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Supporting Each Other During Overwhelming Times

Dear ����Vlog�ƽ�� Community,

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'

Students coming to ����Vlog�ƽ�� and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of ����Vlog�ƽ��'s LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.

Mental Health Campaign Reminds Us to Reduce the Stigma, Seek Help and Refer a Flash

The two-hour Mental Health Campaign kickoff, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom on Tuesday, Oct. 10, was well attended by the ����Vlog�ƽ�� community. 

Longtime Newsroom Executive Mizell Stewart Joins MDJ as Professional-in-Residence

����Vlog�ƽ��’s School of Media and Journalism (MDJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mizell Stewart III as professional-in-residence.

Earlier this year, Stewart served as the keynote speaker for MDJ’s annual David and Janet Dix Lecture in Media Ethics. Previously, he was the Vice President of News Performance, Talent & Partnerships for Gannett and the USA TODAY Network. Stewart will serve both Student Media and MDJ in his role as professional-in-residence.

It's a Rainbow Week at ����Vlog�ƽ��!

����Vlog�ƽ�� and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week. 

I Spy a Winning Dissertation: History Doctoral Student Receives Prestigious U.S. Army Fellowship

Matthew Vajda, a doctoral student in the Department of History at ����Vlog�ƽ��, has been selected as one of only two recipients

Director's Note | October 2023

IN A FLASH: Kent's 'Locks of Love'

Kent's Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade. 

Last Day for Voter Registration

Oct. 10 is the deadline for registering for this November’s election.

Changes to the FAFSA: Important Information to Know

While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has experienced changes over the years, the upcoming 2024-25 FAFSA year will introduce significant changes for students and families. These changes may have implications for students and their ability to gain access to federal financial aid.

Using Her Degree and Her Determination to Help Female Entrepreneurs

Mary Seats, a 2010 graduate of ����Vlog�ƽ��, says she combined the tools she acquired while a student at ����Vlog�ƽ�� with her own passion and grit to create the successes she enjoys today.

Kicking Off ����Vlog�ƽ��'s Mental Health Campaign

On World Mental Health Day, ����Vlog�ƽ�� is launching its own university-wide mental health campaign with a special event.