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Nursing Students Immerse in Lakota Culture

Kent State University at Salem nursing students visit the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota each year as part of a study away experience. As they immerse themselves in the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe, they embark on a journey of cultural understanding.

Ear for Music, Here for Students

Growing up in Akron, Labovitz was surrounded by music. Her dad sang to the radio. Her mom played guitar. Her siblings excelled in music. She excelled in music. With a lengthy list of accomplishments across numerous states, she recently returned to “the heart of it all” as the new director of the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at Kent State University.  

Ohio EPA Honors Kent State with Environmental Excellence Award

Ohio EPA honors Kent State with a platinum award for environmental excellence.

Will Americans Be Able to Loosen Their Belts Soon?

The exact numbers vary, but sources report that more than half of Americans (somewhere between 55% to 63%) are living paycheck to paycheck today. Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D., professor of economics at Kent State University, was recently interviewed on the “Ray Horner Morning Show” on WAKR to share her insights on what’s happening with the economy right now and what to expect in 2024.

IN A FLASH: Halfway to 5,200 Trees!

Kent State students planted trees in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on Saturday. 

What Is Your Advice for First-Year Students?

The Kent State social media team took to the streets to ask for advice for first-year students. Class of 2027, this one's for you. 

Celebrating Flight Achievements: The College of Aeronautics and Engineering Pilot Pinning Ceremony

On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University hosted the second annual Pilot Pinning Ceremony.

Cake Pops and Talking Shop

Daisy Pops founder and alumna Amy Mucha, ’15, spoke at the inaugural “LunchNET” event on Wednesday, Sept. 20, where Kent State University students were invited to have lunch and learn the secret to a local entrepreneur's success.  

Connecting Technology And Accessibility

Kent State student James Parsons, '23, dreams of pursuing a career where he can help make technology accessible to more people. In this video, he shares his experience in the course Children's Literature in Augmented Reality, where he practiced the skills above while creating something he was truly proud of.

Kent State of Mind: Alexandre Malanda - Taking a Chance

I'm no stranger to being away from home. 

When I was just 18 years old, I left my hometown of Paris to begin training with some of Europe's most prominent track and field athletes.

Introducing the Division of People, Culture and Belonging

Dear Colleagues,

IN A FLASH: The Last Days of Summer

With cooler weather ahead, students are enjoying the last days of summer on campus.