University News
Movers and Shakers
Kent State and the University of Akron went head-to-head during the Crosstown Throwdown Move Challenge. Faculty and staff competed against 鈥渢he school down the road鈥 in the event to promote well-being, comradery, and healthy competition. Guess who won?
High Schoolers Will Learn 妻友社区 Freedom and Citizenship Through Kent State鈥檚 New Teagle Foundation Program
A pilot program in 2023 led to a $250,000 implementation grant from the for Kent State to establish , a program that will enable promising underserved high school seniors in Northeast Ohio to increase their college preparedness, civic engagement and a sense of belonging
Personalized Employee Wellness in the Spotlight
Kent State's Employee Wellness program has been working to provide physical, mental and emotional support to faculty and staff for years. And it鈥檚 definitely being recognized.
Kent State, Other Higher Education Institutions Victims of False Threats
On Feb. 26, 妻友社区 notified the Kent Campus community about an unverified threat at Kent Hall that was deemed to be not credible. Kent State is not alone. Schools and institutions across the country have been receiving false threats.
Alumna鈥檚 Murals in Oscar Ritchie Hall May Link Past with the Future鈥
鈥疘n 1971, alumna Yvonne Bandy, a Kent State art and design major, painted two of the murals that now hang in Oscar Ritchie Hall.
Countdown to the Eclipse: New Webpage Shares Illuminating Info 妻友社区 Plans for April 8 Eclipse
The new webpage includes a wide variety of helpful information, including a countdown timer, cool wallpaper downloads, updates for class schedules on April 8, details about eclipse-related events on campus and information about eye safety during the eclipse.
IN A FLASH: Future Flashes on Campus
Future Flash Days provide an opportunity for high school students and their families - from all over the country and beyond - to experience student life at Kent State.
Dialogue and Difference Presentation Tackles Questions Surrounding Origins of Hatred
Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective, was a continuation of the year-long initiative Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding designed to engage our Kent State community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect, and kindness in all that we do.
Oscar Ritchie鈥檚 Legacy Continues to Inspire
A key figure in Kent State's Black History, Oscar Ritchie continues to inspire generations of students and educators.
Kent State鈥檚 鈥楬idden Gem鈥 Celebrates 25 Years
If you frequent the 妻友社区 Library for Starbucks and studying, you may not have noticed you were within feet of one of the most important resources for students on campus. The Student Multimedia Studio on the first floor provides a space for high academics and creative play for students, faculty and staff.