Nationally Distinctive

David Hassler, director of Kent State University's Wick Poetry Center, performs at the 2023 Nobel Prize Summit.

Poetry and Science Meet at Creative Intersection

"Poetry and science are not opposites, they’re actually allies," said David Hassler, director of Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center. 

Hassler paraphrases American poet Jane Hirshfield, who, in 2017, contacted him to collaborate on a Poets for Science project, which is now an interactive exhibit and writing invitation housed at the Wick Poetry Center on the Kent Campus. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Arts & Culture, Distinctive Kent State

Kent State Today

Kent State students tour Florence, Italy, with Assistant Dean Kristin Stasiowski, Ph.D.

‘Being Here in Florence Means Touching History’

What first began in 1972 with a small group of Kent State architecture students and faculty traveling to Florence, Italy, for a few weeks has blossomed into one of the most prestigious education-abroad programs in the country.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Global Reach, Global Presence, Nationally Distinctive, Office of Global Education, Kent State Florence

Kent State Today

A driver adjust the radio dial in his car.

Dump AM Radio in New Cars? Professor Says Don't Touch That Dial

Kent State University School of Media and Journalism Associate Professor Mitch McKenney explains why there is a critical need to maintain access to AM radio in cars.

Tags: Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, school of media and journalism, College of Communication and Information

Kent State Today

Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor and director of archeology at Kent State University, demonstrates flintknapping.

Despite the Dangers, Early Humans Risked Life-Threatening Flintknapping Injuries

For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.

Tags: Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive, Nicholas Gala, Department of Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences, Metin Eren, Michelle Bebber, Experimental Archaeology

College of Arts & Sciences

An illustration of books.

Summer Reading from the Kent State University Press

The Kent State University Press released a list of new titles this spring that would make for enjoyable summer reading for the beach, pool or backyard hammock. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Organizational Sustainability, Nationally Distinctive, University News

Kent State Today

McArevey and Elvis meet

“Young Plato” Meets Kent State’s "Elvis"

A visiting documentary star (and Elvis fan) received a very special welcome at Kent State.

Tags: University News, Office of the President, Nationally Distinctive, Arts & Culture, May 4, 50th Commemoration of May 4, May 4 Commemoration

Kent State Today

Douglas Scott McKenzie with Amy Reynolds and Todd Diacon at May 4 Commemoration 2023

IN A FLASH: Commemoration and Community

The Kent State Community came together for the 53rd Commemoration of May 4, 1970. 

Tags: May 4, May 4 Commemoration, 50th Commemoration of May 4, University News, Nationally Distinctive, May 4 Task Force, May 4 Visitors Center

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