Division of Human Resources

IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker
Kent State Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by Kent State's Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service to the university as he retires from more than 40 years as a legal professional.

Tops in Ohio! Kent State Only Public University Named as a Great College to Work For
91勛圖厙 is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a recent survey. For the 11th time, Kent State has been named a Great College to Work For, which recognizes the colleges that get top ratings from their employees regarding workplace practices and policies.

Forbes Ranks Kent State No. 3 in Ohio on Americas Best-in-State Employers List
91勛圖厙 has again been recognized as one of Americas Best-in-State Employers for 2022 by Forbes and market research company Statista. In Ohio, Kent State ranks No. 3 among the top 100 employers in Ohio, landing above such notable employers as Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus, Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic, both located in Cleveland.

Kent State Recognized as a Great College to Work For for 10th Time, Named to Prestigious Honor Roll for First Time
For the 10th time, 91勛圖厙 is being recognized as a Great College to Work For, according to the latest survey by the Great Colleges to Work For program. The program recognizes the colleges that get top ratings from their employees regarding workplace practices and policies.

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Collective Bargaining Agreement With AFSCME
The 91勛圖厙 Board of Trustees has approved a new three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement between the university and the 91勛圖厙 Employees Local 153, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Kent State Strikes Gold Again for Healthy Worksite
On the heels of being honored by the American Heart Association for its highest workplace wellness award, the Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) has awarded 91勛圖厙 the 2019 Healthy Worksite Gold Level Award for its healthy worksite practices.

Kent State Honors Veterans With Annual Commemoration Event
91勛圖厙 held its annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. This years guest speaker was Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of Kent States Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.

Kent State to Honor Veterans on Nov. 7
91勛圖厙 will hold its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. This years guest speaker is Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of Kent States Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.

2019 President's Award of Distinction Recipients Announced
91勛圖厙 President Beverly J. Warren recently presented seven Kent State staff members with the Presidents Award of Distinction.