Molly Merryman, Ph.D., an associate professor in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University, is working in conjunction with The Red Door Films and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Matia Karrell, as well as producer Hilary Prentice to create a documentary about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II. The documentary is using Merryman鈥檚 book, 鈥淐lipped Wings,鈥 as source material. Merryman鈥檚 Interest in the WASP鈥淐lipped Wings鈥 examines the dangerous role the WASP held during the war, assumptions of male supremacy within the service and the women鈥檚...
Emergency Relief Fund helps Kent State Stark students overcome financial challenges and continue their education.For many students at Kent State University鈥檚 Stark Campus, the road to a college degree is filled with challenges beyond the classroom. Rent is due, bills are piling up and jobs can be hard to come by.One student shared, 鈥淚鈥檝e started a new job making dramatically less. Now, I鈥檓 struggling to pay bills.鈥 Another student is battling homelessness, sleeping in their car and worrying about basic needs 鈥 like food and gas. 鈥淚 feel completely isolated and stressed. This funding could help...
Kent State University is committed to preparing students for the jobs of today and tomorrow, providing them with problem-solving skills and hands-on experiences that empower them to contribute meaningfully to local communities and businesses. As a leader in higher education, Kent State graduates are making an impact from their own neighborhoods, throughout the state of Ohio and beyond.Each year, Kent State graduates approximately 9,000 career-ready students鈥攖he most in Northern Ohio. These graduates are equipped to take on Ohio鈥檚 most in-demand jobs, supporting local businesses and advancing c...