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Student Spotlight: Sarah Hayden

Meet Sarah Hayden!

“When I began the college search process as a transfer student, I knew I did not want to go into a big city to get a degree in fashion. I wanted to have a great college experience however, I still wanted to get a degree from a world-renowned program,” said Sarah. Kent State was the right fit for Sarah’s goals. The School of Fashion requires students to study abroad, obtain internships and select a minor. These requirements give students the tools to succeed in their field. 

The Sky(line)'s The Limit: Anne Johnson's Journey to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur

From humble beginnings, in her sophomore year Stopher-Johnson dorm room and just one sewing machine, to becoming a retailer wit

Rachel LoMonaco-Benzing, Ph.D., Announced as 2024 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award Recipient

Rachel LoMonaco-Benzing’s journey to becoming an inspiring and impactful professor was anything but typical.

Increasing Belonging for Graduate Students

A new program will foster a stronger sense of belonging to address research that demonstrates that graduate students are less likely to feel a sense of identity attached to their graduate school than those connections to undergraduate school experiences.

Alumni Support Global Education Experiences

Kent State has received two $1 million donations in support of Global Education experiences for students. These gifts will make education-abroad experiences available to more students through the Global Education Endowment fund that was created in 2022.

Help us Celebrate Kent State’s 114th Birthday

Kent State is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for Kent State scholarships and programs.

Kent State Brings Fashion Photographer Pauline St. Denis to Campus

The Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series at Kent State University presented a free, public lecture, “Synergy with Fashion and Lifestyle

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!

While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus Kent State lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13. 

Kent State Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism

Since childhood Kent State alum Jessica Clonch has wanted to combine her love of the outdoors with her career. Now, to her delight, she’s living the dream.

‘This is Going to be My Crunch Time Right Now’

A soon-to-be Kent State graduate has had a busy semester preparing for the School of Fashion's Annual Fashion Show and job hunting after graduation.

Aeronautics and Engineering Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award

Hossein Mirinejad, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University was recently awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER award for his innovative research, “CAREER: Towards Safe and Interpretable Autonomy in Healthcare.”

IN A FLASH: Taking to the Skies

Last year, the The Kent State Flight Team brought home an impressive collection of competition trophies and the pilots are is ready to take flight to bring in even more wins this year.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards Additional $300,000 to Kent State’s Spirit of Motherhood Program to Combat Infant Mortality and Prevent Preterm Births

Kent State University’s Angela Neal-Barnett has been working diligently to build up the Spirit of Motherhood program with the goal of reducing trauma and stress symptoms experienced by its pregnant Black mother participants. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation recently awarded the program another $300,000 to continue its work over the next three years.

Forging a Connection Between May 4, 1970, and May 18, 1980

A year ago, Yeonmin Kim, Ph.D., ’13, a literature professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, was concluding his time as a visiting professor at Kent State University with one goal in mind: Create an exchange program between the two schools based on their historic campus tragedies.

Flash Friday: Penelope Cervantes

‘What Were You Wearing?’ More Than Just Clothes

The powerful “What Were You Wearing?” art installation in the Center for Visual Arts is more than just clothes.

President Diacon Talks About the Capital Budget and Kent State’s Core Values

"Talking with Todd" focuses on the state capital budget and Kent State's core values.

Maybe Kent State’s Born with it ...

With a line wrapped around Risman Plaza, students from all over Kent State University’s campus joined the Maybelline Tour Bus and student ambassadors on Thursday, April 4, and Friday, April 5 to experience the New York City makeup brand’s tried and true products.  

IN A FLASH: Replicating Ancient Artifacts with Modern Tech

Students in Kent State's School of Art had the opportunity to use modern methods to recreate an ancient Chinese wine vessel. 

What's the Big Idea? Deric Kenne and Ruoming Jin

Come along with Kent State University President Todd Diacon as he talks to Deric Kenne, Ph.D., from the College of Public Health, and Ruoming Jin, Ph.D., from the Department of Computer Science, about their research in the newest “What’s the Big Idea?” video. 

Kent State Experiences Day of Activism

Kent State University students exercised their freedom of speech rights on Tuesday, April 16, with opposing speakers appearing on campus the same day.

3x Published and Ph.D. bound

I’m Anna Anello, I’m a double major in neuroscience and

Kent State Aeronautics Alum Teaches in the Classroom and Hires at his Companies

Nicholas Belluardo is a part-time faculty member at Kent State and the co-owner of four aviation businesses.

Bettering Communities One Initiative at a Time

The University Research Council recently selected winners of the Bettering Communities Pilot Grants, a prestigious award aimed at fostering initiatives that advance research while benefiting local communities.  

IN A FLASH: All Fired Up - For Sustainability

The annual prairie burn on the university property near the Recreation and Wellness Center renews healthy plant growth and saves Kent State money in maintenance costs.

Grant Supports Black Mothers and Children

Kent State has received a grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation for the Spirit of Motherhood Program, an innovative program with a goal of reducing trauma and stress symptoms experienced by its pregnant Black mother participants.

Rights, Free Speech and Protest at Kent State

Kent State University’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies and School of Communication Studies has organized a panel discussion to talk about free speech and protest on campus to educate students about their rights and responsibilities.

IN A FLASH: Cemetery Calling

Cemetery Calling, the newest play by Kent State alumni and staffer Eric Mansfield premiered in Cleveland earlier this year. Another of Mansfield's plays, Trial by Fire, will be performed on campus in Fall 2024. 

Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn

The protected prairie surrounding Kent State University’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Monday, April 15, between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon, to allow for new growth during the summer season.

Making the Local Justice System Easier to Access

Summit County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kani H. Hightower is on a mission to make the justice system in Summit County, Ohio, more accessible for underprivileged and underrepresented citizens. Whether it’s related to transportation challenges or helping them sort through the red tape of documentation, Hightower, a Kent State University graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.

Kent State School of Fashion To Induct Fashion Designer Dame Zandra Rhodes Into Hall of Fame

The School of Fashion at Kent State University is pleased to announce British designer Dame Zandra Rhodes as the 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee.

Freda Robinson: The Definition Of A Lifelong Learner

Freda Robinson is proof that a college degree is worth the journey – at any age and for as long as it takes.

Mechanics Plus Electronics Equals Growing Mechatronics Major

The Aeronautics and Engineering Building is home to many classes and majors, including two categories of accredited mechatronics majors, Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Mechatronics Engineering and some dynamic related student groups.

IN A FLASH: Racing to Zero Waste

Kent State's DI Hub is participating in the Campus Race to Zero Waste One-Building Challenge, a friendly competition between universities with the goal of finding all the ways to reduce the amount of non-diverted trash in a specific university facility. 

Healthy Communities Research Institute Tackles Today's Pressing Issues

The Healthy Communities Research Institute conducts interdisciplinary basic and applied research that will lead to the discovery of practices that “enable people to thrive free of preventable diseases and injury.”

EMERGING SCIENTISTS EXPLORE THEIR PASSIONS

Young scientists from three counties took part in the 2024 Ohio District 13 Science Day competition hosted by Kent State University at Tu