IN A FLASH: ‘Ease on Down’ to See ‘The Wiz’

Rehearsal for "The Wiz."

  Students from Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance are preparing to transport audiences to the Land of Oz with eight performances of “The Wiz,” running Feb. 21-March 2 at Kent State’s E. Turner Stump Theatre. Tickets are available through the Performing Arts Box Office.   This beloved Broadway musical version of Dorothy’s adventures in Oz features a lively mix of rock, gospel and soul music. “The Wiz” is presented through a special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord Theatricals.  Want ...

My Exploratory Experience

Blog Banner Bre Hambleton

Hey! My name is Bre, and I’m a junior at Kent State University. I’m set to graduate in 2026.  It feels like only yesterday I was a first-year student, navigating the challenges of a new and exciting school environment. When I first started at Kent State, my major was undeclared, and I was considered an Exploratory student. I was apprehensive about starting college without having a clear idea of what I wanted to study. Looking back now, I couldn’t be happier I started off Exploratory!Starting off as an Exploratory student gave me the freedom to try different classes and learn mor...

Careers & Internships in Psychology Fair Coming Soon!

Careers & Internships in Psychology Fair!STEP UP TO SUCCESSWHEN: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. -  7:00 p.m.WHERE: 218 Kent Student Center, Dining RoomCome connect with local leading employers and explore various career opportunities in psychology-related fields!Register on Handshake!Questions? Contact Debra Penberthy at dpenbert@kent.edu     ...

Honors Student Aims to Transform Healthcare With Robotics

 Gabe Colbrunn, an Honors College junior and mechatronics engineering major, has been doing robotics competitions and projects since elementary school. Gabe called robotics his “lifelong passion.”After graduating from Highland High School in Medina, Ohio, Gabe came to Kent State University specifically for its unique mechatronics engineering major that combines mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering to innovate with robotics and automation. He has further broadened his skillset with a minor in computer science, which has many applications within engineering and robotics. No...

ClearTouch

  • A versatile touchscreen display that can lowered and tilted, and turned horizontally for accessibility.
  • Runs both Windows and Android OS for flexibility in applications.
  • Features Snowflake, an interactive software for engaging lessons and activities.
  • Supports up to 40 touches at once, screen sharing, and a pen to write or draw on the board. 
  • Ideal for classrooms, workshops, and collaborative learning environments.

Cricut/Heatpress

  • Create precise, custom designs on paper, vinyl, iron-on, and more
  • Ideal for classroom materials, bulletin boards, and creative projects
  • A MacBook Pro is provided in the lab to create, edit, and print designs
  • Use with the Lab’s heat press for iron-on transfers and apparel projects

Sphero Mini

  • A compact, app-controlled robot for coding and robotics exploration.
  • Programmed using block-based coding or JavaScript.
  • Great for logic development and fun

E-Glass

  • A transparent surface that can be written on with markers that virtually flips the writing so it is legible during presentations and lessons
  • Allows educators to write while maintaining eye contact with students.
  • Supports digital integration for recording and live streaming lessons.
  • Ideal for dynamic lectures, remote learning, and engaging demonstrations.
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