Kent State’s Dynamic Film Duo

Dana White and Chris Knoblock are Kent State’s film dynamic duo.

Jillian Sokso to join Kent State as Director of the School of Art

After a national search, the School of Art is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jillian Sokso as its new director. Sokso comes to us from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon, where she served as the director of the School of Communication and Design and professor of art and design.

Maria Zaldivar

Familiar Face

Maria Zaldivar

Professor
Modern and Classical Language Studies
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

January 2007

Joseph Walker

Familiar Face

Joseph Walker

Carpenter II
Carpenter Shop
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

February 2007

STEM Students Abroad: The Benefits of the Challenges

No matter the field of study, if students have a knack for adventure and travel, Kent State will see to their study abroad endeavors.

Students Create Digital Collection of Stories About Refugee Resettlement in Akron

Last summer, as the Taliban took over Afghanistan, many Afghans fled the country.

William B. Risman Family Receives Prestigious University Medallion During Kent State’s Spring Commencement Ceremony

Most people who have spent time on Kent State University’s campus in Kent, Ohio, recognize the name Risman. It is connected to the popular Risman Plaza and Risman Drive, but they may not realize that for the Risman family, educating and supporting students has been a family affair for almost 40 years.

TEFL Student Gains Experience in Murcia, Spain

G Clingman is a third-year Kent State Student double majoring in English and Spanish while also working toward their Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate. Though they have been studying at KSU’s main campus for the last two years, G is swapping Acorn Alley and the Esplanade for the historical streets of Murcia, Spain.

Architecture Student Transitions to Life Studying Abroad in Florence, Italy

Emily Hovest is a third-year student studying architecture at Kent State’s Florence Center for the Spring semester. It was always her desired destination, especially since the KSU architecture program encourages students to study abroad their junior year.

Porthouse Theatre presents its 2022 Season beginning June 16

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blosso

ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, May 25

The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Wednesday, May 25, at 1:30 p.m.

J. Leigh Garcia Receives New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award