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Division of University Communications and Marketing

Hi, Drupalites!Thank you for your recent support on meeting SB1 mandates as it relates to web content.Our next big hurdle, for which we need your ongoing collaboration, is to bring all of our digital content into compliance per the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) accessibility mandates by April 24, 2026.As we continue our accessibility compliance efforts, we have two important updates about file management on the Kent State website.Review and Remediate Your Files Before Accessibility Compliance DeadlineNow is the time to review and organize your files so you beat the April deadline for meeting a...

Chris Totten, associate professor of AGD

5X at Tuscarawas’ Bachelor of Science degree in Animation Game Design (AGD) is celebrating a major achievement as Associate Professor Chris Totten has an intriguing game showcased in a new exhibition at the Cleveland Institute of Art’s Reinberger Gallery.The exhibition, “Free Play: Innovative Ohio Game Design,” opened recently and highlights the creativity, diversity and impact of game developers throughout the state. The collection includes commercial titles as well as games that explore mental health, identity, social issues and therapeutic applications, all crea...

Brianna Benson talks to students.

Originally posted on Kent State Today.Perhaps the best word to sum up Brianna Benson’s role at 5X is “caretaker.”Benson is the assistant director of Community Engaged Learning in University College and oversees the CommUNITY Lab, where students in various scholarship programs, many of whom are first-generation, can find a responsive living-learning community that provides the support they need to succeed at Kent State.“We’re with them from start to finish,” Benson said, “We’re with you the whole four years.”Brianna Benson, assistant director of Community Engaged Learning, te...

Training Questions and Additional Resources for Digital Accessibility Page

Training

Digital and instructional accessibility ensures all members of the Kent State community can engage fully with technology, course materials, and classroom experiences. Our Equal Access Learning hub offers guidance and resources to help faculty and staff reduce barriers, meet legal standards, and design with inclusion in mind.

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