School of Multidisciplinary Social Sciences & Humanities
“If You Will It, It Is No Dream”: Kent State Alumnus Publishes Chronicle of Jewish Life in Mexico
When Josh Kogan, a 2018 graduate of Kent State University, began his senior honors thesis, he intended to research a history that was deeply personal to him: the story of Jewish life in Mexico, where he was born and raised. The project would grow into a comprehensive, community-supported histor…
College of Arts & Sciences
International Student Champions Education, Service and Culture at Kent State
When Arslan Kalandarov arrived at Kent State University from Turkmenistan, he carried with him more than just luggage. As the first in his family to attend college, he brought a deep sense of responsibility, determination and pride in his cultural heritage.“I was incredibly happy when I got my first…
College of Arts & Sciences
Kent State Cybercriminology Program Addresses Need for Multidisciplinary Approach to Combating Cyberthreats
As the rapid advancement of technology and global interconnectivity continues, cyber threats simultaneously evolve and become increasingly prevalent. It is evident that there is an ever-growing need for professionals equipped with the skills to recognize and address the technical, criminal and socia…
College of Arts & Sciences
Honoring Retiring Director Kessler and Celebrating 50 Years of Jewish Studies
On the evening of May 16, Kent State University celebrated and honored the career of Senior Lecturer Chaya Kessler, the retiring director of Kent State’s Jewish Studies Program (JSP), with a special event held at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. With a theme of “Getting to Now …
College of Arts & Sciences
Scholars at Risk Speaker Series: Renowned Pakistani Journalist and Human Rights Advocate Marvi Sirmed to Speak at Kent State Campus
Kent State University will welcome its third of three “alumni” from the Scholars at Risk Network to speak at the university and regional events over the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholars at Risk (SAR) is an organization that provides sanctuary and assistance to threatened scholars worldwide. Ma…
College of Arts & Sciences
Ohio LGBTQ History Revealed: Kent State SURE Project Leads to Niche Discovery
Alex Moir is one of many students who participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program in 2023. Alongside mentor Lauren Vachon, the two were determined to investigate Ohio’s LGBTQ history and were led to the story of Georgia Hopley through a tip from an archivist at Ohio History Connection (a non-profit historical society) of a possible undocumented queer romance.
College of Arts & Sciences
Religious and Spiritual Accommodations Allow Students Time to Celebrate Other Religious Holidays
Testing Your Faith Act (H.B. 353) was enacted in the Spring 2023 semester. In ordinance with this bill, Kent State University created a new administrative policy for religious and spiritual accommodations. This administrative policy allows students to report up to three days of unexcused absences to participate in religious holidays or community-held events in alignment with their spirituality.
College of Arts & Sciences
Scholars at Risk Network Helps Professors and Researchers Find Refuge and Continue Their Work
With conflict and wars happening all around the world, Kent State University wants to help professors, scientists and researchers who are in danger due to political reasons. “The Scholars at Risk Network is set up to help professors and scholars who are in conflict zones or who are suffering poli…
College of Arts & Sciences
Queer Pandemic Collaborative Project Part of Award-Winning UK Museum
Queer Britain opened as the UK’s first LGBTQ museum in London in May and its inaugural exhibition “We Are Queer Britain” won a Museums Change Lives Award (Best Small Museum Project) in November from the UK-based Museums Association. This first installation featured The Queer Pandemic Project, an int…
College of Arts & Sciences
THE FINAL STRETCH: SENIOR HONORS THESIS/PROJECT AND THE DEFENSE
From beginning the thesis process, to starting research, to the final oral defense and end results, students take approximately three semesters to complete a thesis in its entirety for the Senior Honors Thesis/Project. To have their project finalized and submitted to both the Honors College and…
Honors College