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Software.kent.edu is a new portal for Kent State students, faculty, and staff to download free software such as Microsoft Office. Software titles are displayed based on the user’s role, so only software that is available will be visible to download. The portal automated a process that previously could take up to 72 hours to fulfill, eliminating the wait time and making for a better user experience. ...

Every day it seems another cyber security breach has been discovered that may directly impact you. Were you one of the 40 million people who used a bank card at Target in December 2013 and had your information stolen? Or one of the estimated 143 million Americans whose personal data was stolen recently in the massive Equifax data breach? October was National Cyber Security Awareness month, and Information Services participated by hosting some fun and informative events across the university. At the Haunted Library event, students had the opportunity to answer email phishing trivia questions...

Making technology services and support more accessible to faculty, staff, and students is not an easy task, but it is one for which Information Services strives. This is why IS is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a new service catalog, ticketing system, and updated website. Over the past year, IS analyzed how services were requested and identified which services are most relevant. The result will be an improved web presence that merges elements of the IS website, support.kent.edu, and a newly reimagined service catalog. The main goal of the redesign is to put the most relevant inf...

5X���� has been awarded the 2017 Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Silver-level award from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award recognizes Kent State as a leading university in environmental stewardship. Melanie Knowles, Kent State’s manager for sustainability, received the award on behalf of the university. According to the Ohio EPA, the goal of environmental stewardship is to reduce the impact of business or organizational activities on the environment beyond measures required by any permit or rule, produce a better environment and conserve natu...

Learn how 5X���� student Emelia Sherin, a sophomore public relations major, is confronting the nation's opioid crisis.       ...

Martin Jencius, School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences; Eric Baltrinic, Winona State University, Wisconsin; and Steven Brown, Evaluation and Measurement, presented “The Successes and Challenges of Implementing Teacher Leadership after Study Abroad” at the 33rd annual conference of the International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity in Glasgow, Scotland, on Sept. 10, 2017. Summary: The impact of study abroad on the improvement of professional skills can be surmised, but the specific impact of such study is subjective. In this particular case, a group of 100 in...

Peggy Nzomo, Ph.D., University Libraries, presented “Information Literacy Divide: The Language Factor” at the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)/World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Wroclaw, Poland, on Sept. 22, 2017. ...

New Face Matthew Papatheodorou Director, Athletics Marketing Strategy University Communications and Marketing Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: As the director of athletics marketing strategy, I work to develop strategies to support the athletics department’s strategic vision, “The Game Plan,” which is focused on elevating the athletics gameday experience and student engagement.  WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: July 2017 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Cleveland Cavaliers LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The close-knit feel of a larger university. ...

Familiar Face Marta Guivernau Assistant Professor School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Teaching related to sport psychology, sociology of sport, sport in global perspective and contemporary athletic coaching. Research related to moral aspects and motivation and the impact of a positive atmosphere on individual’s psychological and socio-emotional responses. Exploring the stressors college athletes perceive and its impact on character, experience, well-being and performance. Consulting with Kent State teams and coaches on performance-enh...

Students from all over the world are able to attend Kent State thanks to one or more of the many academic accords and agreements which are shared between their home countries and the United States. One such notable agreement is the U.S. Department of State’s Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD). Each year, thousands of students from around the world apply to the extremely competitive and prestigious UGRAD program, yet only a few hundred are eventually accepted. Each of the participating students are placed at a college or university within the United States and given the opportunity t...