Some new life is coming to the Kent State University Airport hangar thanks to $5 million in federal, state and university sources to address deferred maintenance. The Kent State Board of Trustees approved the project March 9. This project will provide new hangar doors along with structural steel repairs, envelope and roof replacement, painting and corrosion repairs, floor improvements and electrical improvements. The repairs and renovations will extend the life of this building a minimum of 20 years to meet the required grant assurances of the Federal Aviation Administration. ...
Last week, we took a comparative view of Classic vs. New Quizzes in Canvas. This week, we’re taking a deeper dive into the Classic Quiz tool, including how to create the quiz, configure the settings and accommodations, preview and publish, and handle grading and makeups.
Design Innovation welcomes its 1,000th collaborator, reaching the milestone in just under two years. ...
Ten years ago, the New York Times featured Kent City Manager Dave Ruller and Kent State University’s then-President Lester A. Lefton in an article touting their college town-gown success. Kent State Today is following up on that article, looking at the different ways the town-gown relationship is still flourishing. Read more about the background of the relationship here. The Kent State social media team recently took to the streets to show off all of the places they love in downtown Kent. ...
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The Skoolies, inspired by the bands of the 80s and onward, kicked off their career at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through socially distanced jam sessions, this band of university professors produced their debut album, Darker Rhymes. The Skoolies are four Kent State University professors: Phillip Hamrick, associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, singing lead vocals; John Dunlosky, professor and director of the Science of Learning and Education Center (SOLE) in the Department of Psychological Sciences, on guitar; Christopher Was, associate professor in Ps...
The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of six new majors during its regular quarterly meeting held March 9 in Columbus, Ohio, at Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph. Five of the new majors fall under the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and one falls under the College of Arts and Sciences. Addressing the Future of Flight With the Board’s approval, five concentrations of the Aeronautics major in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering will be elevated to separate majors, effective fall 2023, pending approval of the Ohio Department of Higher Education...
EHHS grad James "Bo" Alexander, BA ’17, MA ’18, MA ’21, a former standout linebacker at Kent State University, has been named an assistant football coach at Eastern Michigan University. Head Coach Chris Creighton announced that Alexander will serve as EMU's defensive ends coach. Read the full story. --Photo courtesy Eastern Michigan University ...
