New York City Studio
College of the Arts calls NYC home
by Rachel Wenger, '00

New York City Studio PHOTO ESSAY; Big City Podcast Series; Gifts to the NYC Studio; Influence of a Fashionista; Scripting Style: Guidebook and Tips from Fashion Students at NYC Studio; Simms Wins CFDA; VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Introducing the New York City Studio

Acting White
Kent State professors study teen phenomenon
by Melissa Edler, '00

Podcast: Neal-Barnett talks about "acting white" phenomenon

'Best Practices' are Elementary
K-6 Kent State College opens in Turkey
by Dana Hadareanu
Visiting Scholar from Romania

Awakening Possibility
Program brings promise to Appalachia
by Lisa Lambert, M.A. '05

Poem: "A Place with Promise" by Maggie Anderson; ASPIRE Podcast featuring Cheryl Chan; OACHE Video Exclusive Series; Lessons on Appalachia

To Serve and Protect
Police academy opens at Kent State Trumbull
by Melissa Edler, '00

Police Academy Facilities and Training Video

Home Run!
Donors step up to the plate for Kent State baseball program
by Amanda Vasil
Kent State Public Relations Student

About the Philanthropists; Kent State Baseball; Intercollegiate Athletics Points of Pride at Kent State

Autism on the Rise
New program helps teachers help children, parents
by Lisa Lambert, M.A. '05

Recognizing Signs of Autism; Podcast featuring Dr. Lisa Audet explaining challenges and solutions for parents and educators

Project Playhouse
Interior design students lend expertise to Katrina relief efforts
by Dana Rader
Kent State Public Relations Student

International Flair; Stories from Biloxi; Volunteer Blogs; Kent State United for the Gulf Coast Web site

Bridging the Gap
GED Recipients Make Transition to College
by Lisa Lambert, M.A. '05

Of FAFSA, Donuts and Sound Investments: Making It as a GED Scholar

Countdown to Centennial
A legacy of regional growth and success
by Dana Rader
Kent State Public Relations Student

Celebrate centennial online; Share your centennial memories; Centennial trivia challenge

NEWS FLASH

Read university news for Spring 2007, including:

Faculty Member Named ACE Fellow
Badejo chosen to serve in leadership development opportunity

Public Relations Master's Degree
New program hits the ground running

• Wicks host writers in Bisbee
• Invisible Struggles: Trumbull Campus students' project leads to documentary and Warren town forum
• Audiology Partnership Earns Top National Honor
• Professor Lauded for Work in Online Learning
• Learning to Discern: Data Literacy Focus of $1 Million NSF Grant
• Software Donation Helps Train Students for Manufacturing Industry
• University Press Wins Northern Ohio Live Award of Achievement
• McGruder Award in Media Diversity Recognizes Miami Herald Columnist Leonard Pitts Jr.
• Caregivers Can Adversely Affect Stroke Survivor's Quality of Life: Kent State Receives National Grant
• Mind Over Matter: Alternative Therapies Affect Experience of Chronic Pain
• Former Akron Executive Creates Public Relations Scholarship at Kent State

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Class Notes

Painting the Rock
A popular tradition at Kent State continues
by Lisa Fenda
Kent State Communication Studies Student

Terrence O'Neal Recognized for Accomplishments in Architecture
by Dana Rader
Kent State Public Relations Student

Moments in the Classroom
Alumni recall experiences with memorable professors
by Melissa Edler, '00

Go Flashes!
MAC basketball tournament events scheduled

OTA/DTA Winners Honored
Winners, finalists recognized at teaching conference
by Allison Turner and Nicole King
Kent State Public Relations Students

FROM THE PRESIDENT

President's Message
Excellence in Action, Every Day
A message from Kent State University President Dr. Lester A. Lefton