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July 15, 2021
When Julius Payne, Program Coordinator for the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS), was recently approached to participate in a series of Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) podcasts focusing on changing campus culture, it turned out to be…
July 6, 2021
The philosophy of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ is that each strives to be the best community in the country by encompassing a nurturing and inclusive environment for everyone to call home. You can add doing great things for the community to the list.
June 24, 2021
As the pandemic raged on throughout 2020, a plan was already in the works to better serve students' mental health.
It was executed at the right time.
After recognizing the need to continue focusing on mental health efforts as a university and stepping up its services, the…
June 10, 2021
Always big on professional development opportunities, Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar Hylton had to get creative when executing those plans during a pandemic.
Enter the Division of Student Affairs Fellows program.
May 27, 2021
Junior General Psychology major Emma Smith is the recipient of the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Leadership Center’s Student Leader of the Month.
Smith is a Facility Supervisor for the Department of Recreational Services. She serves as the leader of the training team for operations…
May 25, 2021
As a single parent, DJ Smith made the tough decision to enroll back in school and ultimately complete her bachelor's degree in Business Management.
Having been out of the game for a while and not knowing where to start, she turned to the Literacy and Independence for…
May 19, 2021
Roughly four out of 10 Americans have glossophobia, better known as having a fear of public speaking, and it is even slotted ahead of death, spiders, and a fear of heights.
You can cross Lisa Sims off that list.
May 13, 2021
The Division of Student Affairs at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡has been named one of the 30 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs for 2021 by ACPA-College Student Educators International and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
This is the first time the division has received the…
May 11, 2021
Dining Services is undergoing a significant transition from Aramark to in-house services. It is a new realignment at the top and a new era for students in their dining experience at Kent State.
The future composition of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Dining Services has begun, and the shift will…
May 3, 2021
As racial tensions shook the nation to its core throughout the summer of 2020, the historic rock located at the front of campus became a focal point of derogatory remarks.
At that time, members of the Integrated Greek Council (IGC) took charge, deciding not only that things…