University graduates its first class of International Baccalaureate students Kent State University senior Susannah Gingo is living her dream Down Under as a student teacher at Cockle Bay School in New Zealand.  The education major from Stow, Ohio, has been enjoying both the similarities and differences in a culture on the other side of the world, including getting used to children running around barefoot.   “This is more than my dream job,” Gingo said. “I would love to be able to come back to New Zealand to have a permanent job and home here.” Gingo’s ability to fulfill h...

Kent State Salem Students Showcase Research Projects Salem, Ohio – Kent State University at Salem held its fall Undergraduate Research Conference, an event that recognizes students for their research and allows them to share what they learned through discussions with the academic staff. This year, there were 56 presentations given by a combined total of 70 students. The conference is open to all undergraduates in any discipline and in any for-credit course at the Salem campus. Faculty judges evaluate the presentations based on originality; significance; evidence of learning about th...