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  The �鶹��ý at Stark Featured Speakers Series and Stark Library's The Dr. Audrey Lavin Speaking of Books Author Series is proud to partner together to bring you An Evening with Michelle Willliams. Michelle Williams is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and author. She rose to fame in the 2000s as a member of one of the best-selling female groups of all time, Destiny’s Child. Now, Williams is a mental health advocate who became one of the first celebrities to publicly discuss their battle with depression, which led to her ho...

�鶹��ý at Stark has announced the President’s and Dean's Lists for the fall 2023 semester.  Requirements for the President’s List are a 4.00 grade point and at least 15 letter-graded (A, B, etc.) credit hours completed by the end of the semester. Requirements for the Dean’s List include a 3.40 grade point average or above and at least 12 letter-graded (A, B, etc.) credit hours completed by the end of the semester. Direct inquiries about the President's and Dean's Lists to the Office of Student Services at 330-244-3251.   FALL 2023 PRESIDENT'S LIS...

Kent Wired Article by Quintin PageBy Quintin Page, Kent WIredPeople poured into the student center ballroom Wednesday evening to celebrate the annual ‘RecyclePalooza,’ an event with games, prizes, and food to teach students about sustainable living and recycling.Students funnel into the ballroom as the doors open at 7 p.m. (Quintin Page)The event kicked off this year’s Race to Zero Waste, which the Kent State sustainability page describes as “a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for colleges and universities, where schools reduce institutional waste through minimization efforts such as...

Requirements for the �鶹��ý President’s List are a 4.00 grade point average and at least 15 letter-graded credit hours completed by the end of the semester.Requirements for the Kent State Trumbull Dean’s List include a 3.40 grade point average or above and at least 12 letter-graded (A, B, etc.) credit hours completed by the end of the semester.Requirements for the Kent State Trumbull Part-time Dean's List include a 3.40 grade point average or higher and must complete and pass 12 or more regular letter-graded hours taken during the previous summer, fall and spring semesters in th...

Courtesy of University Culinary Services, special monthly promotions are available if you have the FAST (faculty and staff) Meal Plan. During the entire month of February, FAST Plan users receive 1$ off soup and a coffee or pastry for $3.99 at Flash Bistro and Simon Cafe. FAST Plan holders also receive 5% off their retail purchase at any culinary services location on Kent campus. Learn more about the FAST Plan on the Culinary Services website. ...

As a 2017 graduate of �鶹��ý’s College of Public Health, Emily Speck puts her education and skills to work as a registered environmental health specialist in Portage County, testing stormwater and making sure private water systems are safe.  During the COVID-19 pandemic Speck, who works for the Portage County Combined General Health District, and many others in her field throughout the state and across the country, took on added duties related to the crisis.   The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pande...

A year ago, national media outlets descended on East Palestine, Ohio, after a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the rural Columbiana County village on Feb. 3, 2023. The consequences are still unfolding, but as national media have moved onto covering other stories, a news gap has emerged. Four Kent State journalism seniors have been filling that gap, with support from Grist and the Center for Rural Strategies. “There are a lot of people that live in rural areas, and they deserve the same amount and quality of coverage as anybody else,” said Media and Journalism Prof...

Kalena Speicher began working at Kent State’s Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry in January 2023 and during that year she witnessed a huge increase in the number of people coming in for fresh meat, fruits, vegetables and staples. The increase has been steady since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community, according to Amanda Paulus, senior director of Community Engaged Learning and External Relations. In addition, there has been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student en...

Kent State faculty and staff are invited to join the excitement of the "2024 Crosstown Throwdown Move Challenge!" This inclusive fitness challenge is a collaboration between the faculty and staff at the University of Akron and �鶹��ý, aiming to promote well-being, camaraderie and a healthy dose of friendly competition. We encourage all levels of fitness and abilities to participate. Every move counts!  The winner will be announced at the Kent State @ Akron Men's Basketball Game on Saturday, Feb. 24. Why Join Build community across our campuses. Prioritize well-bein...

Flash Bistro Under Construction The Flash Bistro, located in the Kent Student Center, is under construction. A temporary location has been set up in the old post office (first floor of the Kent Student Center). Soups, snacks, beverages, coffee, and grab-and-go are still available. If you are interested in the build-your-own-salad option, head over to the Metropolitan Deli. The new Flash Bistro by Amazon will be opening later this semester. January Specials for FAST (Faculty and Staff) Plan Users Courtesy of University Culinary Services, special January promotions are available if y...