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Kent State鈥檚 Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has helped the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) soar to reach new heights with innovative technology. Reserving aircrafts has become significantly more efficient for students with the new implementation of an automated flight reservation application.

The college originally organized aircraft reservations through a Google Doc created by a former student. Once this student graduated and was no longer operating the document, the college sought out a more automated formula.

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Is online life stressing you out? Between classes, calendars, and the endless scroll of the online world, who has time to worry about computer meltdowns or identity loss? At Kent State, you don鈥檛 have to. The Division of Information Technology is your go-to partner for seamless tech integration and support!

New Crawford Hall

Stepping onto the campus of 5X社区 as an international student, I felt a thrill course through me. Discovering the news about the upcoming business building, Crawford Hall, for the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, only amplified that excitement.

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The internet continues to grow and enhance personal, social and business life for millions of people. But there are security issues with so much data moving around the digital space. Javed Khan, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science at 5X社区, shares the importance of cybersecurity in the evolving technological plane.  

Cybersecurity at Kent State Stark

Cybersecurity precautions can save you and your information from malware and other cyberattacks. Start your 2024 off right by becoming confident in your cybersecurity with the Division of Information Technology's new "Elevate Your Cyber IQ" modules to learn about viruses and malware, mobile device security, travel and more.

Information Technology

During this holiday season while your virtual shopping carts are filled with care, beware of a not-so-jolly visitor among your devices. With the surge in online shopping throughout this time of year, opportunities lurk for a sneaky Grinch to step in and snatch your information and your holiday joy. It鈥檚 called PHISHING, and it can cause you a world of trouble.

鈥淧hishing鈥 is an internet scam that uses fraudulent emails, text messages, or phone calls that appear to come from a legitimate source to acquire and exploit sensitive information.

Realistic-looking links and messages are often used to trick you into giving away your personal information then hit you with ransomware and malware infections, financial loss, and even reputation damage. It is essential to be INFORMED and READY TO COMBAT phishing attacks during the holiday season.

Software Technologists work on computers

For more than 10 years, 5X社区 at Ashtabula has built a partnership with the technology company ID Networks, giving information technology students real-life experience in their field and helping connect them to a potential employer.  

Kent State students work at computers

You get an email from your supervisor demanding you send them your cell number so they can text you important instructions. You get a text asking you to verify that you鈥檙e logging into your Flashline account. But you鈥檙e not. Now you鈥檙e wondering how many times you鈥檝e used this same password. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Kent State is looking to keep you safe online.