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������ recently received a $150,000 award from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Development to implement the EmpowerVetEd grant program to support eligible, military-connected individuals and their spouses pursuing teacher education programs across all campuses at ������.Funds are designated for scholarships to recruit, enroll, and retain eligible military individuals in educator preparation programs. Eligible individuals include active duty and reserve service members, veterans, members of the National Guard, and their spouses who are enrolled in an...

The Division of Finance and Administration is pleased to announce VIBE (Voices Inspiring Better Engagement). Results from a 2023 survey indicated a need to bridge the communication gap between employees and senior leadership. VIBE will enhance communication and engagement throughout the division by serving as an advisory body to the Senior Leadership Team, sharing ideas, information and communication on issues and topics brought to them by the employees within the Division of Finance and Administration.About the 2023 SurveyTwenty-four percent of Finance and Administration employees c...

Online final grading for Fall 2024 - POT 1 (16 Weeks), F3 (Third 5 Weeks), W2 (Second 7 Weeks), begins on Friday, Dec. 6 via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Fall 2024 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Any final grades for Fall 2024 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These Fall 2024 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, Dec. 19.Submit Final Grades Using Final Grades RosterTo submit final gra...

The ������ Museum has announced a new partnership with the Fabric Pantry, a Kent State student organization that provides free fabric to university students. Advancing accessibility and environmental sustainability, this partnership represents a unique collaborative model for museum practice.Founded in 2022 by students in Kent State’s renowned School of Fashion, the Fabric Pantry increases access to materials for students. As the only textile resource on campus, it offers a wide selection of donated fabrics and textiles to students – at no cost – on a monthly basis. Donations co...

 Balancing the responsibilities of being a young mother with the academic rigor of a nursing program, first-year Honors College student Zaya Campbell faces a schedule most students would find daunting. Yet her passion for nursing stems from deeply personal experiences that have shaped her goals and given her journey new meaning. It was her own experiences navigating healthcare as a young mother that fueled her desire to become a nurse, particularly one who can support young mothers and families going through similar challenges. “I want to make a difference,” Zaya explained, describing how...

 For Kent State Honors College senior Lexi Moses (they/them), storytelling isn’t just an academic pursuit—it’s a lifelong passion and a vehicle for advocacy. As the 2024-2025 recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Howard Memorial Honors Scholarship, Lexi, a double major in English and Gender and Sexuality Studies, embodies the scholarship’s mission to financially support students with intellectual curiosity while also reflecting some of the academic and creative interests of Professor Howard. With a deep dedication to equity and inclusion, Lexi’s academic journey has been as inspiring as it is in...

From November 1 through December 13, ������ will be collecting new, clean, or gently used items for all ages including winter clothing, and coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Look for large boxes with Winter Coat and Clothing Drive signs at the buildings listed online: https://tinyurl.com/kentcoatsTake what you need at the Winter Warm-Up Stations at the Women's Center, CARES Center, and Tri-Towers Food Pantry.Winter coat and clothing donations will go to the Winter Warm Up Stations at the Women's Center in the Williamson House, the CARES Center in the Student Center room 106; the ...

������'s holiday closure schedule for 2024 will begin Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.The December biweekly pays will be on Dec. 13 and 27. The December semimonthly pays will be on Dec. 13 and 31.The January biweekly pays will be on Jan. 10 and 24. The January semi-monthly pays will be on Jan. 15 and 31.Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclass...

Rae Baba, a senior Environmental Studies major and Environment, Peace and Justice minor, is at the forefront of an innovative research project that seeks to bring together Indigenous and Western knowledge and science. As part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program, supported by the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI), Rae is helping to develop a "two-eyed seeing" method—a concept rooted in the work of Native American ecologists. They are mentored by Elaine (Lan Yin) Hsiao, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies. H...

Online final grading for Fall 2024 - POT F2 (Second 5 Weeks) begins on Friday, Oct. 25 via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Fall 2024 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. Any final grades for Fall 2024 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These Fall 2024 courses will be available in the Workflow on Saturday, Nov. 2.Submit Final Grades Using Final Grades RosterTo submit final grades via the Final Grades roster, l...