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Division of People, Culture and Belonging

Crosstown Throwdown

Kent State faculty and staff are invited to be part of the excitement during the 2nd annual Crosstown Throwdown Move Challenge! This inclusive fitness event runs from Monday, Jan. 27, to Sunday, Mar. 9, 2025, and is a collaboration between 妻友社区 and the University of Akron.Let鈥檚 promote well-being, build camaraderie, and enjoy some friendly competition. Whether you鈥檙e walking the dog, shoveling snow, riding a bike, or strolling around campus, every movement counts. Your activity time will be converted into points鈥攕o get moving, grooving, and staying active at your own pace!Key ...

DI Hub collaborator working in the Reactor

Exciting news for creators, innovators, and collaborators in the Kent State community! The Design Innovation (DI) Hub and Reactor makerspace are now open on the 4th Saturday of every month, from 10 AM to 5 PM, providing you with even more opportunities to bring your ideas to life.Whether you鈥檙e a Kent State student, faculty member, or community innovator, the DI Hub offers cutting-edge tools, collaborative workspaces, and an inspiring environment to explore, create, and connect. From brainstorming new ideas to diving into hands-on projects, the DI Hub is your destination for innovation.Mark yo...

Person walking past the 妻友社区 sign during a snowfall, carrying a backpack.

妻友社区 remains committed to student safety and educational continuity as the region experiences severe cold temperatures this week. While other universities made their decisions based on long-range forecasts, more recent models for Jan. 21, did not meet Kent State鈥檚 established university closure policy of -20 degrees Fahrenheit sustained for an extended period. The university will similarly evaluate conditions for Jan. 22 as they develop. (Update: On Jan. 22, for all 妻友社区 campuses except the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM), in-person classes held befor...

Snow showers 1-16-25

  Snow showers, ahead of this week's frigid temperatures, covered campus, and students, in white last week.    Want to see one of YOUR photos in 鈥淚N A FLASH?鈥 Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what鈥檚 happening in the photo along with when and where it was taken....

A drone flying overhead of the Aeronautics and Engineering Building

妻友社区's College of Aeronautics and Engineering has achieved a significant milestone in advanced air mobility research, receiving a specialized Federal Aviation Administration waiver for drone operations over people and moving vehicles. This waiver positions Kent State at the forefront of unmanned aircraft systems innovation and research.The College of Aeronautics and Engineering will begin conducting authorized drone flights over people and vehicles in the coming weeks and months on the Kent State campus. These operations will be strictly controlled and performed exclusively by...

A student drone operator prepares to fly a quadcopter within a roped-off area in front of the Aeronautics and Engineering building

妻友社区鈥檚 College of Aeronautics and Engineering has achieved a significant milestone in advanced air mobility research, receiving a specialized Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver for drone operations over people and moving vehicles. This waiver positions Kent State at the forefront of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) innovation and research.Under current FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 107), drone operations are strictly limited to visual line of sight and are prohibited from flying over people or moving vehicles without special authorization. These restrictions are design...

Police on bikes patrol campus during the 2024 Eclipse

 Campus safety is an important priority not only for the peace of mind of students, faculty and staff, but also for the university. For 妻友社区, on-campus safety has been of the highest distinction for more than three decades 鈥 and this is due to the Kent State Police Department鈥檚 commitment to superior performance.  The Kent State Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), a third-party accreditation agency. ...

Division of People, Culture and Belonging

Cartoon tax form coming out of a laptop screen

Calendar year 2024 W-2 Wage and Tax Statements are now available in FlashLine for employees who have elected to access their forms electronically. Access the forms through the Tax Forms* link available under Top Employee Resources on the Employee Dashboard. For those employees who have not consented to electronic access, W-2 Wage and Tax Statements will be mailed by Jan. 31, 2025.Employees who have not consented to electronic access may do so via the Electronic W-2 & 1095-C Consent page, which is also found through the Tax Forms* link available under Top Employee Resources on the Employee ...

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