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Kent State University Selects New Deans for College of Nursing and College of the Arts

Following separate national searches, Kent State University has selected Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., for the position of dean of the C

“Re-Emergence” Exhibition Serves as a Reunion For Long-Time Artist Friends

"Re-Emergence" brings together works of art by friends who, more than ten years ago, joined their talents to form a cooperative gallery in Kent called Group Ten Gallery under the sponsorship of the late Ron Burbick. Featuring local artists Ben Bassham, Debrah Butler, Jeff Fauser, Judy Gaiser, Linda Hutchinson, Tom Jackson, Dan Lindner, Geoff Mowery, John Sharp and John Smolko. On view June 18 through July 31, 2021.

AMLCI Spring 2021 Newsletter

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May 2021 Social Media Recap

During the month of May, the Kent State social media accounts were full of content related to the 51st commemoration of May 4,

Lu Jones Awarded First Place in Undergraduate Research Symposium

Leadership Center Names Emma Smith April 2021 Student Leader of the Month

Junior General Psychology major Emma Smith is the recipient of the Kent State University Leadership Center’s Student Leader of the Month.

'Forever Chanel - Coco + Karl' Opens June 11 at the Kent State Museum

KENT, OH – the Kent State University Museum is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition, Forever Chanel – Coco + Karl

Physics Professor Awarded NSF Grant that Provides Research Opportunities for Interdisciplinary and Minority Students

The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded a $300,000 grant to Thorsten-Lars Schmi

Jasmine Hines to Join Glauser School Music Education Faculty Fall 2021

Beginning this fall, the Kent State University Glauser School of Music will welcome Jasmine Hines to the music education department as an assistant professor. Her appointment in the newly created position follows a rigorous national search with a specialty in choral music education.

Students Advocate for Causes Close to Home and Across the Globe in Spring 2021 Courses

From mental health on college campuses to forced child labor, students in the School of Communication Studies worked on campaigns across a range of topics during the Spring 2021 semester.

Students Advocate for Causes Close to Home and Across the Globe in Spring 2021 Courses

From mental health on college campuses to forced child labor, students in the School of Communication Studies worked on

LIFE Program Yields Another Success Story

As a single parent, DJ Smith made the tough decision to enroll back in school and ultimately complete her bachelor's degree in Busin

What I Learned From Avocados

Guacamole and chips are frequently on the menu of social gatherings for many Kent State students, staff and faculty. However, President Todd Diacon says that the delicious creamy dip also holds a life lesson about expanding our worldview.

Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Announced

This year's 2020 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) recipients are an outstanding group of teachers who are truly dedicated to their students' success. Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the DTA is the university’s most prestigious honor in teaching. The award is presented annually to three full-time faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching, whether it be in the classroom or online. 

Research Spotlight - Dr. Stephanie Fussell

Research Spotlight - Dr. Jason Lorenzon and Dr. Syed Shihab

Speeding Up The Process: Computer Science Professor Receives NSF CAREER Funding

Computers are fast. They benefit humanity because of their ability to process data much faster than a human can.

Kent State Researchers Receive NIH Award for Alzheimer’s Research

Kent State University’s Mary Ann Raghanti, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of

Alumna Rebecca Cross Shows Solo Exhibition at Massillon Museum

The Massillon Museum is currently showing a solo exhibition titled “Suspended Animations” featuring Rebecca Cross, M.F.A. ’07, on view through June 16. The exhibition, which is on view in the museum's Studio M gallery, includes a series of drawings on silk and a sculptural installation. 

Sun, Summer and Science: Professors Receive Inclusive NSF Grant

Michael Tubergen, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry and

Professor Emerita Carol Salus Featured in Roy Lichtenstein Documentary

Art history professor emerita Carol Salus was interviewed for a new ideastream documentary about artist Roy Lichtenstein and his wife, Is

Alumnus Omid Tavakoli Featured on ideastream

Omid Tavakoli, M.F.A. '19 Print Media and Photography, was interviewed about his life and art for ideastream in April. The article “Equity in Art: Balancing Biracial Identity" centers around about his experience being a biracial artist. He also talks about his time studying at Kent State.

Kent State Psychologist Has A Blast Telling Tall Tales

Roughly four out of 10 Americans have glossophobia, better known as having a fear of public speaking, and it is even slotted ahead of dea

Kent State Alumna and Journalist Finds Additional Success on Social Media

Kent State alumna Jeannette Reyes, ’12, uses TikTok for fun outside of her television anchor responsibilities at FOX 5 Washington, D.C. Last October, Reyes posted a video with her husband using their “anchor talk” voices to decide on choices for dinner. She never expected her video to gain so much momentum.

Hope Springs Through Verse: Global Vaccine Poem Has Grown to More Than 1,700 Stanzas Worldwide, Gains Attention of Ohio Governor

The Global Vaccine Poem, launched in early April by Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center and the University of Arizona’s Poetry Center, has grown to more than 1,700 stanzas submitted by people in all 50 states and 89 countries. 

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, at his May 17 news briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic, shared a video about the project to encourage all Ohioans to submit a stanza.

International Student Wins Global Cleveland Pitch Contest

Fathima Nafrisha Cassim Bawa, a fourth-year Ph.D.

Four Years Ahead: An 18-Year-Old Kent Student Will Graduate From Kent State This Spring

While most 18-year-olds are finishing up their high school requirements for graduation and making plans to attend college or applying for jobs, a few exceptional students like Benjamin Mudrak are simply way ahead of their peers in their academic pursuits.

Division of Student Affairs Wins Prestigious National Award

The Division of Student Affairs at Kent State has been named one of the 30 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs for 2021 by A

BHRI Researchers Featured on NPR’s Academic Minute

Five Kent State University Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) faculty were recently featured on National Public Rad

Kent State Students Gain Valuable Experience Via the NFL Draft

While all eyes were on the stage to meet the NFL stars of the future, scores of current and former Kent State students were nearby during the league’s recent draft, which was held in Cleveland on April 29-May 1, 2021.

Political Science Professor Awarded MAC Outstanding Faculty Award

Congratulations to Julie Mazzei, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Political Science (in the College of Arts and Sciences a

Patterns, Populations And Podcasts: Computational Ecologist Receives Prestigious Early-Career Award from NSF

Recent funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) has given interdisciplinary researchers the opportunity to help drive our under

Leadership Realignment To Support Dining Services Transition

Dining Services is undergoing a significant transition from Aramark to in-house services.

Kent State University, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic

Kent State University initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street Kent to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Down and Out And Back Up: Kent State Ashtabula Student Nick Pizzi Turns His Life Around

In March 2015, Nick Pizzi hit rock bottom. After receiving his third DUI, he decided to stop drinking. But unfortunately, it was too late. Four months later, before his daughter’s eighth birthday, Pizzi was sentenced to one year in the Ashtabula County jail, where his life would change forever for the positive. On May 14, 2021, he will pick up his bachelor's degree diploma during the 72nd Commencement Ceremony at Kent State University at Ashtabula.

Excellence in Undergraduate and Graduate Research Mentorship Awards

From Kent State University's Division of Research & Economic Development

Kent State University is pleased to announce the t