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Kent State Alumnus Matthew Likens Shares Realities of Startup Leadership with Students
When Matthew E. Likens, ‘75, returned to Kent State University April 15 for the Michael D. Solomon Entrepreneurship Series, he brought students a candid look at the realities of leading a startup. Students got to see the highs, the failures and the lessons learned across decades in global business.
‘Perseverance Is Going to Have to Be Part of the Process’
Laura Davis, Ph.D., co-founder and first director of Kent State University’s May 4 Visitors Center, was recently named a Woman of the Year by the Summit County Historical Society. Davis was a first-year student at Kent State on May 4, 1970, and she shares her journey to becoming an activist and what people today can learn from America’s history of protest.
Kent State Researchers Explore Whether Bacteria Can Trap Toxic Metals in Polluted Ohio Waterways
A team of Kent State University researchers is studying whether naturally occurring bacteria in polluted streams can help remove toxic me
Fashion Industry Heavyweight Heading to Kent State for Hall of Fame Induction
Fern Mallis, known as the "Godmother of American Fashion," can still recall the pivotal moment that helped shape her career and pave a path for tremendous success. It was 1991, and she was about to begin her role as the executive director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
Kent State Gold Team Earns National Honors in Prestigious Bateman Case Study Competition
For five Kent State students, the classroom recently transformed into a high-stakes public relations agency boardroom. Their efforts caught the attention of the industry’s top judges, earning the team a prestigious honorable mention in the 2026 Public Relations Student Society of America Bateman Case Study Competition.
IN A FLASH: Storytelling in Brilliant Color
Kent State students learned how to express identity and share stories with bold color and design from a renowned, international artist as part of the 2025-2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.
Citizen Scientists Explore Kent State Wetlands During Arbor Day BioBlitz
Students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered at Kent State University’s Herrick Aquatic Ecolo
173 Looks, 48 Designers and One Industry Legend Headline Fashion Week
Kent State University's School of Fashion opens its biggest week of the year on Monday, April 27, with events running daily through Saturday, May 2. The six-day stretch builds toward the Annual Fashion Show and culminates with the induction of Fern Mallis — widely known as the "Godmother of Fashion" — into the School of Fashion Hall of Fame.
IN A FLASH: For Earth's Sake
The Earth Day Bash 2026 at Kent State University's brought together ecologically minded Golden Flashes and members of the community to celebrate Earth Day.
Entrepreneurship, Art and Conservation Work Hand-in-Hand at Pastimes Cafe
Pastimes Cafe was an idea Evan Laisure had for a long time. As a student at Kent, he was working with LaunchNET to figure out how to bring it to fruition.
Kent State ESL students present home cultures at 'Culture Share Day'
From Kent to Ohio State: How an Honors Student is Working to Pursue a Career in Optometry.
Meet Rebecca LaGuardia, a biology major with a concentration in molecular and cellular biology, as well as a minor in chemistry. Rebecca is finishing her time at Kent State and is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks with the class of 2026.
Sydney Brown is Just Getting Started
When Sydney Brown arrived at Kent State University as a first-year student from Avon, Ohio, she didn't wait to get started. She walked into the TV2 newsroom — now Kent Stater TV — and introduced herself. That instinct to show up, dive in and tell stories has defined every semester since.
Curious by Nature: An Adventure in Research
My name is Jami Greb, and I am an honors student majoring in
‘Fashion & Feather’ Opens at Cleveland Museum of Natural History
A new exhibition pairing fashion from Kent State University Museum's collection with ornithological specimens from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History opened April 22 — Earth Day — at the Cleveland museum, where it will remain on view through Oct. 11.
Lion Hunting on Campus
An architectural ornament near Engleman Hall may be a subtle tribute to the tenacity of a Kent State University president at a particularly troubled time in the institution's long and storied history.
Hands-On Tax Learning Course Supports Community Members and International Students
Now officially approved as an experiential learning class, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program allows accounting students to provide free tax preparation services to community members while gaining hands-on experience that extends far beyond the classroom.
A Second Chance, A New Purpose
Sampson Addae spent a decade building and managing telecommunications infrastructure for millions of people across Ghana.
From the Classroom to Los Alamos
When Kendric Hood started his Ph.D.
Helping Veterans Fast Track the Path to Graduation from the Inside
Kent State University’s VA Work-Study Program has been working to expand its reach, servicing military-affiliated students to help them turn their service experience into academic credit, while providing meaningful hands-on opportunities for student workers.
Kent State Transforms Fallen Trees Into Sustainable Campus Resources
Campus grounds leaders are working to salvage trees removed due to storm damage, disease, the Main Street construction and other causes, transforming them into a resource for future academic and beautification projects.
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Leadership Transition
Dear Members of the University Community,
I write to share a leadership transition that will take place this summer.
Designing Change: A Kent State Senior’s Impact on Fashion
Sophia Macro, a fashion design major with a minor in entrepreneurship for the arts, is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks. During her time at Kent over the past four years, she has become an active player on the women’s rugby team and a member of Kent State’s SURVIVOR student organization, while also working for Kent State Student Media in analytics.
IN A FLASH: We Didn't Start the Fire
April showers have caused delays and presented challenges for Kent State's annual prairie burn.
Celebrating Five Years of Care and Advocacy at the Kent State CARES Center
The CARES Center celebrated its 5-year anniversary on Tuesday, April 14 with an open house that highlighted the accomplishments of the center over the last five years while providing opportunities for tours of the center, complete with birthday cake, refreshments and CARES Center swag.
Eight Kent State Student Films Selected to Screen at Cleveland Cinematheque
Eight short films produced by Kent State University School of Media and Journalism students and recent alumni have been selected to scree
School of Fashion Presents the 2026 Annual Fashion Show
The nationally and internationally ranked Kent State University School of Fashion is thrilled to announce its acclaimed Annual Fashion Show will take place April 30-May 2, in Crawford Hall on the Kent Campus.
Student Speakers Selected for 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
“No matter what life throws at you, keep going.
Kent State Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners
Kent State University celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.
Bedford Falls Foundation Awards $1.8 Million to Kent State’s College of Nursing
A $1.8 million gift from the Bedford Falls Foundation will fund 150 scholarships for Kent State nursing students over three years, addressing the national nursing shortage.
IN A FLASH: Inside Modern Manufacturing
The world is a classroom for Kent State students engaging in experiential learning through a facilities tour of Rockwell Automation.
Kent State Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners
Kent State University celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.
Students Explore Worlds of Opportunity During 'I Heart Travel Week'
During I Heart Travel Week, students had the opportunity to learn more about education abroad, celebrate current students and past students who have studied abroad and engage with international activities on campus.
From Passion to Practice: A Zoology Student’s Journey
Meet Melissa Williams, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently in her junior year at Kent State. She is pursuing a degree in zoology with a minor in psychology, while actively participating in the Kent State biology club, and is a member of the organization Paws for a Cause.
Taking Center Stage with Scholarship Support
Savon Harris was born to perform. The junior musical theatre major found his passion for the stage while he was still in high school, however, Savon’s career would not have been possible without financial support