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Kent State’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services Racks Up Another Award
Â鶹¹û¶³ has landed a spot on the list of top schools for military-connected students according to the 2021 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges.
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Julius Payne Hosts and Serves as Guest on Ohio Department Of Higher Education Podcast
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 a perfect match. …
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Fraternities and Sororities Shine in the Face of Pandemic
The philosophy of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Â鶹¹û¶³ 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.
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Student Mental Health Visioning Puts Well-Being Of Students In Focus
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 thought process shift…
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Division Of Student Affairs Fellows Program Caps Inaugural Year
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. “I have always had a commitment to making sure that division staff take…
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Leadership Center Names Emma Smith April 2021 Student Leader of the Month
Junior General Psychology major Emma Smith is the recipient of the Â鶹¹û¶³ 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 within the department …
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LIFE Program Yields Another Success Story
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 Family Education (LIFE) …
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Kent State Psychologist Has A Blast Telling Tall Tales
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. Sims, a Psychologist in Counseling and Psychological Services at DeWeese Health Ce…
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Division of Student Affairs Wins Prestigious National Award
The Division of Student Affairs at Kent State 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 honor and was only one…
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Leadership Realignment To Support Dining Services Transition
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 Kent State Dining Services has begun, and the shift will officially commence on…
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