Department of Political Science
Panelists Emphasize Need for Tolerance, Support from Community in Discussion of Refugee Crisis Organized by Communication Studies Students
Panelists spoke to a packed house of approximately 80 people at the "Redefining 'Refugee': Stories from a Global Crisis" discussion held Nov. 17. Speakers included: Eka Anthony, a former refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo; Anuj Gurung, a Ph.D. candidate in the Political Science D…
School of Communication Studies
MEDIA ADVISORY: Kent State Experts Available for the RNC
The following experts from Kent State University are available to media covering the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Their areas of expertise and topics they can discuss are provided, as well as links to additional information and contact information. Areas of expertise includ…
Kent Campus
CACM Alumnus Inspires His Students to Create Positive Change
Kent State University alumnus Chad Meyers, who graduated in 1992 with a degree in Peace & Conflict Studies (now offered as Applied Conflict Management through the School of Peace and Conflict Studies), was mentioned in a recent article for being an inspiration to his own students. …
School of Peace & Conflict Studies
Kent State to Hold Forum on Why Polling Still Matters
Kent State University, in partnership with the University of Akron, will present a “Why Polling Still Matters” forum at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 25, in the Kent Student Center Ballroom Balcony as part of the “Politically Speaking” public forum series discussing the upcoming general election and Oh…
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Political Science Professor to Discuss Middle East Alliances at Hudson Library on Feb. 17
On Feb. 17, the Hudson (Ohio) Library & Historical Society will host a Great Decisions discussion on Middle East Alliances at 7 p.m. Steven Hook, Ph.D., professor of political science in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University, will give a presentation and m…
College of Arts & Sciences
Kent State Student Liz Schmidt Writes About Compassion to End Injustice, Takes Top Honors
When you first meet Liz Schmidt, an instant friendship emerges, filled with conversation illuminated with respect and kindness. Her friendly disposition and welcoming nature, coupled with her sense of adventure, reflects the social responsibility she lives by: “foster relationships and value people …
Kent Campus
Kent State Student Liz Schmidt Writes About Compassion to End Injustice, Takes Top Honors
When you first meet Liz Schmidt, an instant friendship emerges, filled with conversation illuminated with respect and kindness. Her friendly disposition and welcoming nature, coupled with her sense of adventure, reflects the social responsibility she lives by: “foster relationships and value people …
Kent Campus
WKYC-TV, Kent State University Poll Finds Ohioans Support Marijuana for Public Use
A Kent State University study, commissioned by WKYC-TV (the NBC affiliate in Cleveland owned by TEGNA), found that 58 percent of registered voters would support allowing adults in Ohio to legally possess small amounts of marijuana for personal use. The results are plus-or-minus 4 percent and offer a…
Kent Campus
Kent State Professors Talk with FOX 8 About First Presidential Debate
As Cleveland prepared to host the first presidential debate, two Kent State University professors weighed in on the candidate’s messaging. Paul Haridakis, Ph.D., professor and coordinator of doctoral education in the School of Communication Studies highlighted the roles traditional and social med…
Kent Campus
Political Science Alum Sees No Shortage of Opportunities at Kent State
When Michael Guastella was selected to participate in Kent State University’s Columbus Program in Intergovernmental Issues, he was excited and honored to be a part of the exclusive internship program. He never expected that the experience he gained would lead to a full-time position as a const…
College of Arts & Sciences