Division of Student Life

Campbell Among 2021 "30 For The Future" Recipients
Kent Stateās Dennis Campbell has been recognized among the 2021 ā30 for the Futureā award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber. Part of the Greater Akron Chamberās approach to attracting and retaining local talent throughout the region, the ā30 for the Futureā award honors young professionals ā¦
Division of Student Life

Kent State Of Well-Being Teaming Up With Local Farmers' Market
Kent State of Well-being is teaming up with the Haymaker Farmersā 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 Farmersā Market is Portage Countyās oldest producers-only farmersā maā¦
Division of Student Life

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 offā¦
Division of Student Life

Kent Stateās 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 philosophyā¦
Kent Campus

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 Stateās LGBTQ+ Center will be sponsoring a free shuttle that will allow new and returning Kent State students to experience the event ā some of them for the very first time.
Kent State Today

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 resoā¦
Division of Student Life

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 iā¦
Division of Student Life

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 itās not just the new uniforms. Most important change is that students will now be able to call (330) ā¦
Division of Student Life

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 ā¦
Division of Student Life

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 beenā¦
Division of Student Life