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Upcoming Benefits and Wellness Fairs

As a reminder, the Kent Campus Benefits and Wellness Fair is Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The Ashtabula Campus Benefits and Wellness Fair is Thursday, Oct. 20, from 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m in the Oak Room in Main Hall.

Open Enrollment runs now through Nov. 4. For information about the High Deductible Health Plan and the Health Savings Account, you can review the complete .

View the right from your desktop for information about the new High Deductible Health Plan, Health Savings Account and wellness program incentives.

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Alumnus Leads Planning for 50th Anniversary Commemoration of May 4, 1970
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Alumnus Leads Planning for 50th Anniversary Commemoration of May 4, 1970
Inspired by Brother, ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Student Leads in Weathervane Playhouse Production
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Trumbull Earns Junior Achievement Volunteer Award
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Trumbull Earns Junior Achievement Volunteer Award
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient Values Mentoring Students
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient Values Mentoring Students
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient Values Mentoring Students
Video: Discovering Purpose - Daisy Smith
Video: Discovering Purpose - Daisy Smith
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A ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ student proudly displays an award certificate during the university’s Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students.

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Ranked High as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus

Aug. 7, 2018
An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences.

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Ranked High as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus

An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences.
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¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ students model original designs created by Fashion School students during the school’s 2018 spring fashion show.
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ students model original designs created by Fashion School students during the school’s 2018 spring fashion show.
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¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ students model original designs created by Fashion School students during the school’s 2018 spring fashion show.

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Fashion School Receives Top Honors in the Nation and Midwest

Aug. 1, 2018
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising is once again ranked high among the nation’s elite, according to .

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Fashion School Receives Top Honors in the Nation and Midwest

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising is once again ranked high among the nation’s elite, according to .
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A group of ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ students, alumni and other volunteers plant trees at the new Climate Change Grove.

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s New Climate Change Grove Supports Research and Sustainability Efforts

June 29, 2018
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ is again showing its commitment to sustainability with its new climate change grove that also offers opportunities for research. The tree grove, located behind the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on the Kent Campus, was created through a partnership…

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s New Climate Change Grove Supports Research and Sustainability Efforts

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ is again showing its commitment to sustainability with its new climate change grove that also offers opportunities for research. The tree grove, located behind the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on the Kent Campus, was created through a partnership…
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¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s Center for Architecture and Environmental Design has received LEED Platinum recognition, the highest ranking for the LEED system. It is ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s first LEED Platinum building.

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Receives First LEED Platinum Recognition for New Architecture Building

June 21, 2018
A green roof and a geothermal heating and cooling system that is 300 percent more efficient than standard systems are a few of the sustainability features that helped ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s Center for Architecture and Environmental Design receive LEED Platinum recognition.

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Receives First LEED Platinum Recognition for New Architecture Building

A green roof and a geothermal heating and cooling system that is 300 percent more efficient than standard systems are a few of the sustainability features that helped ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s Center for Architecture and Environmental Design receive LEED Platinum recognition.
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LaunchNET ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Holds Annual Entrepreneur Awards and Expo

May 4, 2018
On Monday, April 23, LaunchNET ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ celebrated its 5th annual Entrepreneur Awards and Expo event at Ray’s Place. In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of LaunchNET ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ clients over the course of the year, the staff awarded university partners, alumni…

LaunchNET ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Holds Annual Entrepreneur Awards and Expo

On Monday, April 23, LaunchNET ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ celebrated its 5th annual Entrepreneur Awards and Expo event at Ray’s Place. In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of LaunchNET ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ clients over the course of the year, the staff awarded university partners, alumni…
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¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ to Celebrate Arbor Day With Tree Planting and Campus-wide Events

April 20, 2018
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ is proud of the numerous trees that decorate its campus, its LEED-certified buildings and other sustainability efforts. Arbor Day is another opportunity for the university to celebrate its roots in sustainability.   Starting at 11 a.m. on April 26,…

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ to Celebrate Arbor Day With Tree Planting and Campus-wide Events

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ is proud of the numerous trees that decorate its campus, its LEED-certified buildings and other sustainability efforts. Arbor Day is another opportunity for the university to celebrate its roots in sustainability.   Starting at 11 a.m. on April 26,…
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Mark Polatajko, ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s senior vice president for finance and administration, delivers remarks at the College of Business Administration building design presentations held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Community Meets Potential Partners for First Major Project of $1 Billion Master Plan

April 13, 2018
On April 12, future generations of business leaders got a first look at design concepts from several firms competing to develop ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s new College of Business Administration building.

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Community Meets Potential Partners for First Major Project of $1 Billion Master Plan

On April 12, future generations of business leaders got a first look at design concepts from several firms competing to develop ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s new College of Business Administration building.
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Representatives from ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ, the city of Kent, AAA and Portage County Safe Communities are collaborating on a campaign to promote safe driving practices. The campaign Wait2TXT targets both distracted driving and walking.
Representatives from ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ, the city of Kent, AAA and Portage County Safe Communities are collaborating on a campaign to promote safe driving practices. The campaign Wait2TXT targets both distracted driving and walking.
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Representatives from ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ, the city of Kent, AAA and Portage County Safe Communities are collaborating on a campaign to promote safe driving practices. The campaign Wait2TXT targets both distracted driving and walking.

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Police Encourage Students to Wait2TXT

April 11, 2018
Did you know that if you are driving and have a passenger, are eating or drinking and send a text, your chances of crashing increase by 1,139 percent?

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Police Encourage Students to Wait2TXT

Did you know that if you are driving and have a passenger, are eating or drinking and send a text, your chances of crashing increase by 1,139 percent?
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Andrew Konya, co-founder of Remesh and ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ alumnus, successfully raised $10 million from a Series A funding round for his company, which he started as a ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ student.

LaunchNET ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Client’s Startup Raises $10 Million

April 11, 2018
Through a series of company-building steps, programs and funding, , what started as the idea of a ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ student, has become a star in the Northeast Ohio tech-startup world.

LaunchNET ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Client’s Startup Raises $10 Million

Through a series of company-building steps, programs and funding, , what started as the idea of a ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ student, has become a star in the Northeast Ohio tech-startup world.
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¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ student Javon Miller's luxury pens are made from wood and acrylic.

LaunchNET ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Helps Nurture Student’s Luxury Pen Business

March 23, 2018
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ student Javon Miller started his business by combining a new hobby with a tool that humans have used for centuries.

LaunchNET ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Helps Nurture Student’s Luxury Pen Business

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ student Javon Miller started his business by combining a new hobby with a tool that humans have used for centuries.
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Adjustment to December 2025/January 2026 Closure Schedule

Dear ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Faculty and Staff,

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ has made a minor revision to its winter closure schedule for the current year. The university will close as previously scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at 10:30 p.m., with offices now set to re-open on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

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You asked, we delivered! We are pleased to announce some big changes coming to the Wellness Rewards program:

Open Enrollment Has Ended - Next Steps

Open Enrollment Ended Friday Oct. 31

Important Information and Next Steps

Thank you for being engaged this Open Enrollment season. Maybe you took a few minutes to just review your benefit plans or maybe there were important changes to make and you took the time and opportunity to do so. With that being said, we had over a 77% participation rate in Open Enrollment.

Over the next few weeks, the Benefits team will be finalizing the Open Enrollment process and completing tasks to ensure all updates are in place for a Jan. 1, 2026 effective date.

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