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Neuroscience Symposium Celebrates Brain Health Research at Kent State, NEOMED and Cleveland Clinic
The 8th Annual Symposium of Neuroscience at Kent State University: A Celebration of Brain Health Research successfully showcased t
Kent State Waives Application Fees for the Month of November
In an effort to ensure student access and success, Kent State University is waiving application fees for those who apply to the university in the month of November.
Alumnus ‘Flipped Turned Upside Down’ With the Fresh Prince
Fashion in the 90s was dominated by simple styles, but full of patterns and colors. And you can see and buy those styles mixed with contemporary flair today thanks to Kent State University alumnus, Adam Forrester, who recently designed pieces for the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s” 30th-anniversary collection.
Golden Flashes Down Eastern Michigan in Football Opener
Kent State defeated Eastern Michigan 27-23 Wednesday at Dix Stadium in the season opener for both teams.
Aeronautics Student Set to Soar
Christian Cunningham, senior aeronautical studies major at Kent State University, has been doubted. Some said he would never become a pilot. But Cunningham is already proving them wrong. Graduation is on the horizon, and he and his internship were recently featured on CNN.
Connecting With Millions of Voters: Kent State Graduate Shapes Digital Messages for Biden Campaign
Kent State alumna Brenna Parker grew up in a household that talked about important issues of the day, so it’s no surprise that her young career has been rooted in politics and civic engagement. As the nation votes leading up to the historic 2020 election on Nov. 3, Parker has taken on the role of Web and Facebook Strategist for Biden for President, sharing the former Vice President and Democratic nominee for President’s message with millions of voters online.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ali Abdul-Aziz
Dr. Aziz describes his inspiration for pursuing a career of passion in engineering.
Kent State Student Wins $1,000 in NEO IdeaLabs Pitch Competition
Kent State Named One of the Nation’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
Campus Pride has released its 2020 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list, and for the first time in school history, Kent State University has landed on the distinctive list as one of 40 institutions recognized over six U.S. regions.
Run the World 5K Goes Virtual for 2020: 'Think Global, Act Local'
The sixth annual Run the World 5K run/walk to sponsor Kent State University’s study abroad scholarships is going virtual this year. For the first time, fans of Run the World from all over the world can participate remotely in this event designed to support student participation in international education. Participants will complete the 5K on their own time and at their own pace. Organizers invite participants to show their Kent State pride by wearing blue and gold during their run/walk and sharing their photos from all over the world with the Run the World community.
Meet the Kent State Class of 2024
More than 21,200 people applied to be part of Kent State’s Class of 2024, and 3,819 can now consider themselves to be Golden Flashes.
Kent State Student Wins $1,000 in NEO IdeaLabs Pitch Competition
On Thursday October 22, Luke Leyden (junior, computer engineering technology) found himself pitching his entre
Kent State Alumna Strives to Make a Global Impact
Kiana Duncan, ‘18, developed a passion for traveling during her time at Kent State University, always taking advantage of every opportunity she had to study abroad and get new experiences. Upon graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 2018, Duncan has been able to turn that love into her career.
It's Time to Think Spring!
As we get further into the semester, you may start wondering what comes next? Well, it’s officially time to think Spring!
Kent State Named Finalist for Degree Completion Award
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has selected Kent State University as one of four finalists for the association’s 2020 Degree Completion Award. The annual award works to identify, recognize and reward institutions that employ innovative approaches to improve degree completion while ensuring educational quality.
Kent State’s Election Day Leave Guidelines
Kent State University recognizes that employees may want to vote on Election Day. As such, supervisors should provide employees with a reasonable amount of time to vote on Nov. 3.
School of Fashion Alumna Receives HFR Icon 360 Award
Since graduating from the Kent State University School of Fashion in 2011, Tiarra Smallwood has had an impressive career in the fashion world. After designing for brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch and The Gap, she launched her brand MAX+min in 2019. Smallwood was recently awarded $10,000 from Harlem Fashion Row’s (HFR) Icon 360 Fund to put towards her growing business.
Kent State Names New Senior Vice President and Provost Following National Search
Kent State University President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the position of senior vice president and provost, effective Nov. 1, 2020.
School of Fashion Professor Creates Fiber Art Focused on Personal Evolutions
Kent State University School of Fashion assistant professor, Melissa Campbell, is tackling fiber art in her most recent project that focuses on personal evolutions and how people evolve and become their true selves.
Kent State Fashion’s 'New York City Industry Insider Series' focuses on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Fashion Industry
Last month, Kent State University School of Fashion students, faculty and alumni gathered on Zoom for the first "New York City Industry I
Kent State University, City of Kent Discouraging Visits During Annual Halloween Weekend
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kent State University and the city of Kent have an important message to share with the community member
First Stop, Washington, D.C. Kent State Graduate Ascends Quickly to White House Communications Role
From Kent State to the White House, Sarah Matthews has been in the middle of the country's political scene since earning her degree in Public Relations in 2017. What she's learned along the way can help today's students better prepare for the careers that await.
Alumni Spotlight - Doug Bitter '15
In the finale of The Office, Andy Bernard muses: “I wished there was a way to know when I was in ‘the good ole days’ before I left them.”
Introducing Microsoft Teams for Students
Announcing Teams for Academics
The Division of Information Technology is pleased to announc
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Online 'Don’t Hate – Debate (And Vote)!' Teach-In Designed to Inform and Empower Voters
The coming election is an important one, and voters – particularly first-time voters – are navigating a challenging landscape of information, misinformation, PACs, bots, memes, toxic debates and inflamed rhetoric. “Don’t Hate – Debate (And Vote)!” is an all-day teach-in event that will touch on many aspects of the elections, politics, political/social polarization and civil discourse.
English Conversation Partner Program Goes Remote, Expands Opportunities
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Center at Kent State recently moved its English Conversation Partner program online. Once an in-person activity only, the program’s transitioning to a remote environment has actually opened up new opportunities, such as involvement from alumni and additional unique groups and students being able to connect with their language partners regardless of their physical location.
10 Questions With Darin Olson, Director of Athletic Bands
Darin Olson, D.M.A., is the new director of Athletic Bands at Kent State University. He leads the Marching Golden Flashes, Flasher Brass Pep Band, Kent Symphony Band and University Band. Olson is currently an active member of College Band Directors National Association and the National Association for Music Education. Learn more about Olson and his plans for his future at Kent State as he answers these 10 questions.
IT Implements a New Grading Tool for Faculty
In early September, The Division of Information Technology implemented a new grading tool for faculty called Gradesco
Mental Health Awareness
This academic school year has been overwhelming for everyone, from moving to online classes to having no social interactions with anyone
Alumnus Pushes Student Rental Company to the Next Level Through Pandemic
When Curtis Cofojohn returned to Kent State after serving in the Army, he faced an issue many college students do: where was he going to live? Cofojohn’s own experiences with off-campus housing led him to create a website solution that serves the needs of both students and landlords, during the pandemic.
Alumni Spotlight - Lauren Luna
Lauren Luna (B.F.A. ’00, Painting) has let nothing get in her way of her goal of making a living as an artist. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she moved to New York City shortly after graduating Kent State University with her B.F.A. and then ultimately to the city of Houston, Texas in 2011 to realize her dream.
Kent State Receives Best in Class and Hall of Fame Honors for Supplier Diversity
Kent State University has won a Best in Class award for supplier diversity from the Greater Cleveland Partnership. This marks the third time that the university has received this award. As a multiyear winner of the Best in Class awards, Kent State is also named to the Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Equity and Inclusion Hall of Fame.
Caring at the Core of COVID Response
Last spring, a COVID-19 outbreak overwhelmed a local nursing home in Geauga County, with cases among patients and healthc