College of Communication & Information
Last summer, as the Taliban took over Afghanistan, many Afghans fled the country. Some landed in Akron, where a network of volunteers and government, nonprofit and educational organizations were waiting. Akron has one of the largest refugee resettlement programs in Ohio. Their goal is to help new arrivals find not just a haven, but a home in Akron. During the spring 2022 semester, 16 journalism students in the Advanced Magazine Writing class, taught by Professor Jacqueline Marino, went to Akron’s North Hill neighborhood, where immigrants from more than a dozen nations work and live. ...
Most people who have spent time on Kent State University’s campus in Kent, Ohio, recognize the name Risman. It is connected to the popular Risman Plaza and Risman Drive, but they may not realize that for the Risman family, educating and supporting students has been a family affair for almost 40 years. On May 14, hundreds of students took their graduation photos on Risman Plaza following a commencement ceremony in which the University Medallion was presented to Robert Grant Risman, who accepted the honor on behalf of the Risman family. “The Risman family’s philanthropy and leadership c...
Commencement ceremonies were held May 17 for the Kent State Columbiana County campuses for Summer 2021, Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 graduates earning associate and baccalaureate degrees. Dr. David Dees, dean and chief administrative officer of the Kent State Columbiana County campuses, presided over the event, along with Dr. Susan Rossi, assistant dean of the Columbiana County campuses. Baccalaureate Honors: Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors): Marina Brockway Alaina Conte Andrew Hopkins Mattisyn Infanti Eunice Knight Thomas Kornbau Deanna Kruger Maureen Mackar Mitchell McDowell, B...
Dear Kent State University Faculty, I am pleased to announce an opening for a Presidential Fellow to begin Fall Semester 2022. The Presidential Fellowship is designed to provide an opportunity for a mid-career and senior faculty to serve full time for at least two academic years advancing equity in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) fields at Kent State. The Presidential Fellow will work with the divisions of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Academic Affairs; Research and Sponsored Programs; and the Office of the President in supporting the development of ...
School of Theatre and Dance
Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 54th season during the summer of 2022 with "Little Shop of Horrors," "Godspell," and "West Side Story." "Little Shop of Horrors" opens June 17 and runs through July 2. A preview performance will take place on June 16. With book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, "Little Shop of Horrors" takes audiences to a florist shop on Skid Row where the meek Seymour dreams of his co-worker Audrey and discove...
The Kent State University Geauga Campus in Burton Township is embarking on two facility improvements that will include constructing a new nursing lab with instructional space and creating a new student learning commons. In 2019, Kent State Geauga began a comprehensive assessment to determine current and future campus facility needs, including discussions with students, faculty, staff and community members. Now, Lakeland Construction out of Painesville is set to begin construction May 16. “This is all about our students. We want to give our students the best possible environment for them ...
Dear Members of the Kent State University Community, Kent State Police are investigating the recent appearance of a swastika painted on the Kent Campus. We are not sure exactly when it was painted, but in the aftermath of the massacre in Buffalo, New York, its appearance serves as a reminder of the threat of extremism and the need for all of us to denounce the growing wave of racism, intolerance and violence in our nation. Kent State is committed to creating a community of kindness and respect, and the recent appearance of this symbol of hate is a reminder of the work ahead of us during per...
The Business Leadership Training (BLT) is a partnership between Kent State Twinsburg Academic Center and the Twinsburg and Nordonia Hills Chambers of Commerce. The BLT bi-monthly programming is free and open to the public. On Thursday, May 26, 2022, from noon – 1:00 p.m., a virtual event titled “Media Literacy: New Approaches for a New Age” will be presented by Dr. Bonnie Shaker, Associate Professor of English, at Kent State University Twinsburg Academic Center. Event description: Books. Newspapers. Magazines. Photographs. Movies. Radio. Television. Gone are the days when these were all ...