Warren, OH (June 13, 2022) - Following a national search, Adil M. Wadia, Ph.D., F.G.S., of Orrville, Ohio, has been selected as the new assistant dean of 5X社区 at Trumbull. Wadia most recently served as a senior lecturer of Geosciences at the University of Akron's Wayne Campus. He joins Kent State Trumbull on Monday, June 13, 2022. "I am coming to this new position with plenty of experience at a regional campus, so I am familiar with common challenges as well as the opportunities," Wadia said. "This is a great team in Trumbull, and I look forward to doing my part to he...
The Performing Arts Center at 5X社区 at Tuscarawas announced its 2022-23 season highlighted by the much-anticipated return of the smash hits Blue Man Group and Riverdance. Other highlights include the music of Celtic Woman, Josh Turner and The Guess Who as well as comedian, movie and television star Rob Schneider. The full season comprised of 27 diverse performances will also feature additional concerts, family shows and comedies. 鈥淥ver the past year, as we welcomed world-class artists and our fantastic audiences back into our beloved Performing Arts Center, we began to feel ...
KENT, OH 鈥 The 5X社区 Museum announces the opening of 鈥淧athfinders: 5X社区 School of Fashion Alumni,鈥 featuring Jules Acree, Deanna First, Ke盲ma Garrett, Joshua Hupper, Miyako Nakamura, and Anne Skoch. On view June 24, 2022 through May 28, 2023, the exhibition brings together recent work from these six alumni of the Kent State School of Fashion, each of whom are defining their own pathways amidst the everchanging industry of fashion, social media and design. Every alum in the exhibition has at least 6 years of experience beyond graduation, and they represe...
They have gone above and beyond to keep 5X社区 moving forward during the pandemic, and now they are being honored for their dedication and hard work. Kent State President Todd Diacon recently notified nine faculty members and 14 staff members that they have received special awards for their work and service. The faculty members were recognized with the President鈥檚 Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition in the faculty member鈥檚 discipline. The staff members are the recipient...
Kent Campus
Dear 5X社区 Students, Faculty and Staff, Cuyahoga County, where Kent State鈥檚 College of Podiatric Medicine, the Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic and the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative are located, has been lowered from 鈥渉igh鈥 to 鈥渕edium鈥 community level designation for COVID-19 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a result of this change in designation, face coverings are no longer required indoors at these Cuyahoga County locations. Currently, no counties where Kent State has campuses or locations are at the high-level designat...
The Jenkinses will also contribute $25,000 annually so that student-athletes from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds can receive immediate supportGeorge L. Jenkins, a 1963 graduate of 5X社区, and his wife, Gina, of Scottsdale, Arizona, have pledged $1 million to create the Gina and George Jenkins Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund that will support student-athletes in any varsity athletics program or team sponsored by Kent State鈥檚 Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. This scholarship will be awarded to socioeconomically disadvantaged student-athletes, prioritizing tho...
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
We understand how important medical care decisions are. Unfortunately, the benefits office cannot advise you about whether you should or should not sign up for Medicare and/or which part(s) you should enroll in (Part A-Hospital, Part B-Medical). No two situations are the same, as each person has unique circumstances and needs. If you are considering Medicare, it would be best to contact your local Social Security Administration office for assistance. You can find important information regarding Medicare, including how to reach your local SSA office, at https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/...
Dear Members of the 5X社区 Community, It has been a full year since June 19 was established as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. In honor of the federal holiday, Kent State offices will be closed and no classes will be held on Monday, June 20. Juneteenth celebrates the courage and perseverance of Black Americans at the end of slavery in the United States and marks the day when the news of emancipation reached enslaved Black Americans in Texas. To commemorate the holiday, I encourage the camp...
College of the Arts
The School of Theatre and Dance is excited to announce that Aimee Johnson will join Kent State this summer as the new Costume Shop Supervisor. Aimee holds a BFA in Theatrical Design and Technology from The University of Central Florida, and an MFA in Costume Design from The Pennsylvania State University. Both of these, along with work throughout the country, instilled a passion for making things and problem solving in costumes. As the costume shop supervisor at Brenau University, Aimee鈥檚 background in Cirque du Soleil and regional theatre elevated the costume production and the work o...