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From Kent State to an International Ocean Drilling Expedition: Ph.D. Student Studies Volcanically-Derived Nutrients

What started with an interaction on X (formally Twitter) soon led to an opportunity of a lifetime—a chance to conduct oceanographic resea

IN A FLASH: E-Cycle Days 2024

Flashes Recycle Electronics at the annual Electronics Drive, open to the

 community, each Wednesday in March. 

Kent State University Awarded $1.2 Million For Choose Ohio First Scholarships

 The Ohio Department of Education recently awarded Kent State University $1.2 million to support Choose Ohio First scholarships. This funding will support learners pursuing associate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and expand options for students seeking two-year degrees at the University's Regional Campuses and its College of Applied and Technical Studies.

Kent State University Nursing Alumna Leads Research Team In Creation Of R.Á.P.I.D.O.

Under the direction of Kent State University College of Nursing alumna Jennifer (Sanner) Beauchamp, Ph.D., BSN ’96, RN, associate professor at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston, R.Á.P.I.D.O., a groundbreaking and culturally relevant acronym was created to boost stroke awareness among Spanish-speaking Hispanic/Latino communities in the United States.

Three College of Nursing Faculty Honored with Kent State Platinum Teaching Recognition Award

Kent State University College of Nursing is pleased to announce that three Kent State College of Nursing faculty members, Tracy D

Dialogue and Difference: Freedom of Expression Takes Center Stage

Understanding academic freedom and freedom of expression were the topics of Tuesday’s “Dialogue and Difference” session, part of a series designed to engage the Kent State University community in discussions that will advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.

Mental Health Issues Are Not a ‘Personality Flaw or Weakness’

Conversations about mental health help students, faculty and staff bypass barriers to mental health.

Amy Petrinec Named College of Nursing Interim Associate Dean, Research

Kent State University College of Nursing is pleased to announce that Amy Petrinec, Ph.D., RN, assumed the role of Interi

Kent State DNP Student Uses Evidence-Based Practice to Update Summa Health’s Nurse Residency Program

Michelle Michel, MSN ‘99, APRN-CNP, ANP-BC, CVNP-BC, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student at Kent State University C

IN A FLASH: Meeting Abolitionist John Brown

A group of international students from Kent State experienced living history on a field trip with the university's English as a Second Language Program. 

Kent State University Nursing Alumna Leads Research Team in Creation of R.Á.P.I.D.O., a New Spanish Acronym for Stroke Adopted by The American Stroke Association

Postdoctoral Scholar Receives Green Roofs For Healthy Cities Dissertation Award

The work of a Kent State University Biological Sciences doctoral graduate recently received recognition from green roof experts from across North America who are looking to address contemporary environmental challenges, especially in urban environments.

New Year, New Lab, New Dad

The 2023-24 academic year has been a life-changing one for Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., an assistant professor of computer science in the College of Arts and Sciences, who embarked on his first faculty position at Kent State last semester.

No Ifs, Ands or Nuts

Kent State University Culinary Services is proud to present DI Dining as a certified nut-free facility. 

Kent State is Now an Adobe Creative Campus

The Division of Information Technology has finalized a deal with Adobe that will give Kent State University the Adobe Creative Campus designation. In addition to discounts on Adobe services, students and faculty will now have access to top-tier support and resources.

IN A FLASH: Red Moon Rising

A Kent State staffer captured spectacular views of a red moon over the Kent State University Airport.

Scholars At Risk Speaker Series: Renowned Pakistani Journalist And Human Rights Advocate Marvi Sirmed To Speak At Kent State Campus

Kent State University will welcome its third of three “alumni” from the Scholars at Risk Network to speak at the university and regional events over the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholars at Risk (SAR) is an organization that provides sanctuary and assistance to threatened scholars worldwide.

A Donation That CARES: Partnership with Choola and Culinary Services Assists Students

A partnership between University Culinary Services at Kent State University and Choolaah Indian BBQ created an impactful contribution to the CARES Center.

The Power of Music to Unlock Joy

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, attendees gathered to explore the role of music in Black culture and its ability to provoke happiness at the “Empowerment Through the Arts: Black Joy Unlocked” event to create a safe, welcoming community among diverse students at Kent State University.

Fighting Post-COVID Social Anxiety through ProjectConnect

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety and depression levels have been on the rise. The Healthy Minds Study for 2021-22 found that 44% of students reported symptoms of depression and 37% reported anxiety disorders. That is where ProjectConnect comes in.

IN A FLASH: High School Brass

Local high school student musicians came to Kent State to rehearse and perform with the Flasher Brass Pep Band.

Women’s History Month Shines Spotlight on Overlooked Contributions

Kent State's 2024 Women’s History Month focuses on "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion," and recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination from our lives and institutions. 

Scholars at Risk Speaker Series: Renowned Pakistani Journalist and Human Rights Advocate Marvi Sirmed to Speak at Kent State Campus

Kent State University will welcome its third of three “alumni” from the Scholars at Risk Network to speak at the university and regional

Verse That Gives Voice: Wick Poetry Center to Celebrate 40 Years

Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center marks its 40th anniversary this year with three days of poetry events and a gala planned for September to celebrate the program that has provided a platform for creative voices across the globe.

‘Awesome’ Is as Equally Beautiful as Terrifying

Jon Jivan, senior coordinator of videography, shares his family's 2017 eclipse experience in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Fear Factor: Kent State Nursing Professor’s Research Explores Nursing Student Fears Through AI-Generated Images

Kent State University’s College of Nursing Assistant Professor Janet Reed, Ph.D., wanted to know how nursing students’ biggest fears about going into the nursing profession would translate into AI-generated art. The resulting images that portray a physical representation of the students’ worries about their future profession are prompting discussions.

Flash Friday: Sally Maltempi

Sally Maltempi, a senior chemistry major with a focus in biochemistry and a music minor at Kent State University from Rootstown, Ohio, tests foodborne diseases by day and sings opera at night.  

IN A FLASH: Blue and Gold to Beat the Cold!

A Kent State staffer's kindness helped international students who were far from their much warmer home weather an Ohio winter. 

Will a Higher Cigarette Tax Snuff Out Smoking in Ohio?

Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Economics within the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, weighs in on whether a higher cigarette tax could help lower high smoking rates in Ohio.

High Schoolers Will Learn About Freedom and Citizenship Through Kent State’s New Teagle Foundation Program

A pilot program in 2023 led to a $250,000 implementation grant from the Teagle Foundation for Kent State to establish Liberation Learners, a program that will enable promising underserved high school seniors in Northeast Ohio to increase their college preparedness, civic engagement and a sense of belonging

Personalized Employee Wellness in the Spotlight

Kent State's Employee Wellness program has been working to provide physical, mental and emotional support to faculty and staff for years. And it’s definitely being recognized. 

Learning How to Learn: From Regional Undergrad to Master’s Degree Candidate

 A first-generation student who began his education journey at the Twinsburg Academic Center now has his sites set on medical school.

College Credit Plus (CCP) Communications In A Flash

The College Credit Plus (CCP) program allows middle school and high school students to take college courses for credit even before they graduate from high school. The state of Ohio requires that all students' schedules and educational updates are sent out to all participants, including the student's parents, by certain dates. Kristin Bechter, the Associate Director of College Credit Plus, was responsible for this communication. But it turns out this was a lot harder than it sounds.

2024 B.F.A. CRITIQUES and SINGLE SUBMISSION JURYING

The Fashion School’s senior Bachelor of Fine Art design students will participate in the annual Critique and Jurying on March 12-13, 2024.

IN A FLASH: Victoria Talks

Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."

Your Vote And Your Voice Matter

In the beginning of 2023, Kent State University was designated a Voter Friendly Campus for 2023-24 by Campus Vote Project and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. The university became one of 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia to be recognized by the implemented practices that encourage students to register and vote in the 2022 elections and the coming years.