The Salem Community Foundation recently donated more than $51,000 to the Kent State Salem Campus for the purchase of 45 new laptop computers, as well as a charging cart. The computers are Dell Latitiude 5490 XCTO models and are used by faculty for testing and instruction of students in all majors. The charging cart allows the laptops to be recharged after each use, while securely stored. “With this donation, the Salem Community Foundation again demonstrated its support of our mission to put students first and to provide educational opportunities for our community members,” no...
A national organization has recognized Kent State University with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all. Kent State has received a 5.0 out of 5.0 score on the Campus Pride Index, the premier national benchmarking tool for creating safer and more LGBTQ-friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. The university moved up from last year’s score of 4.5. “I’m proud that Kent State has made progress in supporting our LGBTQ+ student and campus community,” said Ken Ditlevson, director of Kent State...
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) created the AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium to advance university research that ties together building design and health concerns. Kent State University is one of the 25 charter university members invited to join the consortium. Sara Bayramzadeh, Ph.D., M.Arch., the coordinator of the Healthcare Design program at Kent State University, said the Kent State team is looking forward to more research opportunities. “We are glad that we will join a consortium...
Throughout the past Spring semester, seven students taking the Business Consulting and Practicum course worked on a project that could help generate commercial interest in Columbiana County. The students partnered with the Columbiana County Port Authority and the Office of Economic Development to develop a comprehensive marketing plan for the organizations. The plan includes social media accounts for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as well as step-by-step guides and video tutorials for using the social media accounts. The marketing plan was developed after benchmarking and surveying...
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) created the AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium to advance university research that ties together building design and health concerns. Kent State University is one of the 25 charter university members invited to join the consortium. Sara Bayramzadeh, Ph.D., M.Arch., the coordinator of the Healthcare Design program at Kent State University, said the Kent State team is looking forward to more research opportunities. “We are glad that we will join a consortium...
The Fashion School at Kent State University held its 37th annual fashion show April 26 and 27 in the school’s home of Rockwell Hall on the Kent Campus. Models worked the runway, which flowed from the catwalk in the Rockwell Auditorium and out into the second-floor atrium, giving viewers an up-close glimpse at the construction of the student-made garments. The theme of the 2019 show, “FS2: Impression,” was developed by the student production team, led by senior co-producers Katie Cartwright and Kylie Douglas. The entire production was made up of 263 students, which...
The university celebrates the construction launch of the Design Innovation Hub. ...
Kent State University Dining Services received recognition for the second year in a row at the 11th Annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala at the Tangier restaurant in Akron. Kent State’s Dining Services won the Best Ingredient Showcase and the People’s Choice Award. Campus Executive Chef William Edmondson prepared roasted beet and arugula grilled cauliflower pizza and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies stuffed with espresso Marsala mascarpone. Chef Edmondson was assisted by registered dietitians Madison Jordan and Emily Reynolds. “We take the opportunity to participate in this e...
The university celebrates the construction launch of the Design Innovation Hub. WRITTEN BY: UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING ...
Every year, Wilsonart sponsors a Student Chair Competition. This year, students from Kent State University were chosen to compete. They were tasked with designing a chair with the theme of "the future" while using parametric design as a tool for expression. The students exhibited their chairs at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York City. The winning chair was, "Assembly" by Kent State student Greg Genter (pictured below). The other Kent students were runner-ups, including Jessica Petrosky, Stephanie Whitman, Justin Krzemien, Kathryn Wills an...