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Demystifying The Library: Special Collections, Archives, Stress-Free Zone
Kent State's University Libraries is the place for student success and research. It's a makerspace. It was recently voted "Best Place to Study" by the Kent Stater. It's a repository for journals, books and historical and rare materials. This might be the most traditional function provided by the library in this series so far, but it's anything but ordinary. Take the elevator up and into the past ... and then we pet dogs.
Student Becomes Teacher Becomes Mentor
Anthony Mirando, Ph.D., associate professor of construction management, is driven in the classroom because his teaching philosophy is based on respect. He stays on top of his industry, and his enthusiasm and support for students is noticed and appreciated. So much so, students nominated him for an award.
Demystifying the Library: Student and Research Success
At University Libraries students can study, tap into a database for a journal article, get a book, 3D print, grab coffee, have a dance party, participate in the Halloween Costume Contest ... wait, is this still about the library? Yes, yes it is. Part two of Demystifying the Library features the numerous ways the library can help students succeed – and have fun while doing it.
‘We’ve Created a Community Here’
Hype music and large glow sticks pounded the air in the Kiva as the Nov. 8 I AM FIRST celebration marked the middle of I AM FIRST Week at Kent State, honoring first-generation college students, those students who are or will be the first in their family to complete a bachelor’s degree.
Getting That Summer Advantage
For many students, especially Lilly Kensicki and Nina Lozada, Kent State’s University Summer Advantage saves time and money – but it can also make dreams come true.
Demystifying the Library: Student Multimedia Studio
The University Library is one of the most popular buildings at Kent State, serving as a study spot, a place to grab coffee and an academic resource for students. As finals season looms, Kent State Today takes a deeper look into University Libraries in a three-part series. Up first, a makerspace for creativity.
‘There’s Nothing that Can Adequately Prepare You for Such an Extraordinary Experience’
LaKaleb Bowen, Kent State University senior criminology and justice studies major admits that he’s become a little addicted to Kent State’s education-abroad programs.
‘You Don’t Learn If You Don’t Ever Fail’
Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D., professor of economics at Kent State University, designs her courses with the intention of having students achieve. Her attention to detail, respect from her students and her passion for teaching have earned her the 2023 Distinguished Teaching Award.
Dean of Arts and Sciences Shares Advice for First-Generation Students
Being a first-generation student is difficult, especially when your family does not support your decision to go to college or you don’t have someone to give you advice from a college point of view. Even if you feel as if no one truly understands what you’re going through, being a first-generation st…
Kent State ROTC Cadets Honor Veterans, Plant Daffodil Bulbs on May 4 Site
As part of Kent State University’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration, cadets from the university’s ROTC programs joined staff from University Facilities Management and other volunteers on the site of the May 4, 1970, tragedy to plant daffodil bulbs.