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![Mary Beth Spitznagel, Ph.D. (right), a clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ, talks with a pet owner. Mary Beth Spitznagel](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIAL%20FEATURE-Pet1.jpg?VersionId=y2081Wk6t4Pm4W6kLZTj9mXRLngkmByw&h=e6f36a9c&itok=s24mW0hE)
When Caring for a Sick Pet Becomes Too Much
Mary Beth Spitznagel, Ph.D., a clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ, examined pet owners' psychological experiences while caring for a sick pet.
![С»ÆƬÊÓƵ students file into Dix Stadium for their Commencement ceremony this past May. С»ÆƬÊÓƵ has been selected as a recipient of the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. HEED photo](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/PHOTOLEAD-HEED.jpg?VersionId=ogjklk88ZzvwrWTvSyq87gcIMsk61bpC&h=e6f36a9c&itok=Ic3KdJVB)
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Fifth Consecutive Year
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for a fifth consecutive year.
![The С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Airport received the Animal Heroes Award for its Props 4 Paws pet food drive, which supports the Portage Animal Protection League and the Summit County Humane Society. The С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Airport received the Animal Heroes Award for its Props 4 Paws pet food drive, which supports the Portage Animal Protection League and the Summit County Humane Society.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-PAWSibility-1.jpg?VersionId=ohm9axdInSDESB2yfaNFHm_m5aYndMNH&h=e6f36a9c&itok=ZRtJ0Hyy)
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Airport Receives Animal Heroes Award at PAWSibility Ball
The С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Airport received the Animal Heroes Award, along with certificates from the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives, at the 2017 Summit County Humane PAWSibility Ball for its Props 4 Paws pet food drive.
![Members of the С»ÆƬÊÓƵ at Trumbull community gather for the flag presentation by the Eckenrode family. Members of the С»ÆƬÊÓƵ at Trumbull community gather for the flag presentation by the Eckenrode family.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Flag.jpg?VersionId=vvtjp4PdjAvny_JedsenlhnVYe7InETa&h=e6f36a9c&itok=sXilTRsF)
Local Military Family Presents С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Trumbull With American Flag Flown During Combat Mission
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ at Trumbull was presented with the U.S. flag, "Old Glory," for its commitment to serving military personnel.
![С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's newly renovated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Student Center will hold its grand reopening celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's newly renovated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Student Center will hold its grand reopening celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-LGBTQ1.jpg?VersionId=80hk2UzKdvK25BSus5E1JGbSW86DGNf1&h=e6f36a9c&itok=UOgxi0MN)
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ to Celebrate New Space for LGBTQ Student Center
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ will celebrate its newly renovated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Student Center on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
![С»ÆƬÊÓƵ employees participate in the Lunchtime Rejuvenation Yoga session – a regular wellness offering on Tuesdays and Thursdays. С»ÆƬÊÓƵ employees participate in the Lunchtime Rejuvenation Yoga session – a regular wellness offering on Tuesdays and Thursdays.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-UniversityChallenge1.jpg?VersionId=GNoY0AFjrSuJwcdo07wELZpJBwRY7ZNz&h=e6f36a9c&itok=JgYC2ThG)
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Vies for Most Active University in 12-Week Challenge
The 12-week On the Move University Challenge begins Oct. 2 and provides С»ÆƬÊÓƵ faculty and staff with a blue and golden opportunity to move more, sit less and become the Most Active University in the nation!
![Kathryn Owens continues her studies at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ after she and her fiancé, Caleb Frost, walked through waist-high water to escape the flood left behind from Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane story](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Hurricane_0.jpg?VersionId=IXbty5KWT4EZKmriIgtgrsPfYreO8jHl&h=e6f36a9c&itok=kRt6zNTX)
Hurricane Harvey: С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Students Share Stories of Survival, Triumph, Defeat
While the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey was a distant disaster for many, the storm touched the lives and families of numerous С»ÆƬÊÓƵ students studying on the Kent Campus and online from their Texas homes.
![The walkways at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ at Ashtabula were lined with thousands of American flags in honor of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks. Regional Flags](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Flags1.jpg?VersionId=eMkTo55ceYoAoeWFJA0e9XGIa1rzzl.z&h=e6f36a9c&itok=heAoNbuh)
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Ashtabula Student Veterans Honor the Fallen During 9/11 With Flag Display
This past week, the walkways at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ at Ashtabula were lined with thousands of American flags in honor of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks.
![С»ÆƬÊÓƵ students fill the steps of the Kent Student Center during peak hours at the beginning of the 2017 Fall Semester. С»ÆƬÊÓƵ has made an impressive climb up the Best National Universities list released by U.S. News & World Report. Best Colleges](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-BestColleges.jpg?VersionId=knwAeGyP1FxlwkiJt2mcVt.ssuAiOTUJ&h=e6f36a9c&itok=3YpdCsB_)
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Ascends in U.S. News Ranking of Best National Universities
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ has made an impressive climb up the Best National Universities list released last week by U.S. News & World Report in its new 2018 edition of Best Colleges.