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Kent State and University Hospitals Awarded $4 Million Grant to Develop an LPN-to-BSN Pathway, Further Nursing Education and Careers
Faculty researchers from Kent State University’s College of Nursing recently received nearly $4 million in grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop an LPN-to-BSN pathway called the LPN Education Advancement Program (LEAP). The program will provide licensed practical nurses at University Hospitals the opportunity to increase their skill set by removing barriers that may have prevented them from furthering their education.
VIDEO: Strong Storm Causes Damage on Kent Campus
Videos show Thursday's storm and the damage it caused to the May 4 Memorial.
The Kent State University Alumni Association Announces New Members For Its National Board of Directors
The following new members have been appointed to the Kent State Alumni Association National Board of Directors for a three-year term, which began July 1: Jeff Guritza, of Brecksville, Ohio, is the vice president of marketing at SOPREMA USA. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Kent State in 1994.
IN A FLASH: When the Bough Breaks
Strong storms caused damage across the Kent Campus on Thursday night.
Summer Study Abroad: Exploring Racial Histories of the United States and South Africa
Racial discrimination and segregation have left indelible marks on the histories of both the United States and South Africa.
Weathering the Storm: Crews Clean Up Storm Damage on Campus
Crews are working diligently around the Kent Campus to clean up debris left by a severe thunderstorm that hit Kent State last night.
Strong Overnight Storm Damages May 4 Memorial
Strong winds from an overnight storm brought tree limbs down across Kent State University's Kent Campus, including several large branches that struck and damaged the Kent State Memorial.
Barbie, Patriarchy and My Pink Hijab
Lydia Rose, Ph.D., director of Public Relations for the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent and an associate professor of sociology at Kent State University, shares her perspectives on the resurgence of Barbie’s influence on our culture today.
IN A FLASH: Kicking Off Late Night at the Library
The University Library held a "Late Night at the Library" event to welcome students and introduce new students to library resources.
Todd Moves It
Watch President Diacon test students moving in about their Kent State knowledge and ask for some advice for first-year students and their parents.
Walking With Purpose
Designed by the Creative Team in Kent State University’s Division of University Communications and Marketing, new building wraps seen across campus are bright and dynamic daily reminders of the university’s core values: Kindness, Respect and Purpose in All We do. Positive Change. Inquiry & Discovery. Freedom of Expression.
Need a job? Head to the Student Employment Fair
Kent State University’s Office of Career Exploration and Development is sponsoring a Student Employment Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday for students looking for a job on the Kent Campus.
IN A FLASH: Welcome Back, Architects!
Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design had an all-college welcome for new and returning students on Wednesday.
Would You Be Ready in an Emergency? Quick Actions Can Save a Life
Kent State University Registrar Chris Dorsten and Assistant Registrar Adrianne Woods saved the life of a person who suffered cardiac arrest in Schwartz Hall over the summer.
IN A FLASH: Underscoring the "K"
President Diacon added his support as the Class of 2027 formed the "K" on Centennial Field.
New 'Flashes First Thursday' welcomes students to explore our vibrant college town
The first "Flashes First Thursday" welcomes students to experience the shopping, dining, music and more that make downtown Kent a fun place to visit.
Students to Continue Coverage of East Palestine Train Derailment With Support of Grant
Kent State student journalists will continue to report on the aftermath of the Feb. 3 East Palestine train derailment disaster, with support from a grant from Grist and the Center for Rural Strategies. The organizations recently awarded $100,000 to newsrooms and freelance journalists around the country to carry out rural reporting projects, and Kent State’s Collaborative NewsLab was one of 15 recipients.
If Pokémon, Anime or LARP are Your Passions, Kent State has a Club for You
Kent State has unique clubs and organizations that just may have your name written all over them.
ADVISORY: Special Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, Aug. 24
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at noon on Thursday, Aug.
New Classrooms and Facilities Welcome Future Pilots, Engineers and Others
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is growing and its building's new, state-of-the-art expansion is welcoming students for Fall Semester classes.
Studying the Students: New Research Project Hopes to Follow 10,000 Golden Flashes
Kent State researchers are looking for 10,000 students to participate in an ambitious Student Life Study launching this semester.
IN A FLASH: Back to Class
Classes for Fall Semester 2023 at Kent State began on Monday.
School of Media and Journalism Welcomes Two New Faculty Members
As a new academic year begins, the School of Media and Journalism is pleased to welcome two new faculty members. Meet Peter Bobkowski and Andrea Lorenz! Bobkowski joins the faculty as the new Knight Chair in Scholastic Journalism and Professor. He is an expert on scholastic journalism and most recently was professor at the University of Kansas. He will be teaching Media, Power and Culture during Fall 2023. Lorenz joins as Assistant Professor. She researches interactions between media and democracy.
A Week of Welcoming and Celebration
Students are back! Many events were held during KSU Kickoff 2023 to begin the fall semester. Let's break down the week’s fun.
Fall 2023 Art Without Limits
Art Without Limits was held on October 11, 2023.
The day-long event focused on arts entrepreneurship and 
Award-Winning Photojournalist and Kent State Alum Captures Stunning Losses in Maui Wildfires
Kent State University graduate and award-winning photojournalist Matthew Thayer has spent the past 43 years in Hawaii, working as a photojournalist for The Maui News newspaper. When Thayer was sent out to cover horse evacuations from the upcountry fires on Maui on Aug. 8, he never expected he would end up covering one of the worst natural disasters in Hawaii’s history.
IN A FLASH: The Summer Class of 2023
Kent State's Summer Commencement ceremonies took place on Manchester Field last Saturday.
Kent State Expands Partnership with Akron Public Schools
Kent State University is extending its partnership with Akron Public Schools (APS) in support of the district's College and Career Academies.
‘That’s the Kent State Way. Freedom of Speech. Kindness and Respect.’
President Todd Diacon welcomed the Class of 2027 during a colorful and festive Convocation celebration, encouraging students to embrace the spirit of the university’s core values. A relatively new tradition on the Kent Campus, Convocation not only serves to get students excited for the start of their academic careers at Kent State but also to introduce the students to the deans and faculty for each of the university’s colleges.
Networking, Competitions, Clubs and More!
My name is Rachel Spayd and I am a senior marketing major pursuing
Kent State Professors Develop Machine Learning Tool to Assess Children’s Math Proficiency
Three Kent State Professors have been awarded a $101,929 grant to develop a machine learning tool to evaluate and support children's understanding of fraction arithmetic.
SURE Program Gave McNair Scholar New Challenge in Working with Liquid Crystals
Senior Delonte Goodman spent the summer working under the direction of mentor Tony Jakli, Ph.D., professor at the Liquid Crystal Institute and graduate student Alex Adaka conducting dielectric measurements for ferronematic liquid crystals.
Supporting Hospitality’s Next Generation
A scholarship funded through the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center benefits students in Kent State's Hospitality Management program.
NIH Grant to Fund Research on the Impact of a Parent’s Mental Health on Their Children
With a specific focus on depressed and non-depressed parental groups, the study led by Sara Black, Ph.D., in the Department of Psychological Sciences, seeks to understand how parental depressive symptoms may influence parent-child interaction and the subsequent effects on child development and emotional well-being.
Atlatl Weapon Use by Prehistoric Females Equalized the Division of Labor While Hunting: Kent State Archaeology Professors Led the Experimental Study
A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, assistant professor in Kent State’s Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions as an “equalizer,” a finding which supports women’s potential active role as prehistoric hunters.
100 YEARS AGO AT KENT STATE: Happy Anniversary to The Rock!
For more than a century, "The Rock" on the Kent Campus has been a colorful canvas expressing the changing moods of the community.