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Kent State Community Rallies for Solidarity and Human Rights for Iranians

First-year students Ronica Marandi and Goli Kavoosi organized the rally in partnership with Kent State’s Women's Center and the School of Peace and Conflict Studies to raise awareness about the atrocities that are happening in Iran. 

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies

The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new master’s degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered in person on the Kent Campus and will prepare students for careers as practitioners in the fields of peace and conflict management and for doctorate study.

What's the Big Idea? Seeking a Deeper Understanding of the Mission of the Urban League

Hop on board as Kent State President Todd Diacon engages with Elizabeth Smith-Pryor, associate professor of history with Kent State’s College of Arts and Sciences, as she conducts research on the impact of the Urban League.

Hear That? Podcasts Provide Storytelling Opportunities

Kent State is full of stories. You read them here every day and on pages across the university. You see them in video on social channels. Some continue taking advantage of storytelling with sound.

Did You Know These Five NFL Legends Are Kent State Alumni?

In over 100 years of football, Kent State University has had the honor of sending roughly 50 players to the National Football League. With the 2022-23 football season underway, what better time to celebrate them than to honor these legends who graced the field at Dix Stadium before making their mark in the NFL?

IN A FLASH: Cooking the Perfect Egg

Students in Kent State's Hospitality and Event Management program hone their culinary skills in the kitchens of the DI Hub.

IN A FLASH: Building Muscle Memory

Kent State’s College of Nursing offers programs on five of the university’s eight campuses. 

Kent State Puts the ‘Friends’ in Friendsgiving

In every Kent State University video commercial there are students. Students are the face of Kent State. But students do more than participate as talent in front of the camera. They help plan, record and edit these videos. And let us say, these videos take longer than you think to create.

IN A FLASH: Shopping in Brazil

The American Academy (AA) program offers the Kent State experience to students in Brazil.

Mill Fire in Downtown Kent Remains Under Investigation

The cause of a fire that burned for two days last week at the historic Star of the West mill complex remains undetermined. 

‘Students Are Who We Serve'

Linda Hoeptner Poling’s “student-centered” attitude is what led to her receiving recognition from her students and ultimately the Distinguished Teaching Award.

Kent State University Press Is a Bookworm’s Delight

The Kent State University Press publishes dozens of titles each year, from crime fiction and poetry to history and biographies, all of which make for great holiday gift giving. 

“We’ve had a stellar lineup of titles for 2022, including two books with KSU's Wick Poetry Center: ‘Dear Vaccine,’ which was featured on the PBS NewsHour, and ‘Sister Tongue,’ winner of the Wick Poetry Award,” said Julia Wiesenberg, marketing and sales manager for The Kent State University Press. 

IN A FLASH: Dancers Take Flight

"Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes" has performances Dec. 2-4 on the Kent Campus.

Fire Erupts in Downtown Kent

On Friday morning, Kent State issued an advisory to the community about a fire that erupted at the former Star of the West mill in downtown Kent. Though the smoke is visible from campus, there is no danger on campus as the fire is contained to downtown.

Get a Slice of the Action! Homeslice Pizzeria is Here

Get a slice of the action at Homeslice Pizzeria, the newest edition to the Hub in the Kent Student Center.

Iranian Members of Kent State Community Say: We're Here to Ask You to Support Us

A standing-room-only crowd gathered to hear Kent State alumna Mahtab Tehrani, Ph.D., and first-year student Goli Kavoosi, discuss how the denial of human rights in Iran impacts us all and the tangible actions that Americans can take to help.

Stark Campus Professor Looks for Ways to Support Stark County Businesses

Vaneet Kaur, Ph.D., assistant professor of Management and Information Systems at Kent State University’s Stark Campus recently was featured in The Repository, Canton, Ohio newspaper for her work on promoting business ideas to help the local economy. 

Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs

This November, members of the Kent State University community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, Kent State’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across Kent State’s eight-campus system.

Finding the Hidden Gem

Ever visit a restaurant or a coffee shop whose environment just simply made you feel... home?! Well, that's exactly how Field Hockey Player Katie Wuerstle felt during her first visit to Kent State. 

IN A FLASH: It's a Jungle in There

When it's cold and gray outside, there's plenty of green in the Herrick Conservatory.

Sweet Taste of Business Success!

Entrepreneurship major Audrey Ernst's love of baking and a microgrant have helped her baking business take shape. 

As ‘Funky Winkerbean’ Comes to an End, Comic Strip’s Creator Reflects on 50 Years

For a half-century, Kent State alumnus Tom Batiuk has penned the adventures of the students and staff of the fictional Westview High School, but now, "Funky Winkerbean" is coming to an end. Kent State Today sat down with Batiuk to talk about his life's journey as a comic strip writer.

Ceramics Exhibit Open in the School of Art Collections and Galleries

Current and former faculty and alumni have featured art pieces in the new exhibit Now and Then: Seven Decades of Kent State Ceramics. The exhibit focuses on former faculty, notable alumni and a juried selection of alumni from the 70-year history of the Kent State Ceramics Program.

Translating Success in the Classroom onto the Field

In recent decades, the game of lacrosse has grown in popularity, especially among the high school and college population.

Kent State Graduate Julian Edelman’s Football Journey Chronicled by NFL Films

Tough. Competitive. Relentless. Determined to play in the NFL. That’s Julian Edelman, the former New England Patriots receiver and Kent State University graduate, who is featured in the latest episode of “A Football Life.”

Sex, Lies and Swiping Right

Alumna's research focuses on thought processes behind online dating, sexting and relationships in the digital age.

Friends and Colleagues Remember Alumnus, Faculty Member Bobby Makar Through Scholarship

Bobby Makar, a name remembered fondly by students and faculty in the School of Media and Journalism (MDJ), was a storyteller, a compassionate friend and inspiring teacher.

He died unexpectedly in November 2020, and since then, more than 100 donations have been made to establish memorial scholarship in his name.

Makar earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from MDJ. He went on to become a cherished adjunct faculty member in the digital media production major and made significant contributions to the curriculum.

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES

Kent State President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.

Final Farmers’ Market of Fall

Shop the final Kent State Farmers’ Market of Fall today at the DI Hub.

Kent State Hosts International Discussion on Politically Charged World Cup

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Media Diversity Lecture Honors Legacy of Trailblazer Robert McGruder

The annual Robert G. McGruder Distinguished Lecture and Awards Program celebrates diversity in the journalism field. This year, WKYC’s Director of Advocacy and Community Initiatives Margaret Bernstein delivered the keynote speech.

Media and Journalism Student Reflects on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in PR Industry Following National Summit

Public relations major Kristyn Hibbett, ‘23, recently earned a scholarship to attend a national summit on diversity, equ

Kathryn Tschiegg, ’92

Kathryn Tschiegg, ’92, is the founder and executive director of Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO), a nondenominational, Christian-based, humanitarian organization that brings medical services, education and community development to Central America.

Top Five On-Campus Winter Events You Won’t Want to Miss

Looking for something to fill your time between studying for finals and packing to go home for the holidays? Here are a few events you can enjoy while you’re still on campus and one you can look forward to when you get back.

IN A FLASH: DI By Night

A nighttime view of The Design Innovation Hub and the Tower of Squares sculpture.

Eat, Meet, Greet and Study: Alumni Cherish the Memories They Made at Kent Student Center 

As students, faculty and staff celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kent Student Center, alumni, who read about the milestone on social media took, time to reminisce about the fun and fond memories they made at the facility.