Universities Can Lead the Way Supporting Engaged Geoscientists  Geoscientists want to engage communities and policy makers. Colleges and universities can help by embracing five core capacities.  Geoscientists play a critical role in addressing societal challenges related to natural hazards, climate change, the environment, energy, and resource issues. Many geoscientists who recognize this critical role put their knowledge into action by engaging with local communities and beyond, and we are called upon by public leaders to do more of this work [e.g., Lubchenco et al.,...

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State College of Business Administration announces alumnus Craig Lucas ’86 as the featured executive for the spring 2019 Michael D. Solomon Entrepreneurship Speaker Series.   The event will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Kent State Hotel and Conference Center.   Lucas, a 1986 Kent State marketing graduate, is the Founder of Authenica, an organization focused on educating and inspiring others through the creation of “hard to replicate” experiences centered on showcasing excellence as a means of differentiation. Lucas spent t...

From Nov. 13- Dec. 14, Kent State University donation locations are accepting clean, gently used or new items. Needed are coats for all ages and other warm clothing, including hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters. Donations will go to the Winter Warm Up Station at the Women’s Center and the Phyllis Zumkehr Portage County Clothing Center, which provides items to families and individuals in need free of charge. Donation locations are located at the University Library; Kent Student Center; Student Recreation and Wellness Center; Center for Undergraduate Excellence; Heer Hall; Ice Arena...