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Showing Students How to Soar
As the first Black woman to graduate from Kent State University’s flight program in 1991, Capt. Stephanie Johnson knows what it takes to aim high for a dream and reach it. Now, she wants other young students from diverse backgrounds to be able to envision and achieve their biggest dreams as well.
Governor Appoints Renato Camacho to Kent State Board of Trustees
Renato “Ren” Camacho of North Canton, Ohio, has been appointed to the Kent State University Board of Trustees by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. Camacho, who currently serves as president and CEO of the Akron-Canton Airport, brings expertise in both economic development and aviation to the Kent State Board.
Preserving the May 4 Legacy: Alison Caplan Named New Director of Kent State's May 4 Visitors Center
After a national search, Alison Caplan has been selected as the new director of Kent State University’s May 4 Visitors Center, a museum that tells the story of the shootings at Kent State on May 4, 1970, set in the context of the 1960s.
IN A FLASH: Smokey the Squirrel?
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires created hazy scenes like this on campus last week.
Peace on the Horizon
A group of Kent State University students departed Saturday, July 1, for Kigali, Rwanda, where they will take part in the three-week Kigali Summer Institute.
Ohio Educators Heading to Kent State Peace Conference in Rwanda
Jeffrey Hartmann, Ph.D., principal of Stow-Munroe Falls High School, said he was interested in attending the conference to learn skills to deal with his school district’s changing landscape.
Kent State Legal Expert Offers Insight Into Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action
On Thursday, June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, struck down the long-standing policy of affirmative action in college admissions on the grounds it violates the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. Kent State University Professor Christopher Banks, Ph.D., J.D., said the high court already had tipped its hand that the court was “positioned to jettison” the policy, so the ruling was not surprising.
Lillian Kuri, BS ’93, BARC ’94
From studying architecture to pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector, Lillian Kuri, BS ’93, BARC ’94, credits her experience and education at Kent State for her foundation as a dynamic leader.
Food Production and Cultural Preservation at Heart of Exchange Program
For the second year in a row, students from Kent State University and Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City have taken part in an international exchange to continue their research on food production, cultural preservation and economic inclusion.
Update on Our Paris American Academy Friends and Colleagues
Dear Members of the Kent State University Community,
Kent State Board of Trustees Approves New Center for Advanced Air Mobility, Improvements at University Airport and Purchase of Training Fleet Aircraft
The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved resolutions that advance programs for students studying aeronautics during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held June 28 on the Kent Campus.
Lillian Kuri, BS ’93, BARC ’94
From studying architecture to pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector, Lillian Kuri, BS ’93, BARC ’94, credits her experience and education at Kent State for her foundation as a dynamic leader.
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES TAKE THE STAGE AT PORTHOUSE THEATRE JUNE 30 – JULY 15
The 2023 Summer season at Porthouse Theatre continues with the production of “The Marvelous Wonderettes” running July 1 through July 15.
Flying Flashes Earn Back-to-Back First-Place Wins
Kent State's flight team takes first-place honors for the second consecutive year in an air race for women pilots.
IN A FLASH: Students Take Part in Creating More Than 100 Works of Art
The Kent Blossom Art Intensives welcome students and artists to campus to create art and learn from artists from around the world.
IN A FLASH: Summer Fashion Academy
Every summer, Kent State hosts an immersive experience in fashion for high school students.
Women Flight Instructors are Flying High at Kent State University Airport
Victoria Lorenzon and Holly Csaszar are proud to count themselves among an increasing number of women flight instructors at Kent State University Airport.
Students Returning Home Following Paris Explosion
Several Kent State University students who were studying at the Paris American Academy in Paris are currently on their way home after an explosion occurred in the building where the academy is located on Wednesday. Some of the students have decided to stay in Europe.
Jessica O'Donnell Named Head Softball Coach
Kent State Vice President, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randale L. Richmond has named Jessica O'Donnell as the seventh head softball coach in program history.
Celebrating 50 Years in Florence, Italy
Fifty years after a handful of architecture students first studied in the city, the Kent State University Florence Center now hosts hundreds of Kent State students annually, serving as the university’s flagship study abroad and international center.
On With the Show!
Kent State University’s Porthouse Theatre has kicked off the 2023 season with Broadway classic, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” which runs through June 24. This Stephen Sondheim, Broadway classic merges the energy and wit of vaudevillian performance with the 2,000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Platus.
Advanced Air Mobility: Preparing Aeronautics Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow
While aeronautics has long been a fixture at Kent State University, with the advent of a new career field called “Advanced Air Mobility,” the university is in a unique position to help support growth of cutting-edge technologies – and job opportunities – in this space today.
IN A FLASH: A Jubilant Juneteenth
Kent State University observed Juneteenth this weekend with a Juneteenth Jubilee.
Join the Juneteenth Jubilee!
Kent State University's annual Juneteenth Jubilee will take place on Friday, June 16, and will feature vendors, food trucks and live performances.
Carving Out His Path from Brazil to Broadway
For Brazilian student Rafael Bahls, being involved in the Kent State University American Academy in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, has expanded his worldview in a multitude of ways.
Kent Blossom Music Festival Announces 2023 Season presented by the Kulas Foundation
The Kent Blossom Music Festival, an educational partnership between Kent State University, The Cleveland Orchestra and Blossom Music Center, returns for its 55th season from July 2 through Aug. 6.
Visionary Training Resources Announces New Partnership with Kent State University
On June 6th, Visionary Training Resources (VTR) announced its new partnership with the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
So many Emilys
Which first names were read most often during Spring 2023 commencements?
Hollywood Comes to Kent State Florence
Acclaimed television producer and writer Don Reo is coming to Kent State Florence as a guest speaker and to and receive a lifetime achievement award.
Planning for Smart Cities Starts with User Experience
For User Experience master's student Christina Turner, user experience starts with a person in front of a computer screen. "Everything's gotten so complicated online.... Everyone feels bad if they don't know how to do something on a computer. They really feel like they’ve dropped the ball. So I just do a lot more comforting people. Like, ‘you're not bad at this. This software is terrible. You're doing great.’”
Preparing Future Mental Health Professionals for the Realities of Child Trauma
New research methods and topics have emerged as society has taken a greater interest in mental health issues – specifically when it comes to cognitive psychology, which includes how we process music or how the brain cultivates motivation.
What Juneteenth Means to the Kent State Community
A recent survey on Kent State Today asked people in the Kent State community to share their feelings and memories about Juneteenth.
Where There's A Will, There's A Way
Determined to become a Division I student-athlete, Kent State University Women's Lacrosse goalie Taylor Monturo shares her triumph over t
IN A FLASH: It's DKS Time!
Each summer, thousands of new students and their parents experience life on campus during Destination Kent State (DKS) new student orientation.
Join the Celebration at Kent State’s Third Annual Juneteenth Jubilee
Everyone is welcome to join the celebration as Kent State University commemorates Juneteenth with its third annual Juneteenth Jubilee on Friday, June 16.
Flying Flashes Prepare to Defend Kent State's First Place Title at the Air Race Classic
During the four-day Air Race Classic, Kent State alumna Laura Wilson and junior Peyton Turner will fly 2,400 miles and make nine timed flybys at airports in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama and Florida before landing in Homestead, Florida.