Robyn Moore, a sophomore Art History major with a minor in Printmaking (previously Fashion Design major and Accessories minor), explored sustainability in the fashion world through her Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) project under mentorship from Noël Palomo-Lovinski, Associate Director and Professor at Kent State University’s School of Fashion, and with support from The Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI).Moore investigated recycling garments and fibers to create new, more sustainable fabrics. “My research this summer was a project focused on recy...
Blueprint for Success: The Homebuyer's Roadmap
Join us for a webinar on navigating the homebuying process, designed specifically for first-time buyers! We'll cover everything you need to know, from the benefits of owning a home to finding the right real estate agent and getting your finances in order. Learn how to budget, get pre-approved for a mortgage and start your home search with confidence. We'll also walk you through important steps all the way up to closing and move-in day, including home appraisals, inspections and making an offer.
MACC Madness
Cheer on the Golden Flashes Men’s Basketball team in a thrilling showdown against our biggest rival, the University of Akron Zips. Prior to tipoff, fans can enjoy a spirit-filled alumni tailgate in the Kent Student Center’s second floor dining room, complete with dinner and great company. Alcohol is not included but will be available for purchase.
Alumni Skate Night
Meet us on the ice at Alumni Skate Night! Flashes of all ages are invited to join the fun and create memories that will have you spinning with joy. Whether you’re an experienced skater or just breaking the ice, it’s time to lace up and hit the rink. Tickets include skate rentals, plus tasty treats along the way.
Fee:
Adult: $15 per person
Child (Ages 5-17): $10 per person
Child (Ages 4 and younger): Free
($5 from each purchase benefits the Kent State Scholarship Fund.)
Register by Friday, Jan. 10, or while supplies last.
The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, has awarded Kent State University a grant to study the higher education system of the Central Asian nation and develop proposals for improvements.The $100,000 grant follows the October signing of an agreement between Kent State and the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to explore the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. Read Kent State Today's previous coverage of the university's partnership with Turkmenistan.The effort is part of Kent State’s ongoing commitment to using ...
By making several peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, Honor Club students on the Kent State Salem helped answer a call for help from a local service organization. Kris Harrington, an associate lecturer of English, serves as the coordinator of the honors program and the honors committee chair at Kent State Salem. She explained that one of the honors students, Jennifer Tedrow, saw a social media post from Clothed in Righteousness asking for donations of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. “The students thought this project would be a good fit for the Honors Club because they enjoy work...
Julie Prather, a student in Kent State's Senior Guest Program, shared these photos she took of campus in November during an early morning walk. The Senior Guest Program enables persons 60 years of age or older to audit Kent State courses on a tuition-free, space-available basis, with faculty approval.Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what’s happening in the pho...