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Scanning the Past: Library to Digitize Fashion Sketchbooks of Acclaimed Designer

New York couturière designer Pauline Trigère, whose career spanned more than five decades, left behind a legacy of fashion innovation meticulously preserved in volumes of sketchbooks and press clippings. Those volumes have had a home at Kent State University Libraries since 1993 and soon will be accessible to everyone. 

Doctoral Student’s Research May Help People Get 'the NAC' of Being Drug Free  

Mandalynn Slupek won first place in Kent State's Three Minute Thesis competition on Oct. 3 when she presented “Getting the NAC of Being Drug Free,” research on how the supplement NAC or N-acetyl cysteine can be used in the fight against addiction.

The Bird Is the Word! Happy 38th Birthday, Flash the Mascot!

Everybody's heard about the bird! Oct. 12 is Flash's 38th birthday!

‘The Trip Changed My Perspective on Life’

Her first education abroad experience gave graduate student Lilian Keister an up-close view of a culture rooted in kindness and forgiveness.

IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In Kent

Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14. 

Supporting Each Other During Overwhelming Times

Dear Kent State University Community,

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'

Students coming to Kent State and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.

Mental Health Campaign Reminds Us to Reduce the Stigma, Seek Help and Refer a Flash

The two-hour Mental Health Campaign kickoff, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom on Tuesday, Oct. 10, was well attended by the Kent State community. 

Longtime Newsroom Executive Mizell Stewart Joins MDJ as Professional-in-Residence

Kent State’s School of Media and Journalism (MDJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mizell Stewart III as professional-in-residence.

Earlier this year, Stewart served as the keynote speaker for MDJ’s annual David and Janet Dix Lecture in Media Ethics. Previously, he was the Vice President of News Performance, Talent & Partnerships for Gannett and the USA TODAY Network. Stewart will serve both Student Media and MDJ in his role as professional-in-residence.

It's a Rainbow Week at Kent State!

Kent State and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week. 

I Spy a Winning Dissertation: History Doctoral Student Receives Prestigious U.S. Army Fellowship

Matthew Vajda, a doctoral student in the Department of History at Kent State University, has been selected as one of only two recipients

Director's Note | October 2023