Community & Society
Kent State Recognized Again for Sustainability Efforts
Through multiple organizations and collaborations on and off campus, Kent State University ended 2019 as a more sustainable campus. Those who contributed to sustainable efforts worked hard to reduce the universityâs carbon footprint leading to the university being honored as a finalist for the 2020 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Campus Sustainability Achievement Award along with the 2019 Keep Ohio Beautiful award for Colleges and Universities.
Professor Awarded for Research on Flintâs Municipal Takeover
A policy of municipal takeover was implemented to help relieve Flint, Michigan, of financial and political hardships in response to the water crisis. Ashley Nickels, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, extensively researched Flint's municipal takeover for seven years, earning her three awards for her work.
Izzy Stewart: Getting out the College Vote in 2020
At just 19 years old, Kent State University sophomore Izzy Stewart has inspired hundreds of fellow students to exercise their right to vote. The public relations major has been inspired by those who have come before her here and is taking steps to create political change.
Alumnus âFlipped Turned Upside Downâ With the Fresh Prince
Fashion in the 90s was dominated by simple styles, but full of patterns and colors. And you can see and buy those styles mixed with contemporary flair today thanks to Kent State University alumnus, Adam Forrester, who recently designed pieces for the âFresh Prince of Bel-Airâsâ 30th-anniversary collection.
The Outcome of Perpetually Doing Good
In times of uncertainty and hardship, you can stand back and wait for it to pass or get involved. During the pandemic, people in the town of Kent and the Kent State community wanted to make a difference. Two Kent State students became the catalysts that sparked a 10-week project of doing good.
Connecting With Millions of Voters: Kent State Graduate Shapes Digital Messages for Biden Campaign
Kent State alumna Brenna Parker grew up in a household that talked about important issues of the day, so itâs no surprise that her young career has been rooted in politics and civic engagement. As the nation votes leading up to the historic 2020 election on Nov. 3, Parker has taken on the role of Web and Facebook Strategist for Biden for President, sharing the former Vice President and Democratic nominee for Presidentâs message with millions of voters online.
Run the World 5K Goes Virtual for 2020: 'Think Global, Act Local'
The sixth annual Run the World 5K run/walk to sponsor Kent State Universityâs study abroad scholarships is going virtual this year. For the first time, fans of Run the World from all over the world can participate remotely in this event designed to support student participation in international education. Participants will complete the 5K on their own time and at their own pace. Organizers invite participants to show their Kent State pride by wearing blue and gold during their run/walk and sharing their photos from all over the world with the Run the World community.
Kent Stateâs Election Day Leave Guidelines
Kent State University recognizes that employees may want to vote on Election Day. As such, supervisors should provide employees with a reasonable amount of time to vote on Nov. 3.
Online 'Donât Hate â Debate (And Vote)!' Teach-In Designed to Inform and Empower Voters
The coming election is an important one, and voters â particularly first-time voters â are navigating a challenging landscape of information, misinformation, PACs, bots, memes, toxic debates and inflamed rhetoric. âDonât Hate â Debate (And Vote)!â is an all-day teach-in event that will touch on many aspects of the elections, politics, political/social polarization and civil discourse.
Kent State Professors Directly Link Social Media Use to Boredom
It would not be surprising if you have a social media app open right now; however, you may not be getting the enjoyment out of it that you think you are. In a recent publication in Computers in Human Behavior, two Kent State professors examined the relationship between social media usage and boredom. Students may be surprised by the results and parents might be excited by them.