Bethany Barkley-Hanson working at her shop in Akron.

  It's easy to see why Bethany Barkley-Hanson is always in the holiday spirit.Her booming online store, TheDoorandMantel, offers handcrafted wreaths and wall hangings and showcases many holiday-themed items.But where did she get her inspiration to become an entrepreneur?  Barkley-Hanson, who lives in Akron, said it was during her undergraduate years living on the Kent Campus. She talked about the spark behind the business idea during a recent interview segment with New Day Cleveland on FOX8.  Courtesy FOX8."I started making Christmas wreaths when I was living in C...

The Glauser School of Music will hold its second Percussion Camp from June 21-23 in the Center for the Performing Arts, located on the Kent Campus of Kent State University. Percussion Camp, under the direction of assistant professor and director of percussion studies Matthew Holm, is a three day experience during which students will work with Glauser School of Music faculty and students. The event will conclude with a concert in Ludwig Recital Hall for friends and family.This camp is open to any high school percussionists. We encourage students to participate as they will be receivi...

Porthouse Theatre

Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 55th season during the summer of 2023 with "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "The Marvelous Wonderettes," and "The Prom."  ...

Professor wearing VR goggles in classroom

Most teacher training programs today utilize classroom videos to train future teachers. Many of these videos are recorded from a single focus set at the back of a classroom. This form of video often makes it hard for viewers to interpret students' reactions or understanding of a subject matter. Three Kent State University professors are developing a solution to this issue through the use of extended reality (XR) technology and 360 video. ...

Police cadets at Trumbull

Kent State University at Trumbull's Police Academy cadets focused on serving more than justice last Friday by delivering meals and distributing Easter baskets to local families through the Warren Family Mission.  Cadets from the current full-time day class donated more than $300 in gift cards to the Mission and, aside from 239 Easter meals they delivered to local families, they also volunteered at the Mission’s 25th Annual Easter Dinner by serving and clearing tables. According to Lori Singer-Bare, lecturer for the Peace Officer Training Academy and criminal justice studies prog...

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