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Alumni Spotlight - Dan Alexander
In his professional career as a glassblower, Kent State University alumnus Dan Alexander has done a lot in the decade since graduating with a B.F.A. in Craft in 2010.

Kent State to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on May 9
The Kent State University alumni family will grow by nearly 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement.

Lamar R. Hylton Named Kent State’s Vice President for Student Affairs, Amoaba Gooden Appointed Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Kent State University President Todd Diacon announced Thursday that Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as vice president for student affairs, effective May 1, 2020. In addition, Diacon has appointed Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., as the interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective June 1, 2020.


Revised Look at Ancient Glaciers Predicts Faster Melting Rate in Antarctica
Joseph D. Ortiz, Ph.D., professor and assistant chair in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Geology at Kent State University, recently authored a “News and Views” article in Nature Geoscience that discusses research carried out by another research team that reassessed the melt history and timing of the collapse of the Eurasian Ice Sheet Complex during the Last Deglaciation.

What is it like to be on the Social Team? Our student assistants share their experiences
As this semester officially comes to a close, Kent State’s social media student employees have taken the time to provide some i

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Measures to Ensure University’s Financial Future
The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved three important budgetary measures to counter expected revenue reductions due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during a special Board meeting held May 6.

Kent State Proves Importance of Teaching ASL During Emergencies
During Governor Mike DeWine’s daily press conferences on coronavirus updates to the state of Ohio, he’s usually shown with Marla Berkowits, an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. ASL has become a very prominent topic throughout the world during this trying time, and Kent State is doing its part in upholding the responsibilities to the Deaf community. Rachel Walter, an academic advisor at Kent State, said the interpreter at the press conferences shows Ohio’s inclusivity.

'100 Years of Aviation' Airport Centennial Celebration Art Contest
A century ago in 1920, The Ohio Flying School and Transport Company officially incorporated and opened Stow Field, now known as Kent State University Airport, Andrew Paton Field. To celebrate its centennial and recognize it as the oldest continuously operating airport in Ohio, Dave Poluga, airport manager, has launched the Aviation Art Contest “100 Years of Aviation.”

JOSEPH NEFF, ESQ.
"I am creating this scholarship to continue the legacy of my father’s diligent work helping empower those facing hardship with disabilities.”

KATHLEEN RYDAR
“It always felt that Kent State and the English Department faculty ‘gave me my shoes,’ and so I feel strongly about giving back to help future generations succeed.”

KAREN NICHOLSON
“The success I have had has been a result of my classes in Sociology and Psychology at Kent State."
ADVISORY: Special Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, May 6
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 12 p.m. Wednesday, May 6.