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Maternity Leave ‘Critical’ for Employees’ Work-Life Balance
As Kara Crissman’s maternity leave came to an end, she took to LinkedIn to reflect on the pros and cons of being home with a newborn.
President Todd Diacon’s Commencement Speech Lauded
When Kent State University President Todd Diacon used his May 13 commencement address to send a message to state officials who are challenging Ohio’s public universities as a bastion for the privileged, the reaction was swift and supportive from alumni and friends of the university.
“There is in Ohio, among some state elected officials, a growing ivory tower accusation being leveled against our state’s public universities and against, quite frankly, Kent State University,” Diacon told thousands gathered for commencement.
Victoria Humphreys, ’13
When Victoria Humphreys, ’13, started her undergraduate education at Kent State, it was by no means her first experience on campus.
Alumna Supports MDJ Students Through Professional and Career Development
More than 40 years after her college graduation, alumna Delores Jones, ’76, has never wavered in her support of Kent State School of Media and Journalism students.
As a student, she was a journalism major with a concentration in public relations and became very involved in the public relations curriculum, serving as vice president of Kent State’s Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).
Victoria Humphreys, ’13
When Victoria Humphreys, ’13, started her undergraduate education at Kent State, it was by no means her first experience on campus.
Professor Brings Documentary Storytelling, Environmental Research Expertise to Kent State
Assistant Professor Kaatie Cooper, Ph.D., envisions a world where journalists and scientists work together to better inform the public about environmental issues. She’s working toward that vision through her research, which examines how mass media affects environmental issues, especially in documentary work.
Internship, Scholarship Support Shape Photojournalism Student's Kent State Experience
Recent graduate Dakota Varney, ‘23, spent the spring 2023 semester practicing his photography and multimedia skills in one of Northeast Ohio’s treasures: the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP).
Varney, a journalism major with a photojournalism minor, was in an elective class on recreational parks when he learned of the opportunity to work at CVNP.
Students Explore Personal Stories Through Their Authentic Voices
Students in the School of Media and Journalism are exposed to hands-on class experiences that give them the opportunity to explore their identities through storytelling.
Recent graduates Gabby Jonas, ’23, and Reegan Saunders, ’23, both had the opportunity to craft and share deeply personal stories during their college careers.
Connecting to the Community Through Food
Kent State University education major Klair Heestand said the time she spent teaching refugee students in Akron in the spring was excellent preparation for when she enters her own classroom one day.
“It was very helpful, because we’re going to have students of varying abilities, and students for whom English is a second language, no matter where we teach,” Heestand said. “We don’t need anyone left behind because of a language barrier.”
How Will Senate Bill 83 Affect Kent State’s Students, Staff and Faculty?
Senate Bill 83, the Ohio Education Enhancement Act, is a far-reaching bill that includes a proposal for rules aimed at ending mandated diversity training.
One of the First: The Ed.D. Program with Mackenzie Simmons
The Doctor of Education degree in Interprofessional Leadership in the College of Education, Health and Human Services is an online program that promotes the study of leadership from an interprofessional perspective and can be completed in three to four years. Mackenzie Simmons was one of the first graduates from the program.
Kent State Students Place in the 'Pulitzer Prizes of Collegiate Journalism'
Four Kent State students and alumni were recognized among the best in collegiate journalism for the 2022-23 academic year, placing in the Hearst Journalism Awards competition.
The Hearst awards are known as the “Pulitzer Prize of Collegiate Journalism,” and recognize outstanding student work in categories spanning writing, multimedia, audio, television and photojournalism.
‘Our Students Graduating Today Are Tough. They Do Not Live in an Ivory Tower.’
“There is in Ohio, among some state elected officials, a growing ivory tower accusation being leveled against our state’s public universities and against, quite frankly, Kent State University,” President Todd Diacon said.
Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun for Kent State
On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate Kent State University’s 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving.
Kent State Works
While Kent State graduates leave the university well-prepared to work in their fields nationally and internationally, their impact across the Northeast Ohio region—and the entire state—cannot be understated.
PORTHOUSE THEATRE PRESENTS ITS 2023 SEASON BEGINNING JUNE 9
Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, invites you to LOL all summer long as it presents its 55th season during the summer of 2023 with "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "The Marvelous Wonderettes" and "The Prom."
IN A FLASH: Tassels - Flipped!
With a flip of a tassel, Kent State's Spring Class of 2023 transformed from students to alumni.
Making the Connection: May 4, 1970, and May 18, 1980
A literature professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, is wrapping up a year as a visiting scholar at Kent State University with hopes of creating an exchange program between the two schools based on their historic campus tragedies.
Before he leaves the Kent Campus at the end of June, Yeonmin Kim, Ph.D., ’13, hopes to have plans in place for a continued exchange of students between the two universities, to further the understanding and legacies of May 4, 1970, at Kent State and May 18, 1980, at Chonnam.
Kent State English and Dance Double Major Graduates Today; Shares Her Incredible Experience with Dancing Wheels
Angelina DiFranco started dancing when she was just three years old and wearing a diaper under her leotard.
Now it's YOUR Turn for a Photo
Bob Christy, a well-known figure on campus for more than 23 years, received a graduate degree from Kent State on Thursday.
IN A FLASH: Welcome, Kent State Class of 2023
Spring Commencement ceremonies at Kent State were held at Kent State this week.
The 'Greatness in the Room'
The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates.
Summer Reading from the Kent State University Press
The Kent State University Press released a list of new titles this spring that would make for enjoyable summer reading for the beach, pool or backyard hammock.
IN A FLASH: Celebrating Our Graduates
The Student Multicultural Center celebrated its Spring 2023 graduates on Wednesday.
First-generation Student Finds Purpose
Blaine McCurdy joined Kent State’s Rising Scholars program in sixth grade after learning about the program and its opportunities for a college education in Columbiana County. Blaine, who is a first-generation college student, is studying psychology at Kent State Salem.
Endowed Professor Receives Research Award
Sara Bayramzadeh, Ph.D., The Elliot Professor in Healthcare Design in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design was featured in Healthcare Design magazine for her leadership in the healthcare design program.
Providing Coordinated Care for Student Success
Through a multi-year, comprehensive examination of current processes and student needs, including the work of the Re-Imagining of Academic Advising Group and the Supporting the Student Experience Review Team, it became evident that the university needed a system that better supported the evolving needs of its students across the student lifecycle.
Vote for Day of Giving Student Choice Award!
This year, the Kent State University Foundation will give $1,000 to one of the university’s key student support funds in celebration of Kent State’s 113th birthday.
Introduction to Engineering Class Demonstrates Hovercraft Projects
On May 3rd, students in Dr. Kelsen LaBerge’s Introduction to Engineering course demonstrated their Hovercraft projects.
Advanced Air Mobility Conference Takes off at Kent State
On Tuesday, May 2nd, Manufacturing Works hosted
IN A FLASH: Commencement's Eve
Members of Kent State's Spring Class of 2023 could be found posing for photos at popular spots on campus this week.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
May marks the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and there are many ways to celebrate both on the Kent Campus and in the greater area.
Lavender Graduation: Celebrating The Spring Class of 2023
Lavender Graduation 2023 celebrated Kent State's spring LGBTQ+ graduates.
A Nonstop Beat
Sonyea Moore, a sophomore Honors student from Twinsburg, Ohio, is currently pursuing two majors and three minors in the College of Arts and Sciences and is thriving while doing so. Holding a 3.9 G.P.A., Sonyea is following her interests in the humanities through majors in anthropology and Africana studies, along with her minors in English, creative writing, and history. While the workload of such an education is demanding, Sonyea explains it's worth it to study her passions.
Honors College 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award Winner Announced
The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the Kent State University Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize faculty who have served the college with their time and efforts to allow for exceptional opportunities and experiences for Honors students.