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Kent State Invites Educators to Apply for Summer Workshop ��һ�Թ��� May 4, 1970

Kent State University invites educators of students in grades 6-12 to apply by March 1 for its 2021 Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop, “Making Meaning of May 4: The 1970 Kent State Shootings in U.S. History,” which has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.

Nursing Students Gain Experience Through COVID-19 Testing

In the course Community Health Nursing, Taryn Burhanna’s students are required to complete 60 clinical hours and eight laboratory simulation hours. Burhanna, community health nursing coordinator, wanted to ensure students in this course could get their hours and gain real-life experience by tapping into coronavirus relief efforts on campus.

Honors Student Supports Community and Prepares for Graduate Programs Through Internship

Kent State Researchers Use Liquid Crystal to Control Bacteria Movement

A liquid crystal research group at Kent State led by Oleg Lavrentovich, Ph.D., is knocking on the doors of the biomedical industry with its current project. The recent publication of research explains a technique of controlling bacteria movement with liquid crystal structures that could have a potential impact in many areas of research and medical care.   

Bianka M. Hausknecht

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Bianka M. Hausknecht

Administrative Assistant
Kent State University Museum
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

December 2015

D. J. Smith

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D. J. Smith

Secretary
Graduate Programs Office
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

December 2015

Adam Lockwood

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Adam Lockwood

Assistant Professor
School Psychology 
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

January 2021

Lorie’l Johnson

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Kent Campus

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November 2020

Internship Helps Honors Student Clarify Career Goals

Jayden Stearns is a third-year Kent State Honors College student whose internship position at Shared Moravian Ministry Ohio was created w

Cassidy Ridley

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Cassidy Ridley

Lab Technician
Biological Sciences
Kent Campus

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June 2018

COVID-19 Study Urges Precaution in College Students

As the COVID-19 pandemic approaches a one-year mile marker, the temptation and opportunity to socialize, party, and indulge in public events grows increasingly stronger. Associate Professor Clarissa Thompson received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to reinforce the dangers of the virus to the public.

Kent State Fashion Alumnus Brings Custom Designs to Toledo

Kent State alumnus Nicholas Harper is using his fashion education to create custom pieces like wedding dresses, masks and suits from his own store in Toledo, Ohio. Recently featured on WTVG 13ABC, Harper, a fashion design alumnus, can alter anything from formal gowns to dress shirts.

Honors Student Challenges Herself in the Bridal Fashion Industry

LGBTQ+ Center Marks 10-Year Milestone

In a month synonymous with cupid, hearts and chocolates, it seems fitting that Kent State University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is set to celebrate 10 years of love beginning on Valentine’s Day and extending through the end of the year.

21 Things to Love ��һ�Թ��� Kent State 

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so what better way to celebrate the day dedicated to love than celebrating something we all h

Alumni Spotlight - Patricia Zinsmeister Parker

The journey of an artist comes with many twists and turns.

Kent State University Museum Announces Reopening and Newest Exhibition 'Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe'

The Kent State University Museum has reopened to the public and is excited to announce its newest exhibition, “Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe,” on display from February 2021 through December 2021. The exhibition features 75 pieces exclusive to the museum’s permanent collection, showcasing common features shared by regional costume across Western and Eastern Europe.

Larry Armstrong, ’79, ’80

Lawrence R. Armstrong, ’79, ’80, is the epitome of a devoted Kent State University alumni, particularly of our architecture program.

Larry is a native Clevelander (Painesville, OH), an architecture graduate and a member of one of the early student cohorts to study abroad with Kent State in Florence in 1979. After graduation, Larry went on to serve as President and CEO, and now Chairman, of Ware Malcomb – an international architecture, interior, civil engineering and branding firm. His personal success is notable on its own. However, it’s the dedication he and his wife (aka: high school and college sweetheart), Sandy, have shown to Kent State that has changed the future for so many other Golden Flashes. Currently, they co-chair the university’s Campaign Executive Committee, and he serves on the Kent State University Foundation Board, volunteers to support the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, and they generously support architecture, fashion, dance and study abroad programs for our students. This dynamic and philanthropic leader has set trends in his industry and is blazing a trail for KSU students to have their own bright futures. Larry and Sandy personify what it means to say Flashes Take Care of Flashes! Get to know Larry in his own words.

Leadership Center Names Isabella Alvarino January 2021 Student Leader of the Month

Freshman Fashion Design major Isabella “Zaz” Alvarino is the January recipient of the Kent State University Leadership Center's&nbsp

Leadership Center Names Isabella Alvarino January 2021 Student Leader of the Month

Freshman Fashion Design major Isabella “Zaz” Alvarino is the recipient of the Kent State University Leadership Center’s Stude

Kent State Professors Research Proper Use of Face Masks to Better Protect From COVID-19

Two professors have conducted much-needed research on face coverings that use alternative textiles to protect the public from COVID-19 and how to keep those masks virus-free.

Separating Fact from Fiction the Topic of Op-Ed by Julie M. Mazzei

Julie Mazzei, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, wrote an op-ed titled "Being able to separate fact from fiction will save a government of, by, and for the people" which appeared on  on Feb.7.  

Yoshi Hakutani

Yoshi Hakutani (Professor Emeritus, English Department) has published American Haiku, Eastern Philosophies, and Modernist Poetics (Lanham

Alfred Guiffrida

Alfred Guiffrida, Management & Information Systems, presented Modeling Carbon Emissions for Last Mile Delivery  at the Internati

Erin ’03 and Daniel ’03 Matthews

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Tim ’83 and Teresa ’84 McCarty

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Kent State Graduate Conjures Laughs on 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us'

Stacy Alan never expected her life to revolve around magic. This 2006 graduate of Kent State University, who uses the stage name “Alan” and identifies herself a mentalist, has always had a passion for the mind and dedicated her life to studying and analyzing how the mind works, starting with her BA in psychology. Once she met her now-husband Jason Alan, a lifelong magician, her life flipped and that passion for the mind turned into a passion in tricking other’s minds - through magic.

Honors Student Reflects on Internship with FirstEnergy

Alfred Guiffrida

Alfred Guiffrida, Management & Information Systems, Authored a journal article, "Distance Metrics Matter: Analyzing Optimization Algo

Kent State Anthropology Professor Featured for Expertise in Cultural Appropriation

Evgenia Fotiou, assistant professor of anthropology, was recently featured in Yoga Journal for her expertise on indigenous religions, healing practices and cultural appropriation.

Kent State University Professor Receives NIH Grant to Automate Biomedical Data Processing

In the medical field, demand for technological advances that can speed data analysis and be less prone to human error continues to increase. Robert Clements recently received a federal grant to continue his work creating a more efficient and improved system to analyze medical data that will benefit not only the biomedical industry but also students at Kent State.

Math matters during a pandemic

Title: Math matters during a pandemic: A novel, brief educational intervention combats whole number bias to improve

Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series Presents Schele Williams

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

Time Management Tips from Vladis

Managing your time as a college student is very important to keep oneself organized and feeling less stressed.

Brain Health Research Institute Pilot Grants Awarded to Kent State Researchers and Collaborators

The Kent State University Brain Health Research Institute is pleased to announce the following Pilot Grant 2020 award winners:

Kent State Becomes the First University in Ohio to Offer Direct Admission to MBA Program to First-Year and Transfer Students

This fall, Kent State University’s College of Business Administration will begin offering direct admission to its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program to qualifying, incoming freshmen and students transferring into business programs.