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 ������’s Wick Poetry Center recently helped create a new mural for the Haymaker Farmers’ Market.According to the Akron Beacon Journal, the new mural, located in downtown Kent on Franklin Avenue, is now the largest mural in Portage County and pays homage to both farmers and shoppers alike.  The design now features the “Haymaker Community Poem,” a project launched by the Wick Poetry Center that drew inspiration from shoppers and vendors who submitted poems for the market’s 30th anniversary.“We were thrilled to create the website and prompts, to gather a harvest of voice...

Midterm grades are required for full-term (Aug. 18, 2025, through Dec. 7, 2025), lower-division undergraduate courses (levels 00000, 10000, 20000). Faculty may submit midterm grades for upper-division undergraduate courses (levels 30000, 40000) as well, but it is not required. Midterm grading began Sep. 8, 2025, via FlashFAST. Please remember that midterm grading applies ONLY to courses that meet for the full semester. Midterm grading policies can be found in the University Catalog.The deadline for midterm grade submission is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Midterm grades may not be report...

Kent State’s wetlands at the Herrick Aquatic Ecosystem Research Facility were the training grounds for senior Nick Brocato, who was recently a fellow in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE).Audio fileBrocato, a senior biology major, and Tamera Owens, a sophomore majoring in public health, spent the summer researching a broad question: how effective are wetlands at “being the kidneys of the landscape” by cleaning up contaminants such as nitrogen and phosphorus?Recently, Brocato spoke to Kent State Today about the SURE project and how the experience will fit into his plans for a c...

2025 KSU Psychology Virtual INFORMATION SESSIONThursday September 25, 3-5pm EST• Learn about PhD training in clinical, cognitive/cognitive development, social/health psychology and behavioral neuroscience• Meet faculty, training directors and current PhD students• Gain tips on the best way to prepare your application• Ask questions and get answers!Click the link below to learn more and to register! https://tinyurl.com/KSUPsychINFO  We offer Ph.D. training in: • Clinical Psychological Science (specializations in adult psychopathology and child/adolescent clinical psychology) • Ps...

By Jen LennonEvery year, ������ students study abroad in hundreds of different programs that span the globe. With more than 200 education-abroad programs in more than 60 countries, it's safe to say there is a program out there for every student interest. And with a commitment to providing scholarships to help support education-abroad programs, many students are able to participate with at least some financial help. This summer, the College of Arts and Sciences sponsored two programs focused on sustainability, conservation and naturalism, while offering students a chance to trave...

Volunteer at Fix-It KentAfter a successful first-ever Fix-It Kent hosted by Design Innovation, we’re doing it again! Another big thank you to all the KSU folks who brought their amazing expertise to the inaugural repair clinic last spring. We’re calling again for volunteers on Sept. 18 to work one-on-one with participants to coach them through repairing their broken and damaged items. Whether you specialize in a particular area such as electronics or mending, or simply enjoy fixing things and tinkering, your support will make a difference. Click here to learn more and sign up to volunteer....

Dress for success with the Kent State Career ClosetDo you need professional attire for an interview, internship, career fair or other career-related event? Or do you know a student who does? Career Exploration’s Dress for Success Career Closet offers free professional clothing to help you look your best, yours to keep! Visit us at the Schwartz Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or, if you have professional clothing to donate, call us at 330-672-2360 to schedule a drop-off. Learn more....

SPIN tours are backSPIN tours are back this Fall! Do you want to take a tour of Kent Campus in a super fun way? Whether you're a new employee or you've been here for years, hop on a SPIN scooter or bike and join us for a unique perspective of campus. Our first session is Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. Spots are limited, so sign up today. Learn more....

For Environmental Studies senior Adam Frymier, summer 2025 was all about growth - both in the lab and in his own skills as a researcher. Under the mentorship of Britta Bielak, Assistant Professor of Interior Design in Kent State’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Frymier participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program, focusing on an innovative use for fungi. Adam’s work was part of an Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) Seed Grant funded project “Substratum selection to reduce competitive species and improve material perform...

As we begin the new semester, the Office of the University Registrar asks for your assistance in making sure that all students are properly registered for their Fall 2025 courses.University Policy on Course Attendance and RegistrationIn accordance with University policy, only officially registered students are permitted to attend courses.To view Class Rosters, log in to FlashLine and navigate to Faculty & Advisors > Faculty Dashboard.Important Note: Students who are not officially registered within the designated time frame WILL NOT receive a grade or earn credit for the course, even if...