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New Scholarship Funds For STEM Students
Kent State University has been awarded $1.5 million from the state of Ohio for the Choose Ohio First program that supports students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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Rocket Team Earns Top Competition Finish
Kent State’s High-Power Rocket Team was recognized at the 2022 Spaceport America Cup Awards Ceremony for its first place win in the 10,000 ft AGL apogee student researched and developed (SRAD) solid rocket propulsion system.
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CAE Hosts Electric Vehicles Conference
Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) recently hosted the Northeast Ohio Manufacturing for EV Conference. This event featured industry experts and focused on the $400 billion electric vehicles supply chain.
Prioritizing Student Success
Rising Scholars Enjoy Summer Activities
Students in Kent State’s Rising Scholars Program were involved in a wide variety of activities, workshops and programs this summer as part of their yearlong participation in this immersive regional campus program.
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New Police Officer Training Program Grant
Kent State’s Basic Police Officer Training Academy has received a grant to fund a program to increase the competency of cadets as well as to develop their communication skills during interactions with Black community members.
Expanding University Initiatives
Professor Receives National Research Award
Christa Porter, Ph.D., was awarded the Review of Research Award by the American Education Research Association (AERA) for her research article, “Understanding Influences of Development on Black Women’s Success in U.S. Colleges: A Synthesis of Literature."
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Flying Flashes Win Air Race Classic
Kent State’s Flying Flashes earned three first place prizes at the 45th Annual Air Race Classic held in Lakeland, Florida, in June. The team is composed of Laura Wilson, senior aeronautics major, and Alex Johnson, ’21, Professional Pilot program alumna.
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Senior Receives Fulbright Scholarship
In an impressive close to her undergraduate career, Kent State University Honors College senior Mallory Woods, ’22, was recently awarded the prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Award (ETA).
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Celebrating KSU Birthday With Giving Day
Kent State University celebrated its 112th birthday on May 19 by launching its first-ever Day of Giving and raising $65,000 from more than 350 alumni, friends and partners in 24 hours to support a variety of scholarships.
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Planned Gift to Support Student-Athletes
George Jenkins, ’63, and his wife Gina, recently established a planned gift to create the Gina and George Jenkins Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will give preference to students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those from the Appal...
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William B. Risman Family Honored
The William B. Risman family was presented with the University Medallion Award during the May 14 Commencement Ceremony. The family was honored for its extraordinary devotion and support to the advancement of Kent State and all it serves.
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Spirit of Motherhood Program Grant
A new $100,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation will support innovative work at Kent State to address preterm births and infant mortality among Black mothers in Northeast Ohio.