More than 250 participants attended the inaugural MPower Men of Color Summit hosted by the Male Empowerment Network on Oct. 14, in the Kent Student Ballroom. The summit provided attendees the opportunity to connect and celebrate during a schedule that consisted of educational workshops, a brunch and a formal gala and awards banquet. Summit attendees included students, faculty, staff and community members from many institutions and organizations. Current college students networked with their peers from institutions across Ohio. They built relationships with the ultima...
Insects, including dung beetles, are essential contributors to our ecosystem, but their populations are facing alarming declines, according to recent research. A 2019 study from the journal Biological Conservation revealed that 40% of insect species are at risk of extinction, with some populations declining at rates eight times faster than mammals, birds and reptiles. Dung beetles in particular play a vital role in maintaining a healthy environment. They break down cow manure, converting it into valuable nutrients and preventing it from accumulating on pastures. This service is reported to ...
After 24 years of teaching English, Tammy Clewell, Ph.D., has some advice for students: “Bring your most curious version of yourself to every class that you attend.” Clewell, professor of English at Kent State University, creates discussion-based classes that give students the opportunity to learn and grow. She said she puts her full personality on display in class, which brings a level of comfort for students. “I bring my 100% to every class that I teach,” Clewell said. “Some of the material I have been teaching for a long time, so I try to find somethi...
In Student Media, students create content for our six print partners (five magazines and one newspaper) as well as for TV, radio, websites and social media. Together, they reach thousands of people every day, delivering original reporting, information, entertainment and advertising.
In the realm of entertainment and news, trigger warnings are familiar reminders of potentially upsetting content. However, when discussing anxiety disorders, the concept of "triggers" takes on a different, more serious meaning. Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., a psychology professor at Kent State University and an expert in the field, emphasizes that triggers for anxiety disorders vary depending on the specific disorder. In an article for Psycom.net, Neal-Barnett explains that anxiety involves excessive worry and an apprehension that something bad is going to happen: “The perception is that ...
Meet other students studying visual communication design and all things graphic design as part of AIGA Kent State's student group. Network with area designers and businesses, be part of the monthly meetings with the Cleveland chapter and participate in extracurricular learning opportunities that can help you develop as a designer.
Kent State University’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies and School of Communications Studies are collaborating on an event to bring students together to talk about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The event, “Israel, Palestine and Me: Students' Forum for Reflection and Dialogue,” will take place at 4 p.m. on Nov. 16, in the May 4 Reflection Gallery (Room 141) of Taylor Hall. R. Neil Cooper, Ph.D., director of the School of Peace and Conflict Studies, said the purpose of the forum is to create a safe, welcoming space for currently enrolled Kent State student...
Professor Mark R. Lyberger was featured in WalletHub's recent article about Best Baseball Cities. As baseball grows in popularity in the U.S. and abroad, so will the challenges for those in the industry. For insight into those issues, advice on enjoying the ballgame and more, WalletHub asked a panel of experts to weigh in with their thoughts on a number of key questions, including the biggest issues facing MLB, the affect of fantasy sports on MLB, the best ways to enjoy a baseball game on a budget, and Lyberger's picks to win the World Series, MVP, and Cy Young Awards. ...
