Rachel Stauffer, a senior at Kent State University double majoring in Fashion Design and Business Marketing, is using fashion as a vehicle for environmental change. Her latest project, a seven-look biodegradable collection titled "Bury Me," blends technical innovation with bold sustainability goals. Thanks to her creative vision and access to Kent State鈥檚 Design Innovation (DI) Hub, Stauffer is redefining what鈥檚 possible in contemporary fashion.Fashion With a PurposeHer collection, "Bury Me," is designed to safely return to the earth. Each look is hand-dyed using natural dyes and ha...
On April 17, 2025, in the Kent State University Student Center, outstanding Kent State seniors and two exceptional faculty members were honored during the Senior Honors Reception, and also, the Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Induction Ceremony. The two events were a time to celebrate and acknowledge the dedication of students and staff members, while providing a warm send-off to graduating honors seniors. The event began with the 47th annual Kent State chapter Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony, which was held on the third floor of the student center. This year, the Kent State chapte...
The annual Spring Plant Sale at Kent State's Department of Biological Sciences Herrick Conservatory offers an extensive selection of student-grown vegetables, herbs, flowers, houseplants and more. The sale runs from April 28-May 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. All proceeds support the Herrick Conservatory Foundation Fund and the conservatory's associated student organizations. The Herrick Conservatory is located in the large greenhouse behind Cunningham Hall on the Kent Campus. Want to see one of YOUR photos in 鈥淚N A FLASH?鈥 Submit your Kent ...
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"Studying at the Universit茅 de Franche-Comt茅 has been such a multicultural experience. Having the opportunity to connect with people from so many different cultures has given me a new perspective of the world, and I am forever grateful for the experience."
From Massillon, Ohio, to the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas, Kenneth Strait, a 2024 Kent State University graduate, is a standout example of how hard work pays off.Coming to Kent State, a university recognized for more than 15 consecutive years as a Military Friendly School, Strait progressed through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program, where he gained leadership skills and underwent military training all while pursuing a bachelor鈥檚 degree in physics and working toward becoming an officer in the United States Air Force.鈥淜ent State has a great aviation ...
Geoff Koby, Ph.D., professor of Translation Studies and German, certified freelance translator and president of the American Translators Association (ATA), said artificial intelligence is inescapable in translation and interpretation now. In his role at the ATA, the largest professional association for practicing translators and interpreters in the world, Koby has had significant exposure to machine translation.鈥淎nybody graduating now as a translator is going to be faced with a very different landscape than I encountered 30 years ago when I started translating,鈥 Koby said. ...
As investors, business leaders and consumers endured a recent roller coaster on Wall Street in which some markets lost more than 10% of their value, a group of Kent State University students received a real-world financial lesson. Members of the Golden Flash Asset Management Group (GFAM) began trading in 2018 and manage more than $1.4 million in university assets. Kent State Today asked the group's members how they reacted to the news that the United States was adding tariffs and what lessons they learned while navigating uncharted financial waters. As student managers of over...