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Unsung Heroes Abound at Kent State University
Perhaps the best word to sum up Brianna Benson’s role at Kent State University is “caretaker.”
Hacking Finals Week
Between research papers, exams and group projects, Kent State students are heading into one of the most stressful times of the semester: finals week. Here are the best tips to stay ahead and finish the semester stress-free.
Everything BUT the Wedding
Students in Kent State's Wedding and Special Events Protocol class worked with each other and with vendors to plan and coordinate all the elements of a (mock) rooftop wedding with a real, engaged couple at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center.
University Earns Recognition for Relationships and Emergency Preparedness
A new recognition program launched by the Portage County Emergency Management Agency spotlights organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to emergency management, readiness and community safety. Kent State University has been named the inaugural honoree of the Portage Preparedness Initiative
College Credit Plus Student Takes Calculated Approach to the Future
Without a doubt, Elizabeth Sowa is the definition of high achiever. Currently a junior at Glen Oak High School, they earned a first-place award this past summer at the Kent State Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition as a College Credit Plus student through the Stark Campus.
Serendipitous Encounter Leads to International Opportunity for Kent State Architecture Student
A lecture series in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design changed the trajectory of Kent State senior Georgia Coulter's college experience, allowing her to study abroad with Frank Barkow, an educator, researcher and architect.
‘We Create Magic for a Living – and We Get Paid for It’
In a fast-paced, reality TV-style competition, students in the Club Management class in Kent State’s Hospitality and Event Management Program worked in teams alongside industry professionals to create styled table settings themed around specific holidays.
IN A FLASH: Kent State’s PR Students and Faculty ROCK!
A team of Kent State public relations students and a Kent State public relations professor earned prestigious awards at the Public Relations Society of America – Greater Cleveland chapter’s ROCKS Awards ceremony.
Flash Focus: Abigale Traska
Meet Abigale Traska, an alumna and current graduate student from Brunswick, Ohio, whose willingness to explore her options has yielded a promising future.
I AM FIRST Week Honors First-Generation Students, Staff and Alumni
Students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated I AM FIRST Week, a recognition of Kent State University students’ first-generation identity, by building community and showcasing campus-wide support.