With little to no sleep and just 36 hours – make that 37, if they remembered to set their clocks back – 10 student teams defined the future of aviation at SkyHack 2023. “The thing that kept me awake is [that] I’ve never built a mobile app before,” said Breanna Lowery, a junior computer science major. “Just getting this progress, getting a screen that works … that was very exciting.” Inspired by movie theater seating, Lowery and her partner David Reese, a computer science major at the University of Akron, developed an app that allows airline travelers to choose their own seats. Called Oas...
Larry L. Macon
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed the Rev. Larry L. Macon Jr., J.D., to the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Macon will serve through May 16, 2027, fulfilling the unexpired term of Johnathan Holifield. Holifield resigned his position as a trustee in late 2022 due to an out-of-state relocation.
Macon is a pastor, leader, author, business executive, motivational speaker and recording artist. He currently serves as senior pastor and bishop of Mt. Zion Church in Oakwood Village, Ohio, serving a congregation with more than 6,000 members.
Central Ohio Alumni Chapter Kent Skates
Beat the winter blues at Kent Skates! Join fellow Central Ohio alumni and their families for an afternoon of fun on the ice. Doors open at noon, and pizza and beverages will be served at 12:30 p.m. Open skating is from 1:30-3 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person (plus processing fees) and include skate rental.
Purchase your tickets by Jan. 10, 2024, or while supplies last.
Doctoral Programs
Doctoral programs in the School of Health Sciences prepare students for various careers such as teaching, research, or pursuing practice in the health sciences.