Student Life
Soon after her decision to major in psychology at Kent State, someone had suggested to Hannah Fender that she should get involved in research as an undergraduate. So, she signed up to work in the research lab of Clare Stacey, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, looking into how empathy changes over time in medical students. And that's when Fender was first bitten by the research bug.
Mental health can be a tough topic for students to discuss, but it shouldn’t be. Kent State University is working to make having those conversations a little easier. Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., and the CARES Center hosted their Warmup to Mental Health event on the first floor of the Kent Student Center.
With Halloween approaching, festivities will be in full swing this weekend at Kent State University and downtown Kent. “Halloweekend” can be full of treats, but you never know what tricks will arise when it comes to safety. Sgt. Tricia Knoles gives her top safety tips, and discusses how her team will be working to keep students safe this holiday weekend.
Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, a first generation college student, perseveres despite the hardships he has endured.
"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS).
Twenty-three students won first place in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition with a three-minute presentation and a slide.
Elie Haoui has made a name for himself through his viral TikToks, where he is known as the “College Guy.” Haoui is currently traveling to different universities in Ohio to film humorous videos with college students. Kent State University was one of his most recent stops.
Based on ideas, design and experiential learning, IdeaBase is celebrating 10 years of being powered by Kent State University students with a showcase of student work from over the years in the gallery on the second floor of the DI Hub through Oct. 26.
Since Don’Marie Reid of Akron became a Golden Flash, she has experienced immense support from the Kent State community, but the CommUNITY Lab is her home away from home where she and many other students receive unconditional support.
Kent State University's Sex Week begins today. Kent Interhall Council has been putting together a week of “Wild West” style events educating students about sex.