Success Story
Dramatic Change in Brain Chemistry May Have Initiated Human Evolution
Biological anthropology researchers in Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences have again shed new light on the very old topic of human origins. In two new journal articles appearing this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers report likely expla…
Kent Campus
Kent State Tuscarawas Golden Eagles Wrestler Zion Clark Makes No Excuses
No excuses. Zion Clark lives by these two words. Born without legs, the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Golden Eagles wrestling phenomenon overcomes obstacles and gladly accepts challenges both on and off the mat every day with a contagious smile. “The obstacles I face in wrestling prepa…
Kent Campus
Kent State Names Sean Lewis as Its New Head Football Coach
Kent State University will officially introduce its new head football coach Thursday, Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. at the Integrated Sciences Building. Kent State President Beverly Warren and Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen will lead the event, which will include the new head coach taking part in a…
Kent Campus
Kent State Celebrates Fall 2017 Commencement
Kent State University held its Fall Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). Kent State conferred 2,320 degrees, including 1,824 bachelor’s degrees, 456 master’s degrees, 37 doctoral degrees a…
Kent Campus
Students to Enjoy a Study Break During Finals Week With Dogs, Food and Fun
Kent State University Libraries will once again offer its Stress-Free Zone to all students, faculty and staff on Monday, Dec. 11, and Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room at the University Library. This event gives the Kent State community a chance to wind down during finals week with …
Kent Campus
Alumnus Dr. Earl K. Miller Awards $2 Million Gift to Neuroscience and Psychology Programs at Kent State
Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to fund three scholarships and a professorship in Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Miller is a Kent State alumnus who grew up in Lyndhurst, Ohio. “The generosity of Earl and Marlene reflect…
Kent Campus
Up on the Rooftop
Biological Sciences Doctoral student Anna Droz envisions more efficient rooftop gardens for tomorrow’s urban planners.
Kent Campus
Kent State’s Giving Tuesday 2017 Achieves Record-Breaking Success
Supporters give more than $1 million Kent State University’s Giving Tuesday 2017 doubled the 2016 campaign – hitting more than $1 million just before midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The single largest gift of the day was a $100,000 donation to the Fashion School Study Away Fund. From multiple stude…
Kent Campus
Kent State Police Serve Up Turkeys and Holiday Cheer for Local Residents
Officers from Kent State University Police Services have always had a “protect and serve” philosophy, and recently, they put this philosophy in action in order to help families in need. Each year, the department holds a “Glow, Grow and Give” fundraiser throughout the month of November to raise mo…
Kent Campus
Men’s Basketball Wins Home Opener Against Ohio Christian 90-45
The Kent State University men’s basketball team had a successful home opener, Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). The Golden Flashes defeated the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers, 90-45. Kent State entered the 2017-18 season as the reigning …
Kent Campus