Kent State University President Todd Diacon returned to his alma mater, Wellington High School (WHS) in Wellington, Kansas, to be recognized along with other alumni for their accomplishments since their graduation.  The 2023 Wall of Recognition inducts distinguished graduates to acknowledge their outstanding achievements and contributions. This year’s selection included Diacon and only two others.  Diacon was originally selected for the prestigious honor in 2020, however, the ceremony was delayed due to the pandemic.  During his visit, Diacon met with two ...

How do you safely remove debris and litter from ponds, lakes and other bodies of water? With a pond-skimming drone boat, of course! Two groups of engineering technology students decided to take on the task of designing and developing pond skimming devices as their Senior Capstone project during the spring semester. Every year, the College of Applied & Technical Studies (CATS) mechanical and electrical/electronic students at Kent State University at Tuscarawas mechanical and electrical/electronic students combine efforts to design, develop, test and publicly present a final project...

Every day, hundreds of stone artifact enthusiasts around the world sit down and begin striking a stone with special tools attempting to craft the perfect arrowhead or knife. This craft is known as flintknapping, and for most, it is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood. And for early humans who were without the modern conveniences of hospitals, antibiotics, treated water and bandages, a more severe cut could get infected and be life-threatening.&nbs...