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Kent State Ranks in Top 20 in the Nation for Library and Information Studies Program in U.S. News 2022 Best Graduate Schools Rankings

U.S. News & World Report ranks Kent State University in the top 20 Best Library and Information Studies Programs in the country in its 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Overall, Kent State is recognized in 12 new national rankings in the 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools, including three specialty rankings.

Kent State Geauga Recognized for Virtual Learning Initiative

Kent State University at Geauga doubled its video conferencing rooms, also known as “Zoom Rooms,” before the fall semester due to the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Zoom Rooms are designed to serve various purposes and room configurations for faculty and students, and they were recently featured in an article by EdTech.

How Food Connects Us

Food is all around us — and it’s not just a means for survival, but a way of learning about culture, a mode of sharing celebrations and entertainment, a category of media consumption. In Fall 2021, the Kent State course “Media, Food & Foodways” will explore the way food connects us.

Fire in the Heartland Screening, Virtual Panel Highlight Upcoming May 4 Commemoration

Movie's screening to be followed by a virtual panel discussion about the impact and lessons of May 4, 1970.

School of Theatre and Dance Ranked in Top 50 of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degrees by Study.com

Kent State University's School of Theatre and Dance is ranked #50 on Study.com's list of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree programs in the United States. In addition to this national ranking, the School of Theatre and Dance is one of only two theatre programs from the state of Ohio on the list. In its rankings, Study.com assesses hundreds of universities across the country and selected Kent State University based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more. 

Students Encouraged to Check SNAP Eligibility

SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is the most extensive federal nutrition program. With new exemptions in place due to the pandemic-related Federally Declared National Emergency, Kent State students may now qualify for food assistance.  

Thesis Student Analyzes LGBTQ+ Discrimination from a New Angle

Matthew Fowler is a graduating Honors College senior, majoring in public health and sociology.

First-Year Students Inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society

Kent State College of Business Administration Presents Daymond John as the Keynote of the Better Business Bureau of Akron’s 101 Year Anniversary Summit

Daymond John, founder/CEO of FUBU, presidential ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, star of ABC’s Shark Tank and CEO of The Shark Group, will speak at the Better Business Bureau of Akron’s 101 Year Anniversary celebration, BBB Anniversary Summit, on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in collaboration with the Kent State College of Business Administration’s Michael D. Solomon Entrepreneurship Speaker Series.

Kent State Faculty and Staff Surprise First-Year Students With Calls

At Kent State , Golden Flashes are known to take care of other Golden Flashes. With the pandemic looming over the school year, more than 100 Kent State faculty, staff and administrators checked in on first-year students over the phone last November to talk about their well-being and pathways for success during their first semester.

Shot in the Arm: Community, University Members Receive Vaccine at Field House Event

More than 2,000 area residents, including some Kent State University employees, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine March 23, during a mass vaccination event at the Kent State Field House. 

Meet Dr. Julie Evey, Assistant Professor, Psychology

Hello, my name is Isra Shaikh! I am a CCP student at the Kent State Twinsburg Campus.

A True Test: Training Future Nurses During a Pandemic

You may have heard it said, “when hard times come, notice those who remain, and the ones who disappear.” Nursing instructors are in a position to see this scenario playing out in the lives of their students at Kent State University at Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center.

COVID-19 Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Value, Purpose of Vaccinations

City and university leaders emphasized the need to vaccinate the campus community during a recent virtual town hall meeting. 

Kent State Takes Initiative To Combat Sexual Violence On Campus

Kent State has joined the Culture of Respect Collective, a two-year initiative offered through the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), to help end sexual violence on campus.

‘Import/Export’ Outdoor Exhibition at Kent State Addresses Imbalances and Inequalities of Global Import/Export Systems

From April 5 to May 15, visitors to the Kent State University campus will encounter a new, outdoor public art exhibition that stretches along the Lefton Esplanade between downtown Kent and the University Library. “Import/Export” addresses the imbalances and inequalities of global import/export systems. Artists from around the world were chosen based on how their works reflect the impact of these systems on their local spaces.

Number of Kent State University Community Members Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Increases Daily

Employees from Kent State University’s Child Development Center are among a growing list of groups from the university who recently “flashed their arms” and got vaccinated against COVID-19.

Save the Date for Kent State’s Homecoming 2021

Kent State University alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the university’s long-standing traditions. Kent State will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.

Taking a Deep Dive Into the Utilization of Oceanic Sediments

One of Kent State University’s newest faculty members in the Department of Geology has already made her mark with the recent publication of her and her colleagues’ work to better understand the effects of global warming as it relates to the arctic ocean. Allyson Tessin, assistant professor, specializes in biochemistry, oceanography and sedimentary geology. She is currently studying the relationship between the chemistry of the ocean and climate change.

Alumni Spotlight - Francisca Ugalde Zapico

Kent is surrounded by opportunities for community engagement— just ask School of Art alumna Francisca Ugalde Zapico.

Honors Thesis Student Plans to Construct Her Own Language

Read Between the Lines: Kent State Musicology Professor Looks Deeper Into the Life of Beethoven

In 1996, Theodore Albrecht, professor of musicology, was diligently working on his original project of annotating, translating and studying approximately 430 letters written to Ludwig van Beethoven by his friends and family. Then a new opportunity presented itself. Albrecht found that his two projects worked together to add further understanding and context, giving him the opportunity to add depth and discover new details of Beethoven’s life.

Thesis Student Partners with the Cleveland Zoo

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Leadership Center Names David Green February 2021 Student Leader of the Month

Senior Construction Management major David Green is the recipient of the Kent State University Leadership Center’s Student Leader of the

The 2021 Fashion Tech Hackathon Goes International

The Fashion Tech Hackathon, a cross circular event hosted by the Kent State University School of Fashion, has been on an upward trajectory since its inception in 2013. Read more about the Hackathon!

Kent State to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Spring Class of 2021, Honors Promise to 2020 Graduates of In-Person Ceremony to Be Held During Homecoming Weekend

Kent State University will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May for the Spring Class of 2021 and will welcome back all 2020 alumni for an in-person graduation ceremony during Homecoming Weekend this fall.

LGBTQ+ Center Recipient of Grant for QUEST Mentorship Program

The Akron Community Foundation has awarded the QUEST Mentorship Program, an initiative within the LGBTQ+ Center that provides 1:1 mentor/mentee relationships for students to focus on career guidance and general support, a $2,000 micro-grant for the coming year.

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Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series Presents Darnell-Jamal Lisby

The College of the Arts is proud to continue the acclaimed Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series with virtual presentations this spr

Kent State to Offer Master's in Artificial Intelligence

Amazon’s Alexa, iPhone’s Siri, the Roomba and many more innovations are examples of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is changing the world and simplifying life for everyone, resulting in a growing demand for AI professionals. Kent State University will start admitting students in the master's in Artificial Intelligence program starting fall 2021. The program will be offered within the Department of Computer Science.

Kent State Women’s Center Celebrates Silver Anniversary

With the celebration of Women’s History Month in March, it seemed fitting that the Kent State Women’s Center would officially kick off its 25th anniversary, continuing throughout 2021.

Meet CCP Student, Isra Shaikh

My name is Isra Shaikh, and I’m a CCP (college credit plus) student at the Kent State Geauga/Twinsburg campus.

Alumni Spotlight - Kris Palcho '90

When Kris was asked what keeps her engaged with CAE 30 years after graduating with her bachelor's degree, her response was rooted in CAE core values.

WKSU Reflects on Past Year

The year 2020 presented many challenges requiring major changes and adjustments for organizations everywhere. Instead of going the traditional route with an annual report for 2020, WKSU explored this past year with “2020: A Year in Review,” celebrating its 70th anniversary, highlighting its adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and covering major historical events.

Buzz Starner ’67 leaves lasting legacy supporting Senior Nursing Students

Buzz Starner ’67 was a Golden Flash through and through.

Alumna Uses Social Media Influence to Share COVID story, Provide Encouragement to Others