Community & Society
IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
Kent State celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Visits Kent State Geauga, Touts Nursing Program as Job Creator
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Kent State University at Geauga on June 9 to tour its nursing program with President Todd Diacon and Geauga Dean Angela Spalsbury, Ph.D. Kent State Today was there when Tressel later took part in a roundtable discussion with Geauga County leaders and educators to share ideas on how best to prepare Ohio’s workforce.
IN A FLASH: Mindful Mayem
A Kent State fraternity presented its annual car smash in early May to help students de-stress while raising money for cancer research.
Celebrating 60 Years: Illustrious Past, Innovation for the Future
A star-studded lineup of scientists returned to Kent State University April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.
Mission: Graduation Surprise
When Jayrelis Capeles walked across the stage at Kent State University this spring, she was already brimming with emotion. She had just earned not one, but two degrees — in psychology and sociology — and was celebrating the end of her college journey that began in 2021. But the most unforgettable moment wasn’t the walk or the tassel turn.
Happy 115th Birthday, Kent State!
In May, Kent State University observes two historic institutional anniversaries, the first is of their founding as a school and the second is of the college being established as a university.
IN A FLASH: Kent State's Earth Fest
In April, Kent State’s Earth Fest was part of a full month of events and activities celebrating Earth Day and Earth Month.
The Interview That Turned Into an Inter-Generational Friendship
Kent State graduate student Lauren Paterson and former teacher Marc Myers were recently featured on WBUR’s ‘Here and Now’ sharing their work together on The Legacy Project.
Aging with Care Through Technology
As a doctoral student of sociology, Adedayo Adeagbo is doing her research on dignity care for aging people using advancements of technology in healthcare. With a specialization in medical sociology, Adeagbo’s thesis is built on the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare workers and the use of robots for caring for older adults.
Kent State Students Make Filing Less Taxing
With the intent of helping members of the community in need of tax assistance, Kent State University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free income tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers while giving students real-world experience.