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 Is social media making Gen Z less social? The Akron Beacon Journal explored that question in a recent feature centered on Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Senior Lecturer Aaron Bacue Maguire and his Communication and Conflict Management course in the School of Communication Studies.Maguire, who has taught at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for 11 years, evolved his teaching after noticing the impact of constant screen time on students’ ability to connect in person. His classroom operates less like a traditional lecture and more like a conversation around a kitchen table, with lessons tied to practical skills like confl...

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2026 will be recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 8. The event will be livestreamed at www.kent.edu/commencement.In total, 1,010 degrees will be conferred this summer, consisting of 115 associate degrees, 526 bachelor’s degrees, 302 master’s degrees, 66 doctoral degrees and one educational specialist degree. More than 550 of the graduating s...

Attention Flashes 101 instructors! The Learning, Engagement and Belonging unit is excited to offer new in-classroom opportunities for Flashes 101 courses this fall. All courses are 45 minutes in length, perfect for adding to your Flashes 101 course schedule. Offerings include Belonging 101, Crafting a Community Agreement, Discovering our Values, and more. To schedule a session for your course, email Shaunte Rouse at srouse2@kent.edu.Flashes 101 Belonging Boost Offerings Belonging 101 for Flashes 101: Wondering where to start your learning journey on understanding belonging? This introduct...

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University is pleased to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Probationary Evaluations within the PageUp Performance platform.Designed to support employees and supervisors during the critical first months of employment, the new evaluations shift the focus beyond simply assessing performance. They are intended to help determine a new employee's success, identify opportunities for growth, and foster meaningful conversations throughout the probationary period (typically the first 60–120 days of employment).A key enhancement to the new process is the integration of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s s...

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music has selected Alex Stephenson, Ph.D., as the winner and commissioned composer of the fourth annual 2026 Roy Minoff Composition Competition.  Stephenson was chosen from a pool of 76 applicants and will receive a $14,000 commission to compose a 15- to 20-minute work for flute, saxophone, piano, percussion and cello. The work is scheduled to receive its premiere at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ in fall 2027, performed by Glauser School of Music faculty. He also will attend the premiere and participate in related activities, such as a lecture or master...