Feeling the pressure to look a certain way? You’re not alone. In this two-part CAPS workshop, we’ll dig into how beauty standards shape the way we see ourselves, challenge the pressure to “fit the mold,” and build tools for creating a healthier, more positive body image. You’ll get a free workbook to guide you along the way. Attendance at Part 1 of this workshop (9/19/25) is required to attend part 2.
Want to know what actually makes people happier? This CAPS workshop dives into the science of happiness and gives you practical, research-backed strategies to boost your mood and bounce back from stress. You’ll explore tools like gratitude, focusing on your strengths, and finding your “flow” to help you stay positive—even when life gets messy.
In higher education, sustaining growth is often more difficult than achieving it. Yet continues to defy that challenge, welcoming its fourth incoming class of more than 4,000 students in just five years. The consistency is striking: in eight of the past nine years and in 13 of the last 15 years, the university has crossed this enrollment threshold, establishing a new normal for what was once considered exceptional growth.This fall, 4,023 bright-eyed first-year students stepped onto the Kent Campus, adding their energy to a vibrant community that now totals 24,930 stu...
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punter Jake Stoeckel, a first-year exercise science major, made his American football debut at the start of this season. Originally from Riverland, Australia, Stoeckel traveled 25 hours to his new home at Kent State in early August. Stoeckel, who was recently featured in a story on ABC News, played tennis and Australian football as a child, training with Prokick Australia in Melbourne in preparation to play American college football.“It’s been quite an experience so far,” Stoeckel told ABC News. “I’m enjoying every minute of it.”Prokick's head coach, Nathan Ch...
"My most memorable experience was the town being so walkable. I walk to school every morning and enjoy the views of Chambery. After school, a lot of us would often go to the lake and I’d sit and read and go for a swim. We also had many excursions that included hiking biking, and seeing beautiful mountain views. Class was very difficult and it definitely made me stronger and taught me how to advocate for myself."
KSU Navigate, our academic success platform, provides new resources, making it quick and easy for students to get assistance when needed. Also, faculty and instructors can request additional support for students.Faculty and Instructors Support for StudentsEarly Alerts is a new and improved collaborative system that makes it easy for faculty and instructors to submit academic-related concerns on behalf of students, connecting students with campus resources. Faculty and instructors can access Early Alerts training resources to learn more.Additional Resources for StudentsFlash Help is a support s...
University Libraries presents its annual Constitution Day program on Wednesday, Sept. 17 in the Harrick Garden Room. This year's program, "Equal Protection Under the Law: The 14th Amendment and Collegiate Athletics," is presented by Theresa Walton-Fisette, Ph.D.
The School of Theatre and Dance's 2025-26 season begins with Leah Nanako Winkler's "Kentucky," running Sept. 25 - Oct. 1.
