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NSF Award Funds Sensor Research at Kent State’s New Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

Thanks to a rare Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Kent State University researchers in the new Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute will be able to work with partners at Merck Performance Materials to advance life-saving sensory technology.

Kent State Magazine: Empowered by Education

Pacifique Niyonzima lost most of his family during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Now he is earning a graduate degree in higher education administration at Kent State so he can give back to his native country.

Sociology Professor Creates Expressive Program for Inmates

Christopher Dum, Ph.D., created the ID13 Prison Literacy Project to give men in Lake Erie Correctional Institution in Conneaut, Ohio, a positive outlet while serving their sentence, hoping it help inmates to see themselves as writers rather than convicts.

Kent State Entrepreneurship Professor Receives Outstanding Teaching Award

With a passion for entrepreneurial endeavors and a knack for inspiring, Mary Heidler, College of Business Administration lecturer, brings a fresh and enthusiastic approach into the classroom, earning her a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.

Memorials Expert Chris Post Discusses 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970

Growing up, Chris Post watched as his mom juggled her collegiate studies and motherhood, balancing everyday life with dreams of earning her Ph.D. And while field excursions with his biologist mom are a memory of his childhood, the impact of place is something this cultural and historical geographer seeks to define today.

Advanced Materials Liquid Crystal Institute to Host Applied Mathematics Symposium on Feb. 9-10

World-renowned applied mathematicians and materials researchers will gather this Saturday and Sunday at Kent State University to&nbs

Brother's Childhood Cancer Inspires Nursing Student's Career Choice

Junior nursing major Adam Roman got his first taste of Cleveland’s University Hospitals when he was a young child, and today, Mr. Roman is one of the first cohorts of nursing students who will be eligible to apply to become part of the new UH Scholars Program, a collaboration of Kent State and University Hospitals.

Shred-Mania and E-Cycle Drive 2019

For the tenth consecutive year Kent State will compete in RecycleMania, a friendly competition and benchmark

Students from Three Kent State Campuses Participate in the Global Game Jam Held at Kent State Tuscarawas

Nearly 40 students from Kent State University's Tuscarawas, Stark and Kent campuses recently participated in Kent State’s first site for the Global Game Jam (GGJ), a worldwide game-making event where creators gather at 800-plus sites around the world over a weekend to make games based on a single theme over a 48-hour period.

CCI Professor Says Ads Expected the Super Bowl To Be a Man’s Game

Danielle Coombs, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, says Super Bowl ads still target men despite the fact that nearly half of the modern NFL audience identifies as women.

Pan-African Studies Chair to Speak at Black History Month Symposium at York University

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Neil Cooper Named Inaugural Director of Kent State’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies

Kent State University has chosen an international expert to lead the university’s new School of Peace and Conflict Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences, known for its study of nonviolent conflict management. 

Student Recognized for Going Above and Beyond During an Employee’s Medical Emergency

Quick-thinking, experience and a kind heart describe freshman exploratory major Dylan Elson who took immediate action to help an employee during an apparent medical emergency. He was honored in a surprise ceremony by the Division of Student Affairs and awarded a plaque by Shay Little, Ph.D., vice president of student affairs.

We Are the Division of Information Technology!

The Division of Information Services (IS) is now the Division of Information Technology (DoIT).

GIRLS4STEAM 2nd Annual Design Innovation Challenge Inspires Young Women to Use Technology Creatively

Staff and departments from across the university helped to put the event together, including Annette Kratcoski, director of the College of Education, Health and Human Services’ Research Center for Educational Technology; LaunchNET and the University Library Multimedia Services.

Counterterrorism Class Collaborates With Local Law Enforcement Organizations

Students are getting real-world experiences in classes across campus as they work with local organizations. For Communication Studies’ Counterterrorism and Communication class, the lessons are getting real very quickly. Students last semester worked with the Cleveland Police Department and the Northeast Ohio Regional Fusion Center, a task force that curates and disseminates threat-related information across federal, state, local and private-sector entities.

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Kent Geauga and International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute partner to form pathway to associate degrees for culinary students

Students taking classes at the International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute (ICASI) in Chesterland have a open pathway to a Kent State University associate degree thanks to a new partnership between the cooking school and Kent State Geauga.

Alumni Spotlight - Clint Hess ’16

As a recent engineering graduate of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE), Clint Hess’16, has already earned the role of a Foundry Manager with Adalet Enclosure Systems.

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Learn more about scholarship opportunities for returning Communication Studies majors in the School of Communication Studies!

University Hospitals, Kent State Address Nursing Shortage in Northeast Ohio Through New Nursing Education Program

University Hospitals and Kent State University are joining forces to address the ongoing nursing shortage in Northeast Ohio through a new nursing education initiative that will increase the number of baccalaureate-degreed nurses who enter the workforce each year.

Kent State Ashtabula Wines Releases New Ice Wine

Record low temperatures aren’t the only thing that has come to the region, as Kent State Ashtabula Wines is releasing its new wine, 17° (Seventeen Degrees), through its partnership with Laurello Vineyards. The new wine, an ice wine, joins the award-winning vintages in the label’s lineup.

Electrifying Edelman: Kent State Alumnus Named Super Bowl MVP

Julian Edelman capped off Super Bowl LIII with a victory for the New England Patriots and claimed the highest honor awarded to a player during the championship game of the National Football League (NFL).

A Trip Down Memory Lane – History of the Robin Hood

The President’s Award of Distinction is Here

The President's Award of Distinction recognizes and rewards staff members who have demo

Students Gain Real Experience Helping to Create Latest Kent State Commercial

Three Kent State University students gained valuable video production experience by working on a new television commercial produced by the university as part of the new spring campaign.

Porthouse Theatre's 2018 Season Recognized by Annual Critics' Awards

Porthouse Theatre is thrilled to be the recipient of multiple honors for achievements during the 2018 Season.

Professor Fueled by Student Inspiration Wins Distinguished Teaching Award

He’s Back! Kent State Alumnus Julian Edelman to Start in Super Bowl LIII

Julian Edelman, the New England Patriots wide receiver and former Kent State University star, is making his fourth trip to the NFL title game when the Patriots face the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII.

Senior Journalism Major Meets Chinese Media, Government Leaders on International Reporting Trip

Kent State University School of Journalism and Mass Communication senior Christiana Ford was one of five students nationwide selected to participate in the National Association of Black Journalists’ (NABJ) all-expenses paid reporting trip to China in November 2018.

Forbes Ranks Kent State Nation’s Top University for Diversity Employment

Kent State University has the distinction of ranking among the top five companies nationwide in Forbes recent list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2019.

From Kent State to Beyoncé: Alumna Jade Novah Shares Her Journey Into Entertainment

Kent State University alumna Jade Novah, appeared in a 24-minute interview with YouTuber Terrell. Ms. Novah told Terrell about her time at Kent State before getting into the entertainment industry and eventually becoming a backup singer for Beyoncé.

Lunch & Learn: How Social Media Impacts Relationships

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Kent State Magazine: Beyond Business as Usual

Kent State University’s College of Business Administration—one of Ohio’s largest and fastest-growing business schools—offers unique, innovative programs that have heightened its national and international reputation. 

Campus Kitchen Keeps on Cooking

The Campus Kitchen at Kent State University is celebrating eight years of making an impact across campus and in the Kent community, annually turning 60,000 pounds of leftover food into 18,000 meals.

Kent State Receives Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant

The College of Public Health has received a $306,000 federal grant to be used for suicide prevention and to address other student mental health needs. The Grant will help to fund the project, More Aware, a collaboration among Student Affairs, University Health Services, Student Support Services, and other divisions across the university.