Epidemiology Professor Featured on Mindscape Podcast

Kent State University College of Public Health professor Tara Smith, Ph.D., was featured on Sean Carroll’s Mindscape podcast to talk about the novel coronavirus (and its associated disease, COVID-19) pandemic. Smith gives insight on what measures are useful and which are probably not.

University Libraries Awarded Grant to Completely Digitize Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection

On Ohio Statehood Day, February 26, Kent State University Libraries was awarded a $13,646 grant from the Ohio History Fund to partially cover the digitization costs of their Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection. The grant will provide funding to create free, online access to high-resolution, digitized copies of these sought-after resources. Aside from the United States Library of Congress, Kent State is the holding institution for the largest and most complete set of Ohio Sanborn maps.

Alumni Life

Kent State Men’s Soccer Alumni Reunion Recap

University and Alumni Events Cancelled

Please be advised that in light of precautions surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus), Kent State University is cancelling all university-spo

Helping Kent State Keep On Working

On March 10, Kent State University officials ceased face-to-face classes and has allowed for flexible work arrangements through April 12

KENT STATE HONORS COLLEGE STUDENTS HELP THE HOMELESS

On February 21, Jackie Searfoss, a representative of the Streetsboro United Methodist Church (SUMC), visited Kent State University to int

Campus Executive Chef wins NACUFS Culinary Challenge

Campus Executive Chef, Billy Edmondson, won first place at the 2020 NACUFS Midwest Culinary Challenge.

Faculty Research Spotlight: Dr. Jay Dorfman

“I’m at my happiest when I’m making music or teaching others to do it,” says Dr. Jay Dorfman.

Kent State Panel Discussion Brings Together Leaders Who Were Impacted by Campus Violence

On Thursday, March 12, Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services will host “Leading Through Tragedy,” an event that brings together a panel of leaders who were impacted by campus violence from institutions such as Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois University and Chardon High School in Ohio.

Comparing Complexities: Jackson State Alternative Spring Break Trip

In lieu of traveling to a crowded beach for spring break, some Kent State students will opt for a more informative spring break trip. From March 22-26, 2020, students will head to Jackson, Miss., to learn about the complexities between the Kent State May 4 shootings and the Jackson State shootings, both of which occurred in May of 1970.

Tickets on Sale Now for May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert Featuring Joe Walsh and David Crosby

UPDATE: THE CONCERT IS SOLD OUT

Tickets are on sale now for the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert featuring Joe Walsh (w

Kent State Alumni Wounded on May 4, 1970, Will Return as Commencement Speakers

Dean Kahler, one of the nine Kent State University students wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings by the Ohio National Guard, will return to campus on Saturday, May 9, to serve as speaker for the One University Commencement. Thomas Grace, Ph.D., another of the nine wounded students, will serve as speaker for the Advanced Degree Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8.

Kent State University Announces Launch of New Marching Band Scholarship

The College of the Arts and the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music are pleased to announce the launch of the “Marching Golden Flash Award.” This new scholarship opportunity will be available to all returning members of the Marching Golden Flashes as well as incoming Kent State students. It is open to students of any major starting in the fall 2020 season.

Kent State Professor Receives $2.6 Million Grant for Alzheimer's Research

Kent State University psychology professor John Gunstad, Ph.D., has received at grant of nearly $2.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to expand his Alzheimer’s disease research into a national study.

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Memorandum of Understanding and Project Authorization for East Main Street Improvements

Kent State University, the city of Kent and the Portage Area Regional Transit Authority (PARTA) jointly have committed to the economic development of retail/entertainment areas serving students, employees and guests of the university and the city.

Kent State Magazine: Picture This

Each year, Kent State students participate in off-campus study away/study abroad programs and internships in locations across the country and around the world. And they take photos—lots and lots of photos.

Author Mark McDonough Shares "Forged Through Fire" Resiliency Story March 18th

Mark McDonough, M.D., PT, will share his story of resiliency, survival and persistence and sign copies of his new book Forged Through Fire at a pair of events Wednesday, March 18^th at Kent State University at Ashtabula.

“Dr. Mark” will speak to students at noon in Robert S. Morrison Hall’s Huggins Lecture Hall (H109) before hosting a free public program and book signing at 6 p.m. in the Main Hall Auditorium. There is no charge for attendance, and copies of Forged Through Fire will be available for purchase following each event from the Kent State Ashtabula Barnes & Noble Campus Store.

Kent State May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (March 2020)

Kent State University has outlined planned events for the month of March related to the 50th commemoration of May 4. For the latest updates on events, visit www.kent.edu/may4kentstate50/event-schedule.

Kent State Education Researchers Receive Million-Dollar Grant for Cross-disciplinary Training in Early Childhood Professions

Ohio, like many states, suffers from a teacher shortage, especially in early childhood education and special education. The Buckeye State also is in need of more school psychologists, analysts say. It’s fortunate, then, that the United States Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs just awarded a million-dollar grant to two Kent State University researchers to train teachers and school psychologists in those fields.

Kent State Biologist Lands NIH Grant to Research Cannabinoids’ Effect on Sleep Cycles

There are two cycles most people can’t avoid — sleep and the news. And If you’re awake, you can’t help hearing the news reporting about cannabinoids. A Kent State researcher may soon have news about how these substances affect our body’s natural clock. Eric Mintz studies the human body’s circadian rhythms, which affect the sleeping-waking cycle.

Winter at Kent State

Kent State videographers braved the winter weather to remind you there’s snow place like the Kent Campus in winter. Watch this video and enjoy winter on the scenic campus.

Client Profile: Dr. Tameka Ellington

Dr.

International Mother Language Day Celebration 2020

On February 25, 2020, CIIE celebrated International Mother Language Day at 200 (Read Room) White Hall.

Latinos in the Media: The World Outside and the Pictures in our Heads

Please note: The content in this story is historical in nature and should be considered in that context.

The Brain Health Research Institute Is Helping Transform the Culture of Kent State

The Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) may be a recent development at Kent State, but with fresh leadership, emerging partnerships and a refined vision, it’s well on its way to gaining national renown. The Brain Health Research Institute is helping transform the culture of Kent State.

Alpha Lambda Delta, Kent Chapter, Welcomes First Year Students as Membership Rises

On Feb.

Renowned Marine Scientist Michael Beck to Discuss Coastal Conservation on March 4

Renowned marine scientist Michael W. Beck, Ph.D., will discuss the importance of coastal conservation at a free lecture on March 4. Beck, a research professor in the Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, focuses on conserving our coastlines in an effort to reduce the risks of storm surges and flooding to property, people and our planet and will speak at 7 p.m. March 4 in Auditorium 101 in the Science & Nursing Building at Kent State University at Stark.

ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, March 4

The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting Wednesday, March 4.

Internationally Renowned Biodesign Scholar to Headline Kent State Symposium

Just like the research that goes into understanding and applying a complicated concept like biodesign, holding an entire symposium devote

Kent State Biologist Joins Tennessee, Toledo Colleagues to Study Arctic Climate Change Effects

In early February, scientists reported the hottest temperature on record in Antarctica: 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Studies show climate change is disproportionately affecting the poles, warming them faster than anywhere else on Earth, and raising questions about what kinds of changes we can expect in arctic ecosystems as temperatures rise. 
A Kent State University biologist has teamed up with some colleagues in an inter-institutional effort to answer some of those questions.


Kent State Twinsburg Academic Center's LPN-to-RN Bridge Program Offers Alum Career of His Dreams

If you’ve ever felt stuck somewhere between your job and your ideal career because you’re too busy making a living to go back to college, you’ll understand Restituto "Tuto"Velarde’s position. Thankfully, Kent State University’s Twinsburg Academic Center provided a bridge so he could get to the other side.

Projects Completed in 2020

Administrative Services Building Partial Re-Roof KSU-20L031

Planting Kent State’s Place: Tree Campus USA Recognition

The trees on Kent State University’s campus bring something new to marvel at each season. In the summer, trees provide welcoming shade for students to lounge, fall brings vivid leaves that crunch under students’ feet on the way to classes, and winter pines provide an idyllic picture of fluffy snow. With nearly 4,000 trees on campus, Kent State has been awarded the Tree Campus USA recognition for the 12th consecutive year from the Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit conservation organization.

Alumni Spotlight - Andrea Deyling ’19

Andrea Deyling ’19 began flying airplanes at Kent State University as a flight student, then became a certified flight instructor (CFI). 

Secure Your Kent.edu Email Account

The Division of Information Technology needs your help in taking steps to ensure the security of your personal informat

Kent State Research Review: Researchers End Ongoing Beluga Whale Debate

A new collaborative study between researchers at Kent State University and Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) has confirmed a way to determine the age of beluga whales - a topic that has been the center of much debate.