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Kent State Alumnus Matthew Likens Shares Realities of Startup Leadership with Students
When Matthew E. Likens, 鈥75, returned to Kent State University April 15 for the Michael D. Solomon Entrepreneurship Series, he brought students a candid look at the realities of leading a startup. Students got to see the highs, the failures and the lessons learned across decades in global business.
Faculty Members Recognized for Extraordinary Teaching and Commitment to Student Success
Professors do much more than educate and teach; they act as role models and mentors for younger generations. Their knowledge and impact can stay with a student far beyond the classroom. To recognize the amazing educators working at Kent State University, the Glenn Frank Distinguished Teaching Award was established to honor their remarkable achievements.
Celebrating Five Years of Care and Advocacy at the Kent State CARES Center
The CARES Center celebrated its 5-year anniversary on Tuesday, April 14 with an open house that highlighted the accomplishments of the center over the last five years while providing opportunities for tours of the center, complete with birthday cake, refreshments and CARES Center swag.
Kent State Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners
Kent State University celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.
IN A FLASH: Inside Modern Manufacturing
The world is a classroom for Kent State students engaging in experiential learning through a facilities tour of Rockwell Automation.
Kent State Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners
Kent State University celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.
Students Explore Worlds of Opportunity During 'I Heart Travel Week'
During I Heart Travel Week, students had the opportunity to learn more about education abroad, celebrate current students and past students who have studied abroad and engage with international activities on campus.
Kent State Junior Jasmine McCulley Joins Team USA for World Twirling Championships
For most of her life, Kent State junior visual communication design major Jasmine McCulley, has built her identity around community, the arts and competition, whether through The Touch of Gold Twirlers or competitive baton twirling. Sixteen years after she first picked up a baton, she will represent Team USA this August in Paris at the IBTF World Competition.
Kentcore Spotlights Local Bands and Creative Student Media Talent
Coined as 鈥渕usic-driven media,鈥 Black Squirrel Entertainment's Kentcore seeks to feature all types of local bands. Giving them a chance to not only show their work but also show their personalities too.
Peer Educators Bridge the Gap in Student Mental Health Support
For many students at Kent State University, talking about mental health or wellness can feel intimidating. But for those who connect with Certified Peer Educators, those conversations often start with something simple: another student who understands.
