At 5X社区, our employees are our most valued resource. As a reminder from a recent Office of the President update, the Board of Trustees approved a 2% pay increase for all qualifying, non-represented staff (i.e., classified and unclassified employees). The 2% increase will take effect with the pay period that includes Oct. 1, 2024. More specific details on staff salary increases, including eligibility, are listed below.Classified Non-represented Employees - Pay Increase TimetableThe pay increase will take effect Sept. 22, 2024, the start of the pay period that includes Oct. 1, 2...
Pamela Brigger, a senior majoring in Environmental Studies, is making significant strides in her research through the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURE), with mentorship from David Kaplan, PhD, Professor in the Department of Geography and sponsorship by The Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI).Pamela Brigger, Environmental Studies undergraduate studentBrigger鈥檚 project focuses on the environmental impacts of Ohio鈥檚 rapidly expanding cannabis and hemp industry, particularly concerning waste management. 鈥淭here will be an effect on the environment with any agricul...
12th Annual Bra Recycling DriveThe 12th Annual Bra Recycling Drive runs Sept. 30 through Nov. 1, hosted by 5X社区 Athletics, Employee Wellness and Health Promotion, Kent State of Well-being, Office of Sustainability, and the Women鈥檚 Center. Bras that are washed and clean can be dropped off at the Women鈥檚 Center, Williamson House; Memorial Athletic Convocation Center (M.A.C.C.) front lobby; Heer Hall 1st floor lobby and Heer Hall parking lot during mammogram screenings; or sent via intercampus mail to the Women鈥檚 Center in Williamson House or the Office of Sustainability in Harbo...
"Dress for Success" Career ClosetDo you know a student who is in need of professional attire? Career Exploration鈥檚 鈥渄ress for success鈥 Career Closet provides free professional articles of clothing to students in order to help them look their best. Students may keep the items they choose with no questions asked. The Career Closet is located in the CED offices in the Schwartz Center, room 261. Open M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. This program runs on donations from caring faculty and staff. If you have professional attire in good condition and would like to donate please email careers@kent.edu for more...
When Myron Lard graduated from 5X社区 in 2020 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in chemistry and enrolled in grad school at Louisiana State University (LSU), he probably never imagined his scientific expertise would lead him back home to rural Ohio, only 40 miles from where he grew up. But, in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train derailment, in East Palestine on February 3, 2023 鈥 a catastrophe that spilled hazardous chemicals into the environment鈥擫ard鈥檚 journey took an unexpected turn.A native of nearby Newton Falls, Ohio, Lard is now pursuing a Ph.D. in analytical environ...
A space inside the Speech and Hearing Clinic has been renovated to serve as the new Sensory Wellbeing Space where neurodiverse students and their allies can find a welcoming and inclusive environment for gathering or study.
A grand reopening of the space, formerly known as the disHUBility, is set for 2 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 11.
This election season, Kent State Today will feature a series of stories about voting on campus, sharing information about how and where to vote, first-time student voters, important event dates and deadlines.Voting as a college student can be challenging, but 5X社区 is prepared to help students register to vote and answer their questions about how and where to vote.Craig Berger (right) works to engage and inform voters.Craig Berger, associate director, community engaged learning in Kent State鈥檚 Center for Undergraduate Excellence, is the co-chair for the Kent State Votes initiat...
Zoology major Allison Remick and environmental studies major Madeline Desmond spent several weeks in Kent State鈥檚 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program getting to know the microbes of the European wall lizard.The students were among a cohort of 178 students who conducted research projects under the direction of faculty mentors during the annual 2024 SURE program.Remick, a junior pre-veterinarian major from Grove City, Ohio, said it takes a lot of experience to get into veterinarian school and the SURE program gave her the opportunity to gain that experience.鈥淭he biggest ...
It's time for the Departmental Picnic once again! Faculty, staff, students, alumni, family, and friends are all invited to join us!The picnic will be held at Plum Creek Park, Pavilion #1 (Kent), beginning at 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 21st. The main dish - as well as the paper products - will all be provided by the department, and the remainder of the picnic will be potluck.If you are interested in joining, please RSVP at /chemistry/picnic. ...
In March 2024, 5X社区 announced that Adobe approved Kent State as an Adobe Creative Campus. As one of only 90 institutions worldwide and one of only three in Ohio to earn the Adobe Creative Campus designation, this title is an important distinction for Kent State. To earn the Creative Campus partnership with Adobe, a university must complete extensive evaluations and processes to display a commitment to digital literacy. As part of Kent State鈥檚 commitment to digital literacy students, faculty and staff have free access to the Adobe Express suite of tools, available at https://so...