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We are pleased to announce that ombuds services are available to all faculty and staff at 91�ֿ�. This office was created to help assist with faculty and staff support, retention, and improved workplace experience. The Ombuds office provides a safe, informal, and confidential environment where faculty and staff can discuss workplace concerns and challenges and consider possible strategies and solutions. The office serves all faculty and staff on all 91�ֿ� campuses.Shannon Driscoll, J.D., has been appointed to this inaugural role. She brings with her expertise in conflict re...

A series of fast-moving wildfires erupted on Jan. 7 roaring across the Los Angeles area, killing more than 25 people, including some who died trying to prevent the fires from destroying their homes, while engulfing thousands of structures. How will the people who live there cope with the trauma?91�ֿ� Today reached out to Karin Coifman, Ph.D., professor and chair, Department of Psychological Sciences and co-director, 91�ֿ� Student Life Study, to ask how today’s students prepare for the significant mental health needs of the impacted communities. 91�ֿ� Today: Talk about the s...

Phishing attacks are on the rise, but 91�ֿ� is ready. With cutting-edge digital tools, a team of skilled engineers, and regular cybersecurity training for our university community, the university is constantly working to keep you protected.The combination of powerful technology and skilled professionals quickly blocked 99% of the 1 million messages that blasted university accounts in the most recent phishing attempt. That level of protection doesn’t happen by accident. By strategically deploying the Division of IT's three key pillars of defense, most dangerous emails are blocked before an...

  Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your 91�ֿ�-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future 91�ֿ� Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what’s happening in the photo along with when and where it was taken. ...

 Stephen Gagola Jr., a mathematician, retired professor, and lifelong learner, has transformed his passion for abstract mathematical concepts into tangible creations at 91�ֿ�’s Design Innovation (DI) Hub. His innovative project, rooted in Latin cubes, demonstrates how the DI Hub empowers members to turn intellectual ideas into physical realities.From Classroom to Creative FreedomHaving taught mathematics at 91�ֿ� for over 40 years, Stephen’s retirement granted him the time and freedom to pursue long-held ideas. "Now I don’t have any of those [teaching] duti...