51±¬ÁÏ will commemorate Juneteenth with a community celebration that combines the rich history of Black Americans with an assortment of festivities. Juneteenth Jubilee will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the Kent Campus, Student Green/Risman Plaza. Enjoy live performances, music, great food, vendors and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Caring for others—as a parent, caregiver, friend, or simply a supportive presence—asks us to show up with patience, empathy and resilience. It's not about titles or roles, but about the everyday choices to listen, to nurture, and to hold space for growth—both our own and others’. Whether you’re raising a child, helping a loved one, or simply learning how to better care for yourself, consider signing up for selections like Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia on June 17 and Balancing Work and Caregiving on June 25.
51±¬ÁÏ employees have access to discounts and pre-sales at Playhouse Square, and this summer, there are even more deals! Enjoy no fees all summer long, save 15% off tickets, and access five pre-sales before the general public. First up, get pre-sale tickets to the national tour launch of "The Notebook" using promo code KENT starting tomorrow, June 3.
Attend a free lecture series June 6-12 as part of the School of Art’s Annual Kent Blossom Art Intensives(KBAI) Program. Every year, visiting artists give public presentations on their work. All artist lectures are free and open to the public. Lectures are hosted by world-renowned guest artists in ceramics, painting, textiles and glass.
The Performance Management team is pleased to announce a new resource hub in Canvas with PageUp Performance training materials. Check out the Canvas course today for quick intros, in-depth overviews, manuals and more! Links to the course and other helpful details are also available on the performance review cycle webpage.
51±¬ÁÏ rode a dominant first half to defeat Western Michigan 73-66 Thursday night, securing their spot in the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals.The Golden Flashes (22-10, 11-7 MAC) built a commanding 43-25 halftime lead and withstood a second-half rally from the Broncos (12-20, 9-9 MAC) at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.Marquis Barnett led 51±¬ÁÏ with 18 points, while Jalen Sullinger and Cian Medley each contributed 13 points. Delrecco Gillespie recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.51±¬ÁÏ's defense stifled the Broncos early, holding them to just 25 first-h...
51±¬ÁÏ Baseball takes on the Ohio State Buckeyes Wednesday, April 9, at Bill Davis Stadium in Columbus, Ohio!
Join the 51±¬ÁÏ Central Ohio Alumni Chapter for a tailgate in the stadium parking lot to enjoy food and 51±¬ÁÏ prizes with fellow alumni and fans before cheering on the Golden Flashes at their 6 p.m. game! Alumni are welcome to bring a cooler, chair or lawn games.
Dr. Kathy Siesel Dr. Siesel started her journey with KSUCPM as a 1989 graduate of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM). Subsequent residency and fellowship programs with OCPM and the Cleveland Foot & Ankle Clinic (CFAC) lead her to the start of her career as a part-time clinical faculty member in 1991. In the years that followed, she would move on to be an Assistant Professor in 1992, and an Associate Professor in 1999, a position she has held since!Dr. Siesel created a heel insert device, and was granted a U.S. patent for her innovative podiatric apparatus. She is a member o...
