The Kent State University Museum, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the Kent State School of Fashion announce “Fashion & Feather,” a cross-disciplinary exhibition exploring the beauty, complexity and cultural significance of feathers. Opening on Earth Day at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the exhibition will be on view April 22 through Oct. 16, bringing together historic fashion, ornithological specimens, cultural objects and contemporary student designs to examine the complex relationship between people and the natural world.Organized by species – including peacoc...
On March 22, the day after “Fake Paddy’s Day,” more than 90 Kent State University student volunteers traveled through the neighborhoods of Kent cleaning up litter left behind after the celebration, along with any other trash they found.Individual students as well as members of student organizations participated in the cleanup. Andrew Miller, a junior from Rochester, New York, studying political science at Kent State, said, “The cleanup was a great way to bring students together and do something positive for the community. I will definitely be participating next year as well.”‘We Care About the...
A new study led by Sangeet Lamichhaney, Ph.D., associate professor of Biological Sciences at Kent State University, uncovers how mountain landscapes shape the survival of high‑altitude species living in some of the most extreme environments on Earth. The research, published in Molecular Ecology, focuses on the Tibetan Partridge (Perdix hodgsoniae) and shows how geography and climate work together to influence adaptation, genetic diversity and long‑term resilience.The Sino‑Himalayan region, often called the “Roof of the World,” is home to dramatic elevation gradients, rugged terrain and sharp c...
A new study led by researchers at Kent State University and Michigan State University finds that populations of lady beetles, important natural predators of crop pests, have declined substantially over the past three decades in a Midwestern agricultural landscape. The research, published in PNAS Nexus, analyzed 31 years of insect monitoring data collected at the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Ecological Research Site (KSB LTER) in southwestern Michigan. Across that period, the overall lady beetle community declined by 39 percent. Native species experienced the steepest losses, decl...
Poets and scientists from across the country – including current U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze and other award-winning authors – will converge at Kent State University in November for the first-ever Poets for Science Gathering.Poets for Science, founded in 2017 and based at Kent State’s nationally distinctive Wick Poetry Center, is a participatory project and installation exploring the connection between science and poetry.The event will take place Nov. 12-14 on the Kent Campus, with hundreds expected to attend, David Hassler, the Bob and Walt Wick Executive Director of the center, told K...
The 2026 E-Cycle Drive at Kent State University is open to students, faculty, staff and the community of Kent. Electronics recycling will be open March 4, 11, 18, 25 from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Kent State University Surplus Store parking lot at 475 Terrace Drive. Members of both the campus and city of Kent community can recycle used electronics through Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations an R2v3 and E-Stewards certified company, where materials are handled in an environmentally and socially responsible way. E-Cycle Drive is hosted by University Facilities Management and the Office of Sustainabili...
The Division of People, Culture and Belonging has curated four LinkedIn Learning Pathways for faculty and staff to explore their interests in developing data literacy and capacity. Earn a credential you can display on your LinkedIn profile for each pathway you complete.The four pathways are:Building Data LiteracyBasic Data VisualizationFoundations of StatisticsExcel Statistics Essential TrainingYou may choose one or all four pathways, at any time, by completing this request form.Once you complete the form you will receive an email confirmation that you are enrolled. The pathways will be availa...
As temperatures drop, space heaters are sometimes used on campus. However, improper use can lead to fire hazards, injuries, or equipment damage. All space heaters MUST be approved by University Facilities Management (UFM). In many cases, the building electrical systems will not support these devices. Please enter a work order using the ReADY Work Request to request a space heater. Here are some key safety guidelines to keep everyone warm and safe:Use Approved Devices Choose heaters with safety certifications (UL, ETL) and features like tip-over protection and automatic shut-off. Be sure to tes...
On January 8, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed 80 chemistry students from Kent Roosevelt High School for a morning of hands-on science and exploration. During the visit, students were introduced to the department and learned about career pathways in chemistry, as well as opportunities for undergraduate research at Kent State.The program included live chemistry demonstrations led by the chemistry stockroom, featuring crowd-pleasing reactions such as lighting methane bubbles and freezing fruit with liquid nitrogen. Students then toured the department's laboratories and teach...
High school students interested in pursuing majors in chemistry or biochemistry are invited to join us for Explore Kent Chemistry Day on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This annual event gives prospective students the opportunity to spend a day on campus, meet our faculty and students, and learn what it's like to study chemistry at Kent State University.Throughout the day, visitors will explore academic programs, hear about career and pre-professional pathways, participate in demonstrations, and tour our instructional and research laboratory spaces. Current chemistry and...