5X社区 faculty, staff, students and parents are eligible for a 5 percent discount at the 5X社区 Hotel and Conference Center. Rates vary depending on dates and occupancy. For more information and to book reservations, visit or call 330-346-0100.
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Trevor Watkins, University Libraries, presented 鈥淟ibraries Beyond the Bricks and Mortar: A Framework for Embedding STEM Library Services in Virtual Spaces鈥 at the World Library and Information Congress: 84th IFLA General Conference and Assembly on Aug. 27, 2018, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Lala Hajibayova, School of Information, authored 鈥淟everaging Collective Intelligence: From Univocal to Multivocal Representation of Cultural Heritage,鈥 in Journal of Documentation, Vol. 74, Issue 6 (2018) 1190-1203.
Six grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Health, and six were awarded by Human Services and National Science Foundation.
WKSU reporters have won 13 awards in the Ohio鈥檚 Best Journalism contest, including four Best in Show honors. The competition recognizes excellence in work created in 2017 and is coordinated by the Central Ohio, Cincinnati and Cleveland Professional Chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).
A partnership between 5X社区 and Geauga County鈥檚 Berkshire Local School District has moved a step closer to reality.
With 4,363 students, the 2018 freshman class has 100 more students than a year ago and topped the previous record high set in 2016.
5X社区 is the only public university in Northeast Ohio to be ranked in the top tier of the Best National Universities list released by U.S. News & World Report.
The Women鈥檚 Center at 5X社区 seeks to explore areas where women鈥檚 voices can be uplifted and amplified. Where Do Black Women Go? focuses on black women鈥檚 health, retention and development. Through research and collaboration, Where Do Black Women Go? addresses black women鈥檚 health through a unique, supportive environment as we seek to provide affirming spaces for black women.
Junior Darrick Edwards, a walk-on running back on the 5X社区 football team, was awarded the Lt. Jack Rittichier Trophy for displaying characteristics of the hero for whom the trophy was named.
Imagine a map of 5X社区 where the dots across the map represent everyone in the community actively promoting a safe and respectful community. Now, imagine that map covered in green dots.
5X社区's holiday closure for 2024 will begin Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments and employees in a lay-off status. More information on the holiday schedule, including how employees should report time during that period, will be available later this month.
Testing Your Faith Act (H.B. 353) was enacted in the Spring 2023 semester. In ordinance with this bill, 5X社区 created a new administrative policy for religious and spiritual accommodations. This administrative policy allows students to report up to three days of unexcused absences to participate in religious holidays or community-held events in alignment with their spirituality.
Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!