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Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Establishing University Operations in Rwanda, Africa
The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment and registration of a Community Benefit Company in Rwanda, Africa, during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held May 25. Kent State has realized an immediate need to establish a private limited company, designated as a not-for-profit Community Benefit Company, that can serve as a strategic starting point for engaging in the African continent’s expanding higher education market.
Porthouse Theatre To Open 2022 Season June 16
Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University's summer professional theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will open its 2022
Kent State’s Dynamic Film Duo
Dana White and Chris Knoblock are Kent State’s film dynamic duo.
Jillian Sokso to join Kent State as Director of the School of Art
After a national search, the School of Art is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jillian Sokso as its new director. Sokso comes to us from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon, where she served as the director of the School of Communication and Design and professor of art and design.
STEM Students Abroad: The Benefits of the Challenges
No matter the field of study, if students have a knack for adventure and travel, Kent State will see to their study abroad endeavors.
Students Create Digital Collection of Stories About Refugee Resettlement in Akron
Last summer, as the Taliban took over Afghanistan, many Afghans fled the country.
William B. Risman Family Receives Prestigious University Medallion During Kent State’s Spring Commencement Ceremony
Most people who have spent time on Kent State University’s campus in Kent, Ohio, recognize the name Risman. It is connected to the popular Risman Plaza and Risman Drive, but they may not realize that for the Risman family, educating and supporting students has been a family affair for almost 40 years.
TEFL Student Gains Experience in Murcia, Spain
G Clingman is a third-year Kent State Student double majoring in English and Spanish while also working toward their Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate. Though they have been studying at KSU’s main campus for the last two years, G is swapping Acorn Alley and the Esplanade for the historical streets of Murcia, Spain.
Architecture Student Transitions to Life Studying Abroad in Florence, Italy
Emily Hovest is a third-year student studying architecture at Kent State’s Florence Center for the Spring semester. It was always her desired destination, especially since the KSU architecture program encourages students to study abroad their junior year.
Porthouse Theatre presents its 2022 Season beginning June 16
Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blosso
ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, May 25
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Wednesday, May 25, at 1:30 p.m.
J. Leigh Garcia Receives New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award
Faculty, Students and Alumni Selected for Ohio Designer Craftsmen Best of 2022
Recent Graduate Chazzlyn Jackson Honed her Passion for Social Justice Activism at Kent State
When recent Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President Chazzlyn Jackson started her journey at Kent State University in 2018, she had planned to major in fashion until a mentor with Kupita/Transiciones (K/T) cultural orientation program helped her tap into her leadership abilities and passion for social justice issues. The advice played a pivotal role for Jackson, who stepped into leadership roles and anti-racism advocacy and has not looked back.
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, a public hearing, which may be continued or adjourned, will be held via toll-free
Kent State University Precision Flight Team Placed 12th at SAFECON 2022
The Kent State University Precision Flight Team recently placed 12th in a national competition of the 28 largest University flight programs in the United States
MDJ Hosts VR-Based Training to Prepare Student Journalists for Uncertain Situations
Students in the School of Media and Journalism recently participated in a virtual reality training session that focused on safety tactics
Media and Esports: One Kent State Student's Journey
Esports has transformed online gaming into a spectator sport — and a 2021 report projects the industry will be worth $3.5 billion by 2025.
Best Friends Graduate From Kent State University at the Age of 18
During Kent State’s spring 2022 commencement on May 14, Jameson Payne will earn his bachelor’s degree in integrative studies with concentrations in physics and political science. Benjamin Wales-McGrath will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology at the age of 18.
Honors College May 4 Scholarship Recipient
Annika Dudik, a third year Honors College student from Geneva, Ohio, continues to excel and grow throughout her time and experiences at K
Romy Anderson Receives 2022 Emerge Award
Romy Anderson, senior studio art major, was recently announced as one of the
Honors Student Announced as Fulbright Alternate
Moira Armstrong (they/them), an Honors College senior from Warren, Ohio, has been selected as an Alternate for the 2022 Fulbright Scholar
Journalism Students Earn National, Regional Honors
Students in the School of Media and Journalism recently received recognition from two prestigious student journalism competitions: The Hearst Journalism Awards and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence Awards.
Art Education Student Miranda Evans Recognized with SAGE Award
Finally James Reinart Is a Member of the Club: After 21 Years He’s a Golden Flash Alumnus
After a 21-year absence, Chagrin Falls resident James Reinart will be crossing the stage at Kent State University’s spring commencement ceremonies on May 14, 2022, to become a Golden Flash alumnus.
Biology Graduate Joins Exclusive Group by Earning Doctorate at 25
When she receives her doctorate degree in cellular biology on May 14, Amber Rose Titus will enter an exclusive group: She will become one of just seven Kent State University graduates to earn her doctorate at the age of 25 or younger.
Associate professor Courtney Brown starring in "Enemy of the People"
The School of Theatre and Dance's associate professor Courtney Brown is starring in Rubber City Theatre's productio
Janice Lessman-Moss Retires After 40 Years of Service
Janice Lessman-Moss, professor of textiles, is retiring this summer after more than 40 years of service at the School of Art. Since being hired as a full-time faculty member in 1981, she has been the driving force behind the progress and innovation of textile arts education at Kent State University. A beloved professor, Lessman-Moss has touched many students’ lives by sharing her knowledge, skills, and love for weaving and textile history with those who have been fortunate enough to have her as a teacher and a mentor.
A Global Challenge
Climate change is a complex problem with no easy answers—and everything at stake.
Honors Student Helps Change Conversations About Millennials and Generation Z Across Nation
Getting involved on-campus is a big step to help build relationships and make a change.
2022 Spring Commencement: Everything you need to know
Congratulations to the class of 2022! Graduation is just days away and we are here to answer your questions.
Kent State Research Team Examines Family Communication Patterns as they Relate to COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake for Children
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a lot of intersection between communication and public health. A team of researchers from Kent State University became inspired to take a closer look at communication as it relates to COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy.
Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Maintaining the Living Memorial of Daffodil Hill
Daffodil Hill became a part of the May 4 Memorial that brought both sides together, but groundskeepers struggle to keep it thriving now.
Kent State’s ‘Other May 4’: The Turbulent Events Surrounding May 4, 1933
People familiar with Kent State history know well the tragedy of May 4, 1970, on the Kent Campus. However, not all who are familiar with university history are aware of the significance of May 4, 1933, at Kent State and how it echoed through the Kent community years later in the aftermath of May 4, 1970.
Kent State Hosts Lebanese Students for Study in Architecture
The horrific images of the massive explosion that rocked Beirut, Lebanon, in August 2020, motivated Kent State University officials to reach out to help. Their thoughts immediately turned to Lebanese American University (LAU) in Beirut and its School of Architecture and Design, with which Kent State’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design has been cultivating a relationship for the past several years.