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Booking the Perfect Gift

Looking for holiday gifts for the avid reader on your list? 

Kent State University Press, the book publishing arm of the university, may have just what you need.  

Fall 2023 Newsletter

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves New Cybercriminology Major

The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new cybercriminology major within the Bachelor of Science degree at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Dec. 6. The new cybercriminology major will be offered fully online, in addition to a mostly online delivery at all Kent State campuses.

‘I’m Going to Take a More Ethical Approach to Business Standards’

Senior business major says education-abroad trip to Kigali, Rwanda, provided a new view on seeing the humanity in others.

IN A FLASH: A View of The Capitol

Students participating in Kent State's Columbus Program in State Issues received a private tour of the Ohio Statehouse. 

Flashes at the State Capitol

Immersive internship program puts Kent State students to work inside the Ohio Statehouse.

Finding Confidence and Courage in Self-Defense

Kent State alumnus helps students and members of the community find their confidence in learning self-defense.

33 Kent State Faculty Members Named Among Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide 

Kent State's top-notch research and R1 status are showcased in a study.

Mastering the Marimba

What makes a music major want to concentrate on such a unique instrument as the marimba? Senior Matt Nowak said showed Kent State Today that there's a lot to love.

Graduate Turns Hobby and Love of Space Into a Full-Time Career as YouTube Sensation

Isaac Arthur began his collegiate journey at Kent State Ashtabula, building on his mother’s Golden Flash legacy.

Young Brainiacs: I PROMISE Fourth Graders Have Fun Learning Science

Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 94 fourth-grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.

Master of Music in Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

Kent State University’s Master of Music in Music Education (MMME) program has earned a place in Intelligent.com’s Best 40 Accredited Online Master’s in Music Education Programs.

IN A FLASH: Daring Mighty Things

An inspirational message welcomes visitors to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering's new expansion.

Rubble Busters SkyHack Team Creates a Lifesaving Drone on the Fly 

Rubble Busters' innovative autonomous search and report features won a first-place award in SkyHack 2023.   

Solutions for Challenges Around the World, Presented at Kent State

International Fulbright scholars studying at Kent State presented their plans addressing vital issues in their home countries. 

Tiny Insects Play a Big Role in Forest Recovery

Kent State researchers are studying the ways that insects help in the recovery of forests. 

IN A FLASH: One World, United in Dance

“Dance ’23: One World” ran from Dec. 1-3 in the E.

Relationship With Local IT Company a Win-Win

For more than 10 years, Kent State University at Ashtabula has built a partnership with the technology company ID Networks, giving information technology students real-life experience in their field and helping connect them to a potential employer.  

South African Students Embraced by Their 'Cousins' Upon Arrival at Kent State

Sounds of joyful singing could be heard coming from Oscar Ritchie Hall, when a group of nine students and their professor from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed to Kent State University as part of an exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in South Africa. 

Kent State of Mind: Callie Cunningham - Finding My Place

Between playing in two MAC Championships, being named to the 2023 MAC All-Tournament Team, and getting involved with student leadership programs on campus in the last few years, Kent State is where I've truly come into my own as a player and person.

Curating a Diversified Collection – One Book at a Time

Libraries are an integral part of our communities and education. They provide resources for learning, study, entertainment and culture. It is important for libraries to house collections that are as diverse as the communities they serve. Here is how Kent State works to do that.

Season’s Greetings from College of Nursing Dean Versie Johnson-Mallard

As we approach the end of another eventful year, I am delighted to reflect on the remarkable progress we have achieved within our College

President Diacon Encourages Campus Community to Embrace Core Values During 'Times of Stress'

Kent State President Todd Diacon encouraged the campus community to lean on the university's core values during times of stress and pressure, as many are feeling now with the ongoing unrest in Israel and Gaza.

IN A FLASH: Scenes of Life at the Kent State Opera Theatre

The Kent State Opera Theatre's Fall 2023 concert explored themes of love in all its forms. 

Handmade for the Holidays

It’s that time of the year again. Flurries are in the air, finals are looming and the Kent State University School of Art Annual Holiday Sale event is on its way. “There will be a variety of items on sale by various student organizations from the School of Art, so there will be a little bit of something available for everyone's needs or wants at every price,” said Associate Professor Andrew Kuebeck.

Isaac Arthur, ’01

Isaac Arthur, ’01, loves to discuss the infinite possibilities of space. His enthusiasm has led him to more than 767,000 subscribers and 600 videos on his YouTube channel “Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur.” He attracted the attention of the National Space Society, winning its Space Pioneer Award for Education via Mass Media in 2020 and taking on the role of president for the organization in 2023.

Kent State Alumna's Card Design In The Spotlight After Kelce Family Selects It For Holiday Greeting

There’s a Kent State alumna behind the card Jason and Kylie Kelce selected for their family’s 2023 holiday greeting: Megan Cash, ’13. She designed the festive plaid template “Madras” for design marketplace/online retailer Minted.

Fantastic Scholastic Book Fair Brings Nostalgia and Gift Ideas

Kent State University's Instructional Resource Center is hosting its 15th annual Scholastic Book Fair providing nostalgia and holiday shopping through Dec. 1 at 4:30 p.m.

Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2.8M to Support Scholarships and Programs

Kent State University supporters once again joined together during the university’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.

Haute Couture Thrives at Kent State's American Academy in Paris

Couture creations by a senior fashion design major at Kent State's American Academy in Paris were recently highlighted in an Instagram post. 

The Place for Peace in Internationalization

Read Center Director Amanda Johnson, Ph.D., speaks at international education summit with esteemed guests like Ecuador's president in the audience

Creating a Halftime Show That Wows

It’s college football Saturday. Kent State University fans are eager for a great game and a great halftime show. The Marching Golden Flashes take the field and ... look at them march! They’re forming the shape of a person. Now he’s dancing? How do they do that?

IN A FLASH: Learning the Ins and Outs of Patient Care

Kent State nursing students learn fundamental skills using sophisticated patient simulators and each other. 

Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Construction Management

She started as an intern in 2018, and just a few short years later Kent State University alumna Grace Kormos is currently the only female construction manager at her company.

How Does ChatGPT Work, Anyway?

ChatGPT currently has over 180 million users as of August 2023. But how does this chatbot work? What are the potential impacts of its use in academia? How could its increasing utlization affect future grads and their careers?

‘If You Give It to Us, It Goes to Students’

From Nov. 27-Dec. 15, the Giving Tree in the Kent State CARES Center provides and easy way to anyone to help Kent State students in need.