Growing up, basketball was always a huge part of my life. It all stemmed from watching my older cousin play. In high school, he was a highly recruited player, and every school in the nation wanted him. Watching him play and going to his tournaments made me want to pick up the game and do the same thing. ...

Stepping onto the campus of Kent State University as an international student, I felt a thrill course through me. Discovering the news about the upcoming business building, Crawford Hall, for the Ambassador Crawford College of Business, only amplified that excitement. ...

  Meet Danielle Flemister, our new Assistant Director. Danielle is a seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of experience spanning diverse sectors, including retail, healthcare, and entertainment, bringing a rich tapestry of expertise to her role. In her prior position as a Venture Advisor, Danielle went beyond the ordinary, designing initiatives that created tangible opportunities for entrepreneurial success, particularly for underserved and underrepresented groups. What propels Danielle? It's her genuine excitement for continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to excell...

Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor of archaeology at Kent State University, was recently interviewed on a CITI “On Campus” podcast hosted by Ed Butch and shared his insights on the importance of mentoring students.  “It’s something that all faculty need to take very seriously,” Eren said. “Students not only should be taken care of in the classroom, but we also need to get students involved in research and activities in the field. It’s vitally important.” “For me, I’ve learned that every student is unique,” Eren said. “So, you can’t treat students in any sort of cookie cutter man...