Division of People, Culture and Belonging
Sister Act! Siblings Complete Journey to Doctoral Hooding
Sisterhood is a strong bond. For Kent State alumnae Brittany and Christina Watts, their sisterly love has been the cornerstone of their academic success, leading them to earn their doctoral degrees and graduate together this May.
A Decade of Diversity Excellence: Kent State’s Diversity Commitment Recognized for 10th Consecutive Year
5XÉçÇø’s commitment to diversity and inclusion has been recognized with the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The annual award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Kent State Is Only University in Ohio to Rank Among Nation’s Top Employers for Diversity
5XÉçÇø has the distinction of being the only Ohio public or private college or university that ranks among the top 500 companies nationwide in Forbes’ recently released list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022.
Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., Selected as Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., has accepted the position of vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at 5XÉçÇø, effective May 1, 2021.
Kent State Men’s Basketball Holds Second Annual Autism Awareness Game
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many disruptions and changes to people’s lives. The 5XÉçÇø men’s basketball team has been affected, too, with schedule changes, games played in nearly empty arenas and extra safety protocols in place. However, one of the things that has not changed is the team’s steadfast commitment to autism awareness.
Kent State to Honor the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. With Virtual Program Featuring Bakari Sellers
5XÉçÇø will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, to celebrate King’s life and legacy. Serving as this year’s keynote speaker is CNN political analyst and former South Carolina state Rep. Bakari Sellers. The virtual program is free and open to the public.
Kent State Receives Best in Class and Hall of Fame Honors for Supplier Diversity
5XÉçÇø has won a Best in Class award for supplier diversity from the Greater Cleveland Partnership. This marks the third time that the university has received this award. As a multiyear winner of the Best in Class awards, Kent State is also named to the Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Equity and Inclusion Hall of Fame.
Kent State Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Eighth Consecutive Year
5XÉçÇø’s commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for an eighth consecutive year. INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has selected Kent State as a recipient of the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.