What do you think about when you hear the phrase "spring break?" Do you think of traveling to a warm and sunny destination? Or do you think about taking some time to recharge?For Kent State University Honors Leadership Academy, spring break took a more impactful approach by traveling to Buffalo, New York, to work with the local community, specifically children.  The Honors Leadership Academy was established in the fall of 2018 and connects incoming Honors College first-year students to leadership, learning and civic engagement opportunities in the local community. Students are selected to...

View ArticleFormer business building becomes surplus storeBy John Engoglia, The Kent Stater Beat ReporterApril 3, 2025With the building currently vacant, the old Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship building has transformed into the new university surplus store, offering classroom items and goods to the Kent State community.After the construction of the new Crawford Hall, which came with all new furniture, there was a surplus of goods left within the old building. Doug Pearson, associate vice president for facilities, planning and operations, said turning the building i...

 Salvador Rivas Aceves, PhD, a Professor of Economics and Business at the University of Panamericana in Mexico, and Sarah Schmidt, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Kent State University, have been working on an impactful international project since 2018. Their collaborative effort has been empowering small-scale farmers using unique farming techniques while preserving cultural heritage. This multi-year, interdisciplinary partnership between universities and communities is making a significant social impact, with far-reaching potential for sustainability.The Chinampa Far...

By Hayden Cruz, Kent Wired KSTV Reporter   Hayden CruzKent State’s Fabric Pantry held its annual fashion show to showcase student work and sustainable fashion efforts. The show was centered around art throughout history, with students designing garments based on their favorite art pieces. While enjoying the show, the audience could watch live artists sketch the show and then join the designers and models at the after-party to celebrate the pantry’s success.Hayden Cruz is a reporter for KSTV Reporter. Contact him at hcruz1@kent.edu...

Researchers from Kent State University and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal titled “Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts,” detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, over two years ago.The soil sample study, led by Myron Lard, Ph.D., provides insights into the hazardous byproducts formed from the incident. Lard, who earned his Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Kent State University in 2020, recently completed his doctorate at Lou...

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is preparing to celebrate its annual Honors Week with the following events:Honors Week Poster Session – Tuesday, April 15, 2025Join the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS) for the 11th annual Honors Week Poster Session, where undergraduate and graduate students from chemistry and other STEM disciplines will present their research. Participants will showcase their scientific posters and compete for cash prizes!Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025Location: Integrated Sciences Building, Main Street areaTime: 5:30 PM – Opening remarksJu...

Online final grading for Spring 2025 - POT F2 (Second 5 weeks) begins on Thursday, March 27 via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Spring 2025 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1. Any final grades for Spring 2025 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These Spring 2025 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, April 3.Submit Final Grades Using Final Grades RosterTo submit final grades via the Final Grade...

At Kent State University, 80% of students commute to campus daily by car, bus, bike or on foot, often crossing East Main Street, a busy state route with mid-block crossings known for safety risks.Aimee Ward, Ph.D.“I can't believe how scary this street is," Aimee Ward, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, told Kent State Today. “And there are students right there. How is this happening?”  Driven by Kent State students, this collaborative research initiative guided by Ward, addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safe...

Online final grading for Spring 2025 - POT W1 (First 7 weeks) begins on Thursday, Feb. 27 via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Spring 2025 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4. Any final grades for Spring 2025 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These Spring 2025 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, March 6.Submit Final Grades Using Final Grades RosterTo submit final grades via the Final Grades ...

This March, senior fashion design and marketing major Rachel Stauffer will take her fashion research to the international stage.The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) at Kent State University is an opportunity for undergraduate researchers to work directly with a faculty mentor, gain valuable experience to clarify career and educational goals, enhance research skills and gain academic insight. Last summer, Stauffer worked alongside faculty mentor professor Archana Mehta at the SURE program to support her B.F.A. collection.Stauffer’s award-winning SURE research focused on...