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Kent State Magazine: What’s in a Name?
John Elliot, BArch ’70, Charleston, West Virginia, and his wife, Fonda, have been champions of the Kent State University architecture program and its talented students for more than two decades. As a first-generation college graduate, Mr. Elliot recognizes the transformative effect that higher education can have on an individual.
Makerspaces Create Innovative Ecosystem on Campus
A makerspace is a “do-it-yourself” space where people can gather to create, invent, build and learn. Makerspaces can exist in many forms and be equipped with a variety of tools and equipment, but at Kent State, makerspaces go beyond making and encourage collaborating and sharing knowledge.
Honors College Student Elena Neoh Named Recipient of 2019 Golden Flash Award
Elena Neoh, a human resource management major with a cre
From Classroom to Real World: Six Amazing Kent State Internship Stories
What do NASA, Porsche, the National Park Service, Walt Disney World, New York Fashion and C-SPAN all have in common? Kent State University students gained valuable experience and showcased their education and skills this year at each. In the spring, summer and fall semesters of 2019 at Kent State, 2,740 students completed an internship for credit. Internships are a valuable real-world experience that provide students vital on-the-job training in their chosen fields.
Kent State Men’s Basketball Wins Season Opener, Freshman Player With Autism Makes History
The Kent State University men’s basketball team started the 2019-20 season off on a high note with four players scoring in double figures for a 97-58 opening-night victory over the Division III Hiram Terriers at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center on Nov. 6. Freshman Kalin Bennett, the first true freshman diagnosed with autism to sign a letter of intent in Division I men’s basketball, made history when he checked into the contest.
Team NEO Board of Directors Welcomes President of Northeast Ohio’s Largest University
The following is a press release issued by Team NEO on Nov. 6, 2019:
Experienced Journalism Professor Earns Her Favorite Award Yet
Jacqueline Marino, professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, dropped all of her papers when she heard the door to her Feature Writing class open while she was lecturing. The colleagues with cameras and balloons meant she had won the Distinguished Teaching Award. Marino's enthusiasm for student success transfers to those who know her.
Kent State Honors Veterans With Annual Commemoration Event
Kent State University held its annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. This year’s guest speaker was Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of Kent State’s Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.
College of Architecture and Environmental Design Students Rank Among Most-Hired Nationwide
Kent State University’s architecture and interior design graduates build such impressive skills during their studies in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design that in a national survey, hiring professionals rank them among the most-hired.
Kent State May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (November 2019)
*For media planning purposes, Kent State University is providing this monthly email that outlines all planned events for the upcoming mon
A Dialogue with President Diacon
Kent State's newest president answers questions about his past, his present and his vision for the university's future.
Picture This
A selection of student photos from recent Kent State study away/study abroad programs and internships.
Kent State to Honor Veterans on Nov. 7
Kent State University will hold its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. This year’s guest speaker is Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of Kent State’s Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.
(DEMO) Celebrating President Beverly Warren
For the past five years as the 12th president of Kent State University, Beverly Warren has worked tirelessly to transform Kent State University into a top-tier institution of higher education.
Kent State Public Relations Students Earn National Recognition
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) awarded PRSSA Kent the highest national honors for a chapter, the 2019 Outstanding Chapter Award. Public relations major Vanessa Gresley, PRSSA Kent’s vice president of professional relations, earned the Gold Key Award, the highest PRSSA honor for students.
Student Spotlight - Samantha Battaglia
Meet one of our Outstanding Students!
Kent State Physicist Joins Inter-Institutional Research Project to Study Light-Driven Materials
Kent State University continues to march in the vanguard of technological advancement.
Collaborative Kent State Team Receives $1.5 Million Grant to Develop and Implement Drug Prevention Infrastructure in Three Ohio Counties
Kent State University’s College of Public Health is teaming up with the Department of Computer Science to develop and implement drug prevention infrastructure in Portage, Geauga and Lake counties.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Kent State to Hold Inauguration Ceremony for Todd Diacon, University’s 13th President
Community members are invited to attend the inauguration of Todd Diacon as Kent State University’s 13th president at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. The ceremony will be held in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center on the Kent Campus.
Flashfleet Debuts New Bike-Share Program
Kent State University’s newest Flashfleet is changing the landscape of using a bike-share program on campus. Flashfleet is available to students, faculty, staff and surrounding community members.
Kent State Magazine: Partners in Nursing Practice
Kent State University’s College of Nursing is partnering with the School of Theatre and Dance to stage challenging scenarios related to death, mental health crises and more to help student nurses learn how to handle some of the most difficult patient situations they may encounter on the job.
Kent State Holds Inauguration Ceremony for Todd Diacon, University’s 13th President
“Our challenges are many, our resources are great and our commitment is real.” Kent State University President Todd Diacon drove home the focus of his inaugural address with passion, purpose and a direct call to action for the university community.
‘Absolute Thrill!’ Kent State PR Graduate in the Middle of Washington Nationals Historic Run to World Series
As the champagne flowed Oct. 15 in the clubhouse of the National League Champion Washington Nationals, there was a Kent State University connection in the middle of the frenzy that capped the team’s first trip to the World Series.
College Students to Compete in SkyHack Design Challenge at Kent State
Kent State University’s aviation design challenge, SkyHack, will take place Nov. 1-3. The event draws college students from around the nation, attracting 120 students from 14 universities in four states in its 2017 inaugural debut. Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering will serve as home base for this year’s event, which will span across other Kent Campus buildings.
CPM Faculty Take Third Place in National Poster Competition
Every summer, members of Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) faculty, staff and the student body pack up and head to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting.
Podcasts Debate History, Impact of May 4, 1970 Shootings
In an era that has seen the number of podcasts grow exponentially, the debate over May 4 is well-suited for those who wish to share their views and memories, often uninterrupted via a longer format than traditional storytelling.
Comeback Champ
Antwan Dixon beat a rare disease. Now he does the heavy lifting for others in need.