vietnam War front and center. Williams was inspired by the May 4 events to write and produce a play "The Sugar Ridge Rag."

Kent State Achieves Unprecedented Fundraising Success During First Year of Forever Brighter Campaign
Kent State University launched the public phase of its $350 million Forever Brighter comprehensive fundraising campaign in October 2021, and during the first year of the public campaign, a record-breaking $77.6 million was raised. This philanthropic feat was made possible with the support of 10,687 donors, 3,753 of whom made a gift to Kent State for the first time.

100 Years Ago At Kent State: The Most Popular First Names on Campus in 1922 - and Today
What were the most common first names among Kent State students 100 years ago? And what were the names announced most often at the commencement ceremonies of 2022?

Kent State’s LaunchNET Marks 10 Years of Helping Clients Pursue Their Dreams and Turn Their Visions Into Reality
Kent State University’s LaunchNET program is celebrating 10 years of helping members of the university community pursue their entrepreneurial ventures.

Kent State Psychology Professor to Receive 2022 ATHENA Akron Leadership Award
ATHENA Akron, a women’s leadership organization in Summit County, Ohio, has named Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University, its winner of the 2022 ATHENA Akron Leadership Award. She will receive the award on Nov. 17 at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn.
Fall 2022: In Memory
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The Kent State University Alumni Association Inc. Announces the Following New Members for Its National Alumni Board of Directors
The following new members have been appointed to serve on the National Alumni Board of Directors for a three-year term commencing July 1

New Emergency Management Coordinator Is Working to Make Sure Kent State is Prepared for Disaster
Vincent Marino, Kent State University’s new emergency management coordinator, has been on the job for six months working to ensure the university community is ready for whatever might come next.


National Committee Recognizes Flash Connections Exemplary Work With Exploratory Students
Choosing a career path at age 18 can be overwhelming for some students. As a part of Kent State's University College’s Exploratory Program, Flash Connections are enhanced sections of the required First Year Experience course created especially for Exploratory students. The Flash Connections program is designed to help students considering multiple majors find a community while discovering their major. This program’s exemplary work with undecided students was recently recognized, receiving awards from the Global Community for Academic Advising.
President Diacon Holds First 'Talking With Todd' Teams Live Event

Client Profile: Braedy Luxenburg
Braedy Luxenburg is a multifaceted designer and he is making his mark on the fashion industry. From working with widely known artists to popular luxury brands to pursuing his own designs, Braedy has been involved with the industry at all levels.

Kent State Partners With University of Akron Law School to Offer New 3+3 Program
Kent State University and the University of Akron School of Law (Akron Law) recently finalized a Juris Doctor degree partnership program to create a seamless, sequential system for students to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Kent State and a Juris Doctor degree from Akron Law in only six years.

'I Will Finally Be a Nurse and Give My Kids a Better Life'
Deanne Parr never gave up on her dream of earning a degree, which included overcoming the many challenges of being a teen mother.

Director's Note | September 2022
As I watch the calendar turn to September, I’m finding it hard to believe that the Fall 2022 semester marks the start of my third year at Kent State University. For the last two years, much of what we’ve been doing at the School of Media and Journalism could be described as moving from one urgent issue to another. Speaking with colleagues in higher education around the country, I hear the same thing. There’s been little time to focus on anything more than just the day to day. To wit: Masks or no masks? Remote or in person? Events or no events? Regular seating or limited seating? Refreshments or no refreshments? The list goes on. And on. And on. Every little thing that used to be just part of the fabric of planning for a semester was held up for examination, debate and painfully slow decision making. Until now

Chip Whipple
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Chip Whipple
Assistant Director, Communications and Annual Giving
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Kent Campus
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April 2022

Haley Eckerman
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Haley Eckerman
Head Coach
Athletics- Volleyball
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
March 2022

Oleg Lavrentovich
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Oleg D. Lavrentovich
Trustees research professor
Department of Physics and Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
April 1992

Forbes Ranks Kent State No. 3 in Ohio on America’s Best-in-State Employers List
Kent State University has again been recognized as one of America’s Best-in-State Employers for 2022 by Forbes and market research company Statista. In Ohio, Kent State ranks No. 3 among the top 100 employers in Ohio, landing above such notable employers as Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic, both located in Cleveland.

Katherine Bryk
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Katherine Bryk
Special Assistant
School of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum Studies (College of EHHS)
Kent Campus
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January 2017