Alumnus Combines Two Passions in Life: Architecture and Putting Others First

By Haley Keding

Presidential Perspectives

Enduring Community

The strength of this university community transcends any program,

International Alumni Spotlight: Hadassah Hall, M.A. '15

Home Country: The Bahamas 

Alumna Paints Outdoors Every Day for One Year

Kent State Alumna Makes it to the Showcase Showdown on the Price is Right

Kent State Alumna Discovers Passion Later in Life: Designing Jewelry for the Stars

If you watched last year’s Emmy Awards or looked inside the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History’s Gems and Minerals exhibit, chances ar

Alice Ripley, ’86, who Never “Dreamed Too Big,” Wins Tony

At the 2009 Tony Awards, Alice Ripley said in her acceptance speech for Best Leading Actress in a Musical that musical theatre “needs con

John Van Alstine sculpts his way to the Beijing Olympics

Evaluating Kent State University’s Learning Management System: RFP Search

For nearly a decade, Blackboard Learn has served as the university’s Learning Management System (LMS), enabling faculty and students to s

GIRLS4STEAM 2nd ANNUAL DESIGN-INNOVATION CHALLENGE INSPIRES YOUNG WOMEN TO USE TECHNOLOGY CREATIVELY

On November 30, the Kent State University Library hosted the Girls4Steam hackathon-style event, which brought

Design Innovation for the 21st Century

Kent State is bringing tog

Kent State Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service

Kent State University Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary – or the 35 dog-year anniversary – of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and herhandler, Officer Anne Spahr.

Coco was the first police dog at Kent State. She is now one of two police dogs at the university.

Professor Jaroniec receives doctor honoris causa from Poznan University of Technology

On November 29, 2018 Mietek Jaroniec, professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Kent State University received d

Here’s the Daily Double: Who Is the Kent State Alumna Featured on America’s Favorite Quiz Show?

Who is Carrie Blazina?

Lunch & Learn: Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle

What does it mean to be healthy? Join us on Thurs., Jan. 24 from noon - 1 p.m.

28-Day Challenge: Build a Balanced Breakfast

This 28-day program is designed to help you start every day with a nutritious breakfast. While bre

Students Use Real-Life Immigrant Experiences to Win International Competition

A team of Kent State students took first place in the seventh annual Mission: Life international competition on November 12, which took place at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.

Kent State Holds Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 14 and 15

The Kent State University alumni family grew by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university held its Fall Commencement ceremonies. For the Kent Campus, Commencement ceremonies took place Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).

Legacy Scholarship Open to Alumni Family Members

Presidential Search Committee Chair Shawn M. Riley's Letter to the Kent State University Community

As chair of the Presidential Search Committee, it is my pleasure to provide you with this initial update on the committee’s progress in launching a comprehensive national search for Kent State’s 13th president, as authorized last week by the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Both the Board and the committee are committed to pursuing a search that yields the very best outcome – an accomplished, visionary and inspirational president to lead Kent State to its brightest future and who will be the right leader at the right time.

Students to De-Stress With Dogs During Finals Week

Kent State University Libraries will host its sixth-annual fall semester Stress-Free Zone on Monday, Dec.

Kent State Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service

Kent State University Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary – or the 35 dog-year anniversary – of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and her handler, Officer Anne Spahr.

Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving

John and Fonda Elliot, donors of the largest gift in Kent State University history, reflect on their transformational experiences at Kent State and offer advice to current students. 

Student Entrepreneur Perseveres

Transfer student Gregory Joyce II is a great example of the wide variety of clients served by

Kent State Holds Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 14 and 15

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university holds its Fall Commencement ceremonies.

Kent State Board of Trustees Announces Plans for National Presidential Search

The Kent State University Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13t

Assistant Professor and Applied Climatologist Cameron Lee Interviewed by WKSU

More Extremes In A Changing Climate: An Interview With Cameron Lee Ph.D.

Cameron Lee, Ph.D., discusses with local NPR stat

Kent State Fashion Student Creates Dress Masterpiece from Netflix Envelopes

A Kent State University fashion student used her passion for design to turn an Akron woman’s collection of 1,500 Netflix envelopes into a dress masterpiece.

Kent State's EXCEL Learning Community Supports Student After Devastating Loss

Like most students, Mackenzie Bailey faced the typical challenges during the start of her academic career, including choosing a major and getting good grades. But that all paled in comparison to the devastating news she received her freshman year: her father had terminal cancer.

“When I was home for winter break, he ended up passing away,” Ms. Bailey said.

Preferred Name for Faculty and Staff Now Available

Thanks to a collaborative effort between Spectrum; the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; the Division of Human Resources; and

Salem Campus Junior Wins Kent State's SURE Research Competition

Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at Kent State University at Salem, took first place honors at Kent State's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition.

The Brain Comes Alive on Kent State’s Campus

Can I loft my bed? Is there a dining hall near my residence hall? Where am I able to park on campus? To answer these questions, students can ask The Brain on campus.

Kent State’s Giving Tuesday 2018 Attains Record-Breaking Success

Kent State University’s Giving Tuesday 2018 broke the million-dollar mark for the second year in a row.

Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award

Eriko Tanaka, Japanese program coordinator and College of Arts and Sciences lecturer, received a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.

Kent State Nursing Student Recognized With the Congressional Award Silver Medal

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan presented Kent State nursing major Austin Croft with the Congressional Award Silver Medal on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Mr. Croft, of Akron, Ohio, was recognized at a ceremony that took place at the College of Nursing where he was praised for his dedication to improving himself and his community.

Kent State Professor Sheds Light on Understanding Fake News

Mark Whitmore Ph.D., an assistant professor of management and information systems at Kent State University's College of Business Administration, shared his expertise on how the public comprehends fake news in today’s society with the investment research firm Morningstar.