Photo of Julian Leff and Anna Leitson

Throughout the semester, DI student fellows collaborated on workshops at the intersection of creativity and cutting edge technology.Hack Your Homework & ImaginationJulian Leff, a sophomore computer information systems major, has long had an interest in ethical and practical applications of artificial intelligence. Before this semester, that interest was resigned to tinkering on his own. So, he wanted to create an opportunity for other curious students to explore AI.“We're really riding the edge of a new technology, and it definitely has ramifications,” Leff said.David Foster, a DI faculty ...

The First Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees free speech.

Kent State University’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies and School of Communication Studies has organized a panel discussion to talk about free speech and protest on campus to educate students about their rights and responsibilities.The event, "Rights, Free Speech, and Protest at Kent State" will take place at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 15, in the Reflections Gallery of the May 4 Visitors Center, 141 Taylor Hall.The panel was organized for two reasons. First, the subject of free speech takes on increased relevance on the Kent Campus each spring as the May 4 commemoration nears.   N...

A blaze burns the prairie grass that grows behind the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center during a controlled burning by the Kent Fire Department.

The protected prairie surrounding Kent State University’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Monday, April 15, between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon, to allow for new growth during the summer season. The city of Kent Fire Department will conduct the controlled burning of the prairie, which has been a yearly practice since 2004. The prairie burn on April 15 is dependent on the weather and the Kent Fire Department not being called to an emergency. (If postponed, the prairie burn will be rescheduled for a later date.) The burning of the prairie helps control ...

Olivia Meyer headshot, Case study title "One Leg Up On ESG: That’s So Sheertex", legs in the air wearing Sheertex tights

Olivia Meyer, a senior Honors College fashion merchandising student, has won the Chairman's Award for the Fashion Scholarship Fund 2024 Case Study Competition. Meyer competed against hundreds of other applicants across the country, creating an ESG-focused case study for the brand Sheertex. Her case received the highest score in the merchandising category from industry judges. In March, she pitched her case study to the industry judges. Olivia received the Chairman's Award at the FSF Gala in New York City on April 8, earning a total scholarship of $25,000."I would like to extend a huge thank yo...

Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

a photo of Judge Kani H. Hightower

 Summit County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kani H. Hightower is on a mission to make the justice system in Summit County, Ohio, more accessible for underprivileged and underrepresented citizens. Whether it’s related to transportation challenges or helping them sort through the red tape of documentation, Hightower, a Kent State University graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.“I ran for domestic relations court judge because I wanted to serve on the bench where I could make the greatest impact,” Hightower told Akron Legal News. “Our court ...

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