Kent State University at Tuscarawas received recognition at the Ohio State House this week in honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the campus on University Drive in New Philadelphia. A weeklong celebration will be held to commemorate the 50th anniversary Mon., Sept. 10, through Sun., Sept. 16, 2018. Highlights from the past fifty years will be featured every evening throughout the week honoring the history of Kent State Tuscarawas, beginning with a special encore appearance from comic writer Dave Barry on Monday. Tuesday through Thursday of the week will feature reunions of Kent S...

A green roof, a geothermal heating and cooling system that is 300 percent more efficient than standard systems, and a 15,000-gallon gray tank that recycles rainwater for irrigation and flushing bathroom fixtures. These are just a few of the sustainability features that helped Kent State University’s Center for Architecture and Environmental Design receive LEED Platinum recognition. Platinum is the highest ranking for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) system, which is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. The Center for Architecture and Environm...

A green roof, a geothermal heating and cooling system that is 300 percent more efficient than standard systems, and a 15,000-gallon gray tank that recycles rainwater for irrigation and flushing bathroom fixtures. These are just a few of the sustainability features that helped Kent State University’s Center for Architecture and Environmental Design receive LEED Platinum recognition. Platinum is the highest ranking for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) system, which is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. The Center for Architecture and Environm...

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has appointed the Rev. Dr. Todd C. Davidson Sr. of Lyndhurst, Ohio, to the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Dr. Davidson’s appointment began June 13, 2018, and ends May 16, 2027. He fills the seat of former Trustee Lawrence Pollock, whose term expired this year.  Dr. Davidson currently serves as senior pastor of Antioch Baptist Church Cleveland, a position he has held since 2012. He previously served as pastor of the Piney Grove Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In 2006, he became the youngest person ever elected to the Board of the Virginia Beac...

The Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services office (SRVSS) had a year of growth and success.  Thirty new faculty and staff members were trained last July as Green Dot educators, we had over 2,000 hours of volunteer time from our student interns and we saw record numbers in students and employees participating in Green Dot education. We had 2,180 students attend an overview of Green Dot, and 213 students go through a bystander skill workshop. Additionally, 102 faculty and staff members participated in Green Dot for faculty and staff.   Our staff grew as well. We welcome...