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Dennis Campbell 30 for the Future

Campbell Among 2021 "30 For The Future" Recipients

Kent State’s Dennis Campbell has been recognized among the 2021 ā€œ30 for the Futureā€ award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber. Part of the Greater Akron Chamber’s approach to attracting and retaining local talent throughout the region, the ā€œ30 for the Futureā€ award honors young professionals …

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Kent State Farmers' Market in partnership with Haymaker Farmers' Market

Kent State Of Well-Being Teaming Up With Local Farmers' Market

Kent State of Well-being is teaming up with the Haymaker Farmers’ Market to provide those on campus with a unique opportunity to purchase locally sourced items and learn more about the inner workings of the trade. The Haymakers Farmers’ Market is Portage County’s oldest producers-only farmers’ ma…

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Two Case Managers Added to CARES Center Staff

The Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support (CARES) Center recently hired two new staff members to support its mission. The CARES Center works collaboratively with students to secure resources that meet their basic needs. The center connects Kent State students with both on and off…

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Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D.

Kent State’s Lamar R. Hylton Leads With Student-Focused Approach

Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has always approached his work at Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ focusing first and foremost on students. His leadership and dedication to students have now contributed to him being promoted to senior vice president for student affairs. "Given our overriding Students First philosophy…

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Kent State LGBTQ+ Center Offers Free Shuttle to Akron Pride Festival

The Akron Pride Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron. Kent State’s LGBTQ+ Center will be sponsoring a free shuttle that will allow new and returning Kent State students to experience the event – some of them for the very first time.

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Step Up Speak Out - Resources for Good Mental Health

Step Up & Speak Out Moves To KSUMobile

Mental health issues are an increasing concern on college campuses across the country, with faculty and staff often a resource for students to turn to in difficult situations. In 2013, Step Up & Speak Out was created to assist university community members in understanding the reso…

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Residence And Dining Services Usher In New Era At Kent State

As the excitement and enthusiasm of the fall semester inches closer, Kent State's dining, catering, and residence services teams prepare to serve students as a newly unified department - University Housing and Culinary Services (UHCS).  Shortly after transitioning from Aramark to i…

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Security Assistants walk the residence hall.

Changes To Safety and Security Office Provides 24/7 Support

As students return to campus for the fall semester, they will notice many changes to the Safety and Security Office within University Housing (formerly Residence Services). And it’s not just the new uniforms. Most important change is that students will now be able to call (330) …

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Student Multicultural Center Prepares for Kupita/Transiciones

The Student Multicultural Center is preparing to kick off the 2021-22 academic year with the in-person return of Kupita/Transiciones (K/T). The four-day orientation, from August 18-22, is designed to help facilitate a smooth transition to Kent State for first-year and transfer students of …

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Brooke Leonelli during a competition

Doctoral Candidate Qualifies for Weightlifting Nationals

As a Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology at Āé¶¹¹ū¶³, along with being a Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Intern, one would assume that Brooke Leonelli has enough on her plate. You can add participating in weightlifting competitions. Leonelli had always been…

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