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Mock Trial Teams Host 10-Team Intercollegiate Regional Tournament

On January 20, Kent State University welcomed over 120 college students from across the region to its “Golden Flash Legal Clash,” a two-day collegiate mock trial invitational held in the Kent Student Center. Proceeds from the event helped to raise funds for future events that Kent State’s Mock Trial teams plan to attend. The 10 student teams, including some from out-of-state, competed in four rounds. Teams from Case Western Reserve University finished first and second with third place going to a team from William & Mary. The opening and closing ceremonies were held in the Kent State Governance Chambers. 

From a Ph.D. to International Pageant Winner

When you hear the word pageant, it likely conjures up images of tiaras, swimsuit competitions and ladies crying as they clutch an armful of roses on a brightly lit stage. But Lorain, Ohio, native and Kent State University alumna Monica Burgett, Ph.D., has triumphed on a pageant circuit that doesn’t include sparkling tiaras or bathing suit competitions. This time, the pageant celebrated contestants for their brilliant minds.

Duck, Duck, Goose! How Waterfowl Impact the Health of Wetlands

Kent State researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems. 

To Dupe or Not to Dupe?

If you have purchased a dupe, or a duplicate of a premium item for a lower price, you may be part of the newest Generation Z trend of “ballin’ on a budget.” Kent State Today asked the students of Kent State about their opinions on brands and dupes.

New FAFSA Form Poses Challenges, Kent State Is Ready to Help

Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is always challenging for students and their parents, but this year’s process may be even more daunting. 

IN A FLASH - FLASHBACK: Views from Anuta, Solomon Islands

Professor Emeritus Richard Feinberg shared images from his research expeditions to the Polynesian island of Anuta.

Kent State of Mind: The Influence of my Family

Growing up, basketball was always a huge part of my life. It all stemmed from watching my older cousin play. In high school, he was a highly recruited player, and every school in the nation wanted him. Watching him play and going to his tournaments made me want to pick up the game and do the same thing.

Crawford Hall's AV Design Will Vault Me From Classroom To Boardroom

Stepping onto the campus of Kent State University as an international student, I felt a thrill course through me. Discovering the news about the upcoming business building, Crawford Hall, for the Ambassador Crawford College of Business, only amplified that excitement.

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We Are Here for the Students: Anthropology Professor Discusses Importance of Mentorship

Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor of archaeology at Kent Sta

Kent State Researcher Ranked in the Top Percentage of Researchers Cited Worldwide

For the eighth consecutive year, Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., pro

The Day Neil deGrasse Tyson Captivated Kent State

With the eclipse fast approaching and many Golden Flashes taking a new look at the moon, sun and stars, Kent State Today is taking a look back at the day the country's most well-known astrophysicist came to campus and wowed a capacity crowd with insights into what's really going on outside of the earth.