The 2016 Princeton Review Guide to 361 Colleges, published Oct. 4, features Kent State University as a Green College. “It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working toward sustainability for years,” says Melanie Knowles, sustainability manager for Kent State. “We have made progress in so many areas, and that has gotten us on the list.” Kent State is recognized for its focus on environmentally friendly transportation. The Kent Campus has a free bus system, Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA), and the Flashfleet b...

Robin Selinger, Ph.D., faculty member at the Liquid Crystal Institute in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University, has been elected a 2016 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Each year, only one half of one percent of APS members are elected as Fellows. Selinger was recognized for fundamental contributions in theory/simulation of materials, focusing on liquid crystals, polymers and lipid membranes. She also was recognized for her exceptional commitment to outreach activities. She was nominated by the APS Topical Group on Statistical and Nonlinear Physics. “It is ...

Robin Selinger, Ph.D., faculty member at the Liquid Crystal Institute in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University, has been elected a 2016 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Each year, only one half of one percent of APS members are elected as Fellows. Selinger was recognized for fundamental contributions in theory/simulation of materials, focusing on liquid crystals, polymers and lipid membranes. She also was recognized for her exceptional commitment to outreach activities. She was nominated by the APS Topical Group on Statistical and Nonlinear Physics. “It is ...

ISB Work in Progress Continue pre cast and brick work along G line, lines 8 to 17. Continue curtain wall installation at the east side of the building. Continue monitor framing and glass at the north side of the building. Continue last back filling in the east section of the building. Last hydraulic slab pouring in the east side of the building is in progress. Start slab on grade pouring on the north side, and 2” topping, from lines 1 to 7. Start slab on grade pouring from lines 13 to 17, and 2” topping from lines 7 to 17. Sta...

When you earn a degree in radiology technology, you could find yourself with one of several job titles: CT technologist, MRI technologist, mammography technologist or X-ray technologist. You will also find that job opportunities exist in hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, physician offices and other types of healthcare facilities. Information sessions are also available. Find a Session   If this field interests you, now is the time to apply for this quality program on the Kent State Salem Campus. Find the details about how to apply here: https://www.kent.edu/columbiana/associa...

The university was informed of an incident that occurred off campus in the area of University Oaks Apartments between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, November 7.  The person involved stated they were approached by a male subject who said he was having car trouble and needed help.  He asked the person to get in the car to help him start it.  Once inside the car, the male subject began to assault the person who was trying to help.  The person being assaulted was able to run away without further incident.  The male subject is described as a black male, 6’ to 6’2” ...