Professor Tang Tang, who holds a joint appointment in the School of Media and Journalism and the School of Emerging Media and Technology at Kent State University, has been elected by the Board of Directors of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) to serve as the organization's Research Chair.The BEA is the premier international academic media organization, supporting excellence in media production and career advancement for educators, students and professionals worldwide. Its signature event is an annual conference held alongside the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in...

Kent State students and faculty from several disciplines came together for a research project that blends anthropology, microbiology, zoology, biochemistry and technical writing.The project is part of Kent State’s Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program and is connected to, but distinct from, anthropology professor Linda Spurlock, Ph.D.’s long-running “pig dig” course.As part of the SURE research, two pig carcasses were placed under controlled conditions to examine how microbial communities change over time and how those changes relate to odor and insect activity. One carcass w...

Kent State University welcomed nearly 5,000 new graduates into its alumni family last week, completing its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies across three days of celebrations on the Kent Campus.The university conferred 4,987 degrees during ceremonies May 7–9, with a final ceremony for graduating students from the College of Podiatric Medicine to be held May 15 at Cartwright Hall. In total, the Spring Class of 2026 earned 643 associate degrees, 3,332 bachelor's degrees, 835 master's degrees, 162 doctoral degrees and 15 educational specialist degrees....

Kent State University at Tuscarawas recently honored Alfred and Maryann Fearon as the recipients of the Toast to Education Award, recognizing their lifelong dedication to education, student success and the enrichment of the Tuscarawas County community.The Toast to Education Award honors individuals whose leadership, generosity and service exemplifies Kent State Tuscarawas’ mission of access, opportunity and community engagement. The Fearon’s were selected for their enduring commitment to education and their broad philanthropic impact across the community.Mr. Fearon is a lifelong resident of th...

The Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) supports students through the Undergraduate Fellowship Program. In this program students across any major with interest in environmental science, environmental design, or the like come together to form a like-minded, yet diverse, community of scholars. Fellows receive mentorship from ESDRI staff, including workshops and other career development opportunities, as well placement with a research or creative activity faculty mentor if desired. If fellows have a faculty mentor they may apply for funding for their research or creat...

Following a pilot period on the Kent Campus, Kent State University has suspended the Flock Safety license plate recognition camera system, pending further review of potential concerns this fall.This spring, the university implemented the cameras on an exploratory basis to begin to evaluate whether the technology would strengthen campus safety. The administration heard from members of the Kent Campus community that, for some, the cameras made them feel less secure rather than more secure. That feedback was meaningful and informed the university's decision to suspend the program for now. Ke...