We are proud to participate in Campus Sustainability Month. This annual October event celebrates higher education sustainability achievements while raising awareness of the value of sustainability in higher education. Campus sustainability-related events in October include the Sustainability Pledge, Bra Recycling Drive, Kent State University Virtual Solar Tour , Kent State Farmers鈥 Market on Oct.16, volunteer events enhancing pollinator habitat on Oct. 10 and Oct. 24, and the ESDRI Sustainability Forum on Oct. 21. See all Sustainability Month events....
13th Annual Bra Recycling DriveKent State University Athletics, Employee Wellness and Health Promotion, Kent State of Well-being, Office of Sustainability, and SRVSS are hosting a bra recycling drive from Sept. 29 through Oct. 31 to collect reusable or worn-out bras and reduce the number of textiles in landfills. Bras that are in good condition will be donated to the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center, and worn-out bras will be recycled. Learn more and find drop-off locations here....
Assistant Professor in Psychology: Tenure -TrackKent State University鈥檚 Department of Psychological Sciences is recruiting one tenure-track Assistant Professor in Psychology to begin Fall 2026. The position is in one of two possible cross-cutting areas (see below), and applicants from all sub-areas in psychology (e.g., Clinical, Social, Health, Cognitive, Developmental) are encouraged to apply.We are seeking a faculty member in any area of psychology, either clinical or non-clinical, that complements existing strengths in the department. We are particularly interested in candidates w...
Allison Remick, senior Zoology major & ESDRI FellowThrough the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program this summer, supported by the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI), senior Zoology major & Music minor Allison Remick continued a research project she has been developing for nearly two years. Mentored by Brian Trevelline, PhD (Department of Biological Sciences), Remick鈥檚 work investigates the relationships between microbes and their hosts, focusing on the common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis), an invasive species, in Cincinnati. Remic...
Tracking Wildlife Through New TechnologyLauren Sigrist, Environmental and Conservation Biology senior and ESDRI FellowFor Lauren Sigrist, a senior Environmental and Conservation Biology major, with a minor in Environmental Studies, the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) supported by the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) gave her the opportunity to spend a second summer exploring how technology is transforming wildlife research. She conducted her project under the mentorship of Greg Smith, PhD, faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences, Kent State a...
by Lisa AbrahamKent State University MagazineSeptember 17, 2025With wars raging in Gaza and Ukraine and a tumultuous presidential election cycle, the overthrow of the autocratic government of Bangladesh made few U.S. headlines in 2024.Yet the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, which followed a student-led mass uprising against her regime in July 2024, caused serious concern among Kent State University professors from the School of Peace and Conflict Studies. Within months of the July Revolution, two Kent State professors were on the ground in Bangladesh working with the University of...
Are you curious about getting involved in undergraduate research? Do you want to hear from students who have already gained valuable experience in the lab?Join us for Exploring the Elements: Undergraduate Research in Chemistry, a free event open to all undergraduate students. You'll learn how to get started, discover the benefits of participating in research, and hear directly from faculty and graduate students who are eager to welcome undergraduates into their research groups.The program will also feature tours of laboratories currently accepting undergraduate students and an Honors College a...
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare by EmailThe Wick Poetry Center will begin the 2025 Fall Semester with a book launch, poetry readings and a new exhibit from its Poets for Science collaboration.A book launch for 鈥淭he Nature of Our Times鈥 by Phillip Levin, Ph.D., director of United by Nature, will take place at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Kent Student Center Ballroom Balcony.Published by Paloma Press in collaboration with the Wick Poetry Center and Poets for Science, 鈥淭he Nature of Our Times: Poems on America鈥檚 Lands, Waters, Wildlife, and Other Natural Wonders鈥 is ...
KSU Navigate, our academic success platform, provides new resources, making it quick and easy for students to get assistance when needed. Also, faculty and instructors can request additional support for students.Faculty and Instructors Support for StudentsEarly Alerts is a new and improved collaborative system that makes it easy for faculty and instructors to submit academic-related concerns on behalf of students, connecting students with campus resources. Faculty and instructors can access Early Alerts training resources to learn more.Additional Resources for StudentsFlash Help is a support s...
Open Enrollment and Wellness FairsTo aid in your 2026 coverage decision-making, the Benefits team will hold Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs at each campus. These fairs are an opportunity for employees to learn more about the benefits available to them. The Employee Benefits and Wellness team, as well as representatives from the university鈥檚 various benefits providers, will be present to answer questions. Biometric screenings and flu shots will also be available on those days.Please note that all benefits-eligible employees are strongly encouraged to go through ...