Community Impact

A dress designed by Kent State graduate student Angelique Wong.

Kent State University graduate student Angelique Wong’s designs were judged the best in show at “Haute for the House,” a runway show the School of Fashion staged as part of a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.

Todd Diacon speaking at the celebration of life for Michael Schwartz

A Celebration of Life for former Kent State University and Cleveland State University President Michael Schwartz took place on Cleveland State's campus. 

Collection of Vet Tech pics

With the increase in the number of pets, the demand for veterinary care has surged. Kent State University is helping to offset the veterinary technician shortage by providing in-demand, career-ready graduates.

A teacher works with students on computers in the Research Center for Educational Technology's AT&T Classroom

What do cybersecurity, data structures and algorithms all have in common? They are all part of the computer science industry, an industry that Ohio wants to see grow. The Ohio Department of Higher Education hopes to address a teaching gap through a recently announced funding opportunity called Teach CS.  Kent State was one of the recent awardees, receiving a million-dollar grant to develop KSU TeachCS.

Taylor Swift fan at the FAB Grammy Watch Party

Fans of Taylor Swift - and other artists - came together in the Rathskellar to watch the Grammys.

 

Todd Diacon speaking at the celebration of life for Michael Schwartz

A celebration of life event was held today on the campus of Cleveland State University to honor the late Michael Schwartz, who was a past university president of Kent State and Cleveland State. 

Students vote on the Kent State campus in 2023

 When Gov. Mike DeWine signed new voter legislation into law in January, he said it was intended to help improve “voter integrity." However, this move is creating hurdles for students on college campuses across the state and making waves in what is expected to be an incredibly contentious election year.

Construction Management Job Fair Sp 2024

A Construction Management Job Fair on campus provided opportunities for students to explore the industry's many career options. 

2024 FTC Robotics Challenge qualifier at the College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted a qualifying competition for the First Tech Challenge 2024 Robotics Competition.

Fashion show at Ronald McDonald house

​Students, faculty and alumni from Kent State University’s world-renowned School of Fashion sent some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show that benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.