If I opt-out of Kent Coverage, then lose insurance, what then?

If you opted out and later lost insurance coverage, you can enroll in Kent State's plans under a Qualifying Event. A qualifying event is a major life event such as loss of insurance coverage, birth, adoption, marriage, and/or divorce. Qualifying life events may make you eligible to enroll in benefits or make changes to your benefits outside of the annual open enrollment period. Just email benefits@kent.edu within 31 days of the qualifying event to enroll or make any necessary chang

Daniel Nilsson Authors Article for Diversity in Ed Publication

Daniel Nielsson

Daniel Nilsson, director of EHHS' Office of Diversity, Outreach and Development, recently authored an article for Diversity in Ed that details how students of diverse populations can prepare to apply for graduate school. Titled, "Things You Can Do Before Applying to Graduate School," the article recommends students seeking advanced degrees consider three things: internships and practicums, and study abroad opportunities; building relationships with faculty for strong recommendations; and weighing the value of career opportunities vs. job experience. ...

Can I opt-out of Kent State coverage? What does that mean for me if I do?

Sometimes employees have other insurance through their parents or a spouse/domestic partner. If you are not covered under Kent State's insurance, you can receive $50 per pay ($100 per month) for opting out. Opting out means that you chose not to receive the medical, vision, prescription, and dental benefits through Kent State. To receive the cash incentive, you will need to submit an affidavit of alternate coverage (PDF). 

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

Taylor Monturo playing lacrosse

"When I was younger, I always dreamed of competing at the highest level, Taylor Monturo says.  Honestly, I did not care what sport or in what fashion, but I was bound and determined to work as hard as I possibly could to put myself in a position to be a Division I student-athlete." ...

Out Of Pandemic Isolation, Alumna Creates Short Film Accepted Into Cleveland International Film Festival

Ailene Joven

An abstract eye for film, creative camera work and a feminist mindset are all factors that make up Kent State alumna Ailene Joven, ‘21. As a digital media production student, she began creating the short film “Define” during the early days of COVID-19. Several years later, that film was screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) on March 28, 2023....

Breaking Barriers for Parenting Students Is Goal of Professor’s Research

Student writing in a notebook with a baby next to her

Being a college student is tough enough for most, but for those who are also parenting young children or caring for loved ones – in addition to other responsibilities like work, managing a household, and appointments – going to class and succeeding can seem like a daunting task....

Environmental Justice, Ecology and Race Symposium and related events - April 12-14, 2023

  faculty members Elaine Hsiao (School of Peace and Conflict Studies) and Yuko Kurahashi (School of Theatre and Dance) are hosting special guests, Madeline Sayet (Mohegan), Kawenniiosta Jock (Kanien’kehá:ka Wolf Clan), and Paul Chiyokten Wagner (Saanich Nation), for Blackbox Theatre (April 12) and the Environmental Justice Symposium (April 13-14) at Kent State. Registration for the symposium has closed, but you can still attend! Stop by any event to register in person. See you there! Full information on the symposium sessions (which includes addition...

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