University News

Over the weekend, a Southwest Airlines flight was forced to turn back for an emergency landing after an incident where the plane is believed to have experienced bird strikes to an engine and the aircraft’s nose. But, what is a bird strike? And how do we reduce the risk of bird strikes? Syed A.M. Shihab, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, shared his insight on bird strikes in a previous article, “What’s the Big Idea? Birds and Drones.”

Lamar R. Hylton sang at the start of Friday night's men's basketball game at Kent State's Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. 

Kent State’s creative recruitment initiatives bring the campus to life for many prospective students. One of the new, most transformative experiences has application rates on the rise. 

This March, Kent State University is celebrating the 2023 Women’s History Month. The theme for 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”

Electronic recycling drop-off dates in March are part of Kent State's overall institutional sustainability initiatives.

Now referred to as Kent Card, the Blue, Gold and Grateful employee appreciation program is still going strong. Employees appreciate receiving their $20 Kent Card, which can be spent at participating downtown businesses, and in turn downtown businesses enjoy the influx of customers and thousands of dollars. 

Senior Brian Johnson traveled to Israel Jan. 3-13 with a group of 19 student leaders with the Student Leaders Trip to Israel sponsored by Hillel, a Jewish campus organization.

Partnership. Climate. Inclusion. These are the focus areas of Kent State’s Division for Student Affairs. 

A Kent State administrator has a connection to a famous inventor.