‘Fashion & Feather’ Opens at Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryExhibition is presented in partnership with the Kent State University Museum and School of FashionA new exhibition pairing fashion from Kent State University Museum's collection with ornithological specimens from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History opened Wednesday — Earth Day — at the Cleveland museum, where it will remain on view through Oct. 11."Fashion & Feather" brings together feather-adorned garments, accessories, taxidermy mounts and cultural objects, organized by species — including peacocks, ostriches, kingfi...
Celebrate Earth Day TomorrowAll are invited to a full day of Earth Day celebrations tomorrow, April 22. Start with Earth Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Risman Plaza. Enjoy live music, booths, hands-on experiences, and even the Zero Emission Vehicle. Then from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase will be held in the Integrated Sciences Building. Sponsored by The Nature Conservancy, the showcase highlights innovative sustainability research conducted by members of the Kent State community. Finally, both the Haymaker Farmers' Market and FAB's...
Campus grounds leaders are working to salvage trees removed due to storm damage, disease, the E. Main Street construction project and other causes, transforming them into a resource for future academic and beautification projects. Leading the efforts is Freeland Southard, manager of FabLAB, and Pamela Evans, Professor Emerita of Interior Design in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. The two say the idea grew from experience and a shared commitment to sustainability.“Just noticing that there have been a lot of trees cut down annually, I saw an opportunity for a resource ...
April is Earth MonthCelebrate Earth Day all this month! April 22, 2026, marks the 56th Anniversary of Earth Day. The Kent State University Earth Month Planning Committee has organized events throughout the month of April. Check out over 25 events on the Kent campus hosted by various departments and organizations, including volunteer opportunities, Environmental Studies Majors Senior Project Presentations, clean-ups, hikes, kayak trips, climbing, whitewater rafting, National Ride-a-Bike Day and more. And be sure to attend Earth Fest on April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Risman Plaza. View ...
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...
Starting April 20, the KSU Benefits Office will officially be using Freshservice to manage all benefits-related questions and requests. Freshservice is the same ticketing system used by KSU IT and will help us get you faster, more accurate answers while making sure nothing slips through the cracks.Here is what you need to know:The quickest and easiest way to reach us is through the Freshservice portal, where you can submit your request directly and check on its status at any time.If you prefer email, just send a message to benefits@kent.edu as you always have. Your email will automatically cre...
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...