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Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s annual Veterans Day observance will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s annual Veterans Day observance will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs.

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡to Honor Veterans on Nov. 9

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza.

The outdoor program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs, remarks from Â鶹¾«Ñ¡President Beverly Warren and guest speakers. Retired Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Gainer, who currently serves as president of the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Veterans Club, will be the guest speaker.

All are invited to come and pay tribute to America’s veterans. A special invitation is extended to Â鶹¾«Ñ¡faculty, staff, students and community members who are veterans, active service members or who have family members in the military.

A reception in the Kent Student Center Kiva lobby will follow the brief program. In the event of inclement weather, the rain location will be the Kent Student Center Kiva.

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Joshua Rider, jrider@kent.edu, 330-672-0510
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Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Closed Jan. 15 for MLK Day, Spring Classes Begin Jan. 16

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ will be closed Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. University offices will reopen on Jan. 16, which is also the start of spring classes.

Save the date: The university will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 1 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. 

Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit

Kent State’s has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz’s kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.  

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Closed Dec. 22-Jan. 1, University Offices Reopen Jan. 2

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ will be closed from Dec. 22, 2023, through Jan. 1, 2024. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2024. Spring classes begin on Jan. 16, 2024.

To see a list of state-designated holidays and dates when the university is closed, please visit Kent State’s Academic Calendar.

New Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Online Programs Aim to Help Fill Expected Workforce Needs of Cannabis Industry

Green Flower, an industry leader in cannabis education and training since 2014, is partnering with Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ to launch four new cannabis-related certificate programs to prepare students for the emerging industry in the state.

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies

The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ alumni family grew by more than 2,300 new graduates as the university held its fall commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2023 were recognized with in-person commencement ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 15-16.

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Board of Trustees Approves New Cybercriminology Major

The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new cybercriminology major within the Bachelor of Science degree at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Dec. 6. The new cybercriminology major will be offered fully online, in addition to a mostly online delivery at all Â鶹¾«Ñ¡campuses.

33 Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Faculty Members Named Among Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide 

Kent State's top-notch research and R1 status are showcased in a study.

Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2.8M to Support Scholarships and Programs

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ supporters once again joined together during the university’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.

Helping Those Who Help New Moms

Community healthcare providers in Northeast Ohio are encountering an increase in patients seeking maternal mental health services. Â鶹¾«Ñ¡College of Nursing Assistant Professor James Tudhope and his research team aim to make maternal mental healthcare more integrated into regular practice and standard education.

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Observes Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 22-26

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ observes Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 22-26. No classes are scheduled during this time. University offices remain open on Nov. 22 and then are closed Nov. 23-26. The university will resume normal operations on Nov. 27.

To see a list of state-designated holidays and dates when the university is closed, please visit Kent State’s Academic Calendar.

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2024-2025 December/January Holiday Schedule

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡'s holiday closure for 2024 will begin Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments and employees in a lay-off status. More information on the holiday schedule, including how employees should report time during that period, will be available later this month.

Religious and Spiritual Accommodations Allow Students Time to Celebrate Other Religious Holidays

Testing Your Faith Act (H.B. 353) was enacted in the Spring 2023 semester. In ordinance with this bill, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ created a new administrative policy for religious and spiritual accommodations. This administrative policy allows students to report up to three days of unexcused absences to participate in religious holidays or community-held events in alignment with their spirituality.

Main Street Kent Brings Educator Appreciation Weekend to Kent Nov. 17-19

Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!

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2024-2025 December/January Holiday Schedule

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡'s holiday closure for 2024 will begin Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments and employees in a lay-off status. More information on the holiday schedule, including how employees should report time during that period, will be available later this month.

Religious and Spiritual Accommodations Allow Students Time to Celebrate Other Religious Holidays

Testing Your Faith Act (H.B. 353) was enacted in the Spring 2023 semester. In ordinance with this bill, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ created a new administrative policy for religious and spiritual accommodations. This administrative policy allows students to report up to three days of unexcused absences to participate in religious holidays or community-held events in alignment with their spirituality.

Main Street Kent Brings Educator Appreciation Weekend to Kent Nov. 17-19

Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!

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