The National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Grant Committee recently announced that Jennifer Rivera has been awarded $15,000 from it’s 2022 Graduate Research Grant for doctoral applicants. This grant program funds Graduate research in strength and conditioning at the master’s and doctoral levels. Rivera is a second-year doctoral student in the School of Health Sciences. “Jennifer is passionate about research regarding immune function and exercise,” said Adam Jajtner, associate professor of Exercise Physiology in the School of Health Sciences at Kent State University...

Team Bangladesh serves mutton briyana, a dish that garnered the People's Choice Award at the 2022 Annual International Cook-off.

Two teams from sub-Saharan Africa made their debut on Thursday at Kent State University’s annual International Cook-off sponsored by the Office of Global Education.   The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Kent State’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa which are resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Kent State for the fall semester to pursue degrees.  Team Sri Lanka took first place honors at the...

Stark County Alumni Chapter Holiday Party

Join the Stark County Alumni Chapter in the heart of downtown Canton for a festive and fun holiday party to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! The event will feature holiday games and activities, a holiday sweater contest and Kent State inspired drinks. Drinks are on your own, but small bites to snack on will be provided. Milestone has a great selection, so guests are welcome to purchase additional food off their delicious menu as well. We hope to see you in your most festive attire on Sunday, Dec. 4!

Junior Luca Ralph Looks to Push the Ball Downfield

Luca Ralph, a junior midfielder from Maple Grove, Minnesota, talks about her journey from dancing shoes to soccer cleats. ...

2021 Peace Basket prep at King Kennedy

Members of the Kent State University community invite faculty, staff and students to join in creating Holiday Peace Baskets on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. at the King Kennedy Community Center, 6660 Garfield Road, Ravenna. If you cannot make it at 9 a.m., organizers invite you to please come when you can.  Celebrating its 25th year, this activity created more than 100 gift baskets for needy families in the area in 2021.  Donations such as kitchen items, personal grooming items, school supplies and small stocking stuffers for children will be ...

The Kent community enjoying the 2021 Kent Skates

Residents of Kent are ready to ring in the holiday season with the return of Kent Skates this November. Kent Skates, presented by Ametek, is a partnership between the city of Kent, the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center, Main Street Kent and Kent State University. This is the second year these partners have helped bring the free rink to the public. Starting Nov. 19, the rink will be open to the public free of charge. This includes free skate rentals to visitors. It will stay open through Feb. 26, 2023. Also sponsored by local businesses such as Water Street Tavern...

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