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Kent State Honored as a Military Spouse Friendly School
Kent State’s support for its military-connected community continues to embody leadership and inclusivity as the Kent Campus has been named an official 2022-2023 Military Spouse Friendly® School by Viqtory. Out of 1,800 participating schools, Kent State was one of 665 to receive the Military Friendly School designation in March, and the university is now one of 346 institutions to earn the Military Spouse Friendly School recognition.
Alumnus Lloyd De Vos Presents 'Equal Justice Under Law For All'
In celebration of the Constitution Day, New York attorney and Kent State alumnus Lloyd De Vos spoke on the U.S. Constitution’s impact on our government and discussed his personal experience arguing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Kent State’s Hometown Named One of the Best by Ohio Magazine
Members of the Kent State University community can take great pride in their university’s hometown. The city of Kent has been selected by Ohio Magazine as a 2022-2023 Best Hometown. The Best Hometown honor recognizes Kent as a great place to live, work and visit.
Wick Poetry Center’s ‘Dear Vaccine’ to Debut in October as Staged Theatrical Production
The performance, titled “What We Learned While Alone: Global Voices Speak to the Pandemic,’’ will have its opening night at 7 p.m. Oct. 24, in the 700-seat auditorium of the National Academy of Science in Washington, D.C.
What A Weekend! Black Squirrel Festival, Parents and Families Bring Campus To Life
Thousands of students and their families joined faculty, staff, alumni and others Sept. 16-18 in a weekend that had it all.
IN A FLASH: High Achiever
Students can receive free climbing instruction Monday and Tuesday evenings at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
Student Multicultural Center’s New Name Will Honor the Late E. Timothy Moore
The Kent State Student Multicultural Center will be renamed the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center in recognition of a gift from a former student, D'Andra Mull, Ph.D.
Mapping Akron: Wick Poetry Center Begins New Effort to Highlight Akron Neighborhoods Through Poetry
Using poetry to explore Akron, Ohio residents’ sense of belonging to their neighborhoods is the goal of a new project by Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center.
Have You Seen Kent State's Banana Trees?
Last Friday, students got a guided tour of the Herrick Conservatory, home to diverse and exotic greenery on the Kent Campus.
Flowers and Foliage Sprouting Wellness and Joy
Nearly 40 people from the Kent State community enjoyed a tour of the flowers and trees of Front Campus during part two of the “Walk & Talk: Flowers and Foliage” event, thanks to the Employee Wellness and Health Promotion program and the grounds crew.
The Oct. 1 Opening File Date for FAFSA Is Fast Approaching
Kent State University freshman Gracie Ford remembers well sitting with her laptop in the bedroom of her North Canton, Ohio, home to begin the important task of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA.
IN A FLASH: Families, Football and Fun!
Parents and Families Weekend at Kent State included a full schedule of fun actitivies.
Students Conduct Landscape Ecology Research to Discover Effects of Sea Level Rise
Saying "yes" to everything landed Kathryn Burns in the middle of New Jersey's coastal wetlands
Marketplace Launches in Support of NIL for Golden Flash Student-Athletes
New plan will empower players to maximize their Name, Image and Likeness as well as enhance and protect their personal brand.
Faculty, Staff Remember Queen Elizabeth II
As the world comes to grips with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned as monarch for 70 years, Kent State Today reached out to faculty and staff members with ties to the UK to share their thoughts on her passing.
IN A FLASH: Todos Nosotros! Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
Students from the Student Multicultural Center celebrated the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15.
Avocados, Salt, Garlic and Chopped Onions Just Go Together
Revisiting President Todd Diacon's memorable commencement address from 2021 on National Guacamole Day.
Wick Weekly Poetry Workshops Create a Community of Creatives
Every Friday, the Kent State community can come together to create poetry and share a more vulnerable side of themselves at the Wick Poetry Center. The Wick Weekly poetry writing workshop brings students together to help develop them as poets and create a community of creatives.
Research & Innovation Forums Showcase Breadth of Scholarship of Faculty
Twice each semester, Kent State University’s Division of Research and Sponsored Programs hosts Research & Innovation Forums, to bring together faculty members to publicly present their ongoing work.
Kent State Golden Lager Is Here!
Alumni brewers at Sibling Revelry Brewing have created Kent State Golden Lager - the official craft beer of Kent State Athletics.
Researchers Gather LGBTQ+ Stories of Resilience During the Pandemic
Molly Merryman, Ph.D., associate professor in Kent State’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies, and Lauren Vachon, assistant professor in Kent State’s LGBTQ studies program and coordinator of the LGBTQ studies minor program, were instrumental in obtaining a $35,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State for the project Resilience During the Pandemic: LGBTQ+ Stories.
IN A FLASH: Walk the Chalk
News about campus events reaches students in a variety of high-tech and "old school" formats.
Putting Doctoral Degrees - and Dreams - Within Reach
Kent State University has received a five-year renewal of the the McNair Program grant. This program helps put first-generation students, like Brian Johnson, Destiny Ezeliora and Imani Reynolds on the path to doctoral degrees.
International Student Enrollment Up for Third Consecutive Year
Kent State University is celebrating a 17.7% increase in international student enrollment this year, due in large part to increases in international graduate student admissions.
IN A FLASH: In a Fog
Students woke up to foggy scenes on campus as they made their way to classes this week.
Honors College Boasts Largest Freshman Class, Population Ever
Daniel Zalamea is a member of the Honors College fall 2022 freshman class, the largest incoming class in the history of the college.
A&E Expo Brings High Energy to Skies Over Kent State Airport
Thousands attended the family event, which has been a fixture in the Stow/Kent community for more than two decades.
Kent State Africana Studies Professor Appointed Non-Resident Fellow of Nkafu Policy Institute
The Nkafu Policy Institute recently appointed Ghana native Felix Kumah-Abiwu, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Africana Studies at Kent State University, one of its Non-Resident Fellows in Governance & Democracy.
Kent State Trumbull to House Performing Arts School
Kent State University at Trumbull is opening the Hart’s School of Performing Arts in October. Shiloh Hart was featured on WKBN for starting an eight-week program for high school students searching for knowledge and experience in the performing arts.
IN A FLASH: Taking a Lunchtime SPIN Around Campus
Kent State's wellness program includes free Lunchtime Bike/Scooter Rides for faculty and staff offered monthly from May to September.
Flash Focus: Kent State Expert on Doomsday Glacier and Zombie Ice
Antarctica's "doomsday glacier" has been making headlines for its rapid melting, which could lead to large rises in sea levels much earlier than experts originally observed. In addition, "zombie ice" has been reported in Greenland, which unfortunately is not a "Game of Thrones" reference, but more rapidly melting ice sheets that will impact sea levels. To find out more about these headlines related to the climate, we reached out to Cameron Lee, assistant professor in the Department of Geography.
Tops in Ohio! Kent State Only Public University Named as a ‘Great College to Work For’
Kent State University is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a recent survey. For the 11th time, Kent State has been named a “Great College to Work For,” which recognizes the colleges that get top ratings from their employees regarding workplace practices and policies.
IN A FLASH: The Campus Is Her Classroom
State Representative Gail Pavliga visited with students from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and took the flight simulator out for a spin.
Hollywood Plans New May 4-Inspired Movie
Deadline reports that a new movie inspired by the shootings at Kent State University on May 4, 1970, is in the works and will be released next year.
Kent State Remains Highest-Ranked Northern Ohio University on Top Public Schools List in 2022-2023 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
Kent State University continues to demonstrate its strength as an academic institution with its inclusion on several lists in the new 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. U.S. News has again named Kent State among the Top Public Schools in the nation in the newly released rankings.
Community Engaged Learning Earns United Way 2022 Community Impact: Group Award
Kent State’s Community Engaged Learning partnered with the United Way of Portage county to make reading fun for children, and in doing so, CEL has been recognized by the United Way of Portage County as the recipients of the 2022 Community Impact: Group Award for its commitment to transforming lives in the community.