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IN A FLASH: A Community of Explorers

Kent State's University College helps students decide on the degree program — and career path — that's right for them.

Symposium’s Keynote Focuses on Effects of Stress on Mental Health

Kent State University’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium began Thursday with a keynote address by Tracy L. Bale, Ph.D., titled "The biology of trauma: Understanding risk and resilience."  

Butch Named Heritage Ohio Volunteer of the Year

What makes a town like Kent, Ohio special? The people, right? What about the special events?  

Breaking Cultural Barriers Through Conversation

The Conversation Partners Program at Kent State is a voluntary program that pairs international students with students from the United States for a once-a-week chat to discuss their different cultures.

What's the Big Idea? Trauma Room Design

President Todd Diacon is on the move – literally – as part of his new video series called “What’s the Big Idea?”

Dig. Shovel. Plant. Water. Repeat. RPTM Students, Faculty Volunteer at CVNP

Students and faculty from the Recreation, Park, Tourism and Management program volunteered to plant trees recently at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Macedonia. View the slideshow.

IN A FLASH: The Campus Is Her Classroom

Students in the Horticulture Technology program at Kent State's Salem Campus take "field trips" literally. 

Professors Aim to Solve Teacher Shortage One Student at a Time

Two Kent State University professors believe the best way to get more teachers in the classroom is to keep more education majors in college. 

Women in Engineering Club Builds Organization from Ground Up 

Since its inception in 2021, the KSU Women in Engineering Club has been busy hosting school groups and guest speakers while working toward becoming an official chapter of the Society of Women Engineers.

IN A FLASH: Using Sound to See

Sonography is one of the concentrations students in the radiology program at Kent State's Salem Campus can study. 

Parkland School Shooting Survivor Shares Lessons, Encourages Journalistic Empathy

Eric Garner, a teacher who was able to shield his students from harm during the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school shooting, urged journalism and media students to cover tragedies with empathy during an interactive discussion at the May 4 Visitors Center Reflection Gallery on Oct. 25. 

‘Dear Vaccine’ Enjoys Stage Debut at National Academy of Sciences

The debut performance of took place in the auditorium of the National Academy of Science in Washington, D.C., on Monday night. 

We got Lasers! The Engraving Kind

Workshop allowed students to use laser engraving tools on denim for unique projects.

2022 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Celebrated at Oct. 21 Ceremony

The Distinguished Teaching Award, sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, is presented to three faculty members who demonstrate e

First-Year Student Ava Latham Leaves Former High School Peers a Legacy

Ava Latham created a sensory room at her former high school that garnered her a coveted Gold Award from Girl Scouts, the organization’s highest honor and the pinnacle of achievements for Latham, who has been a member since the second grade. 

All-Star Lineup of Neuroscience Alumni to Speak at Symposium

Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) will be welcoming a bevy of accomplished alumni back to the Kent Campus when it hosts the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27 and 28. 

Kent Indian Association Marks Diwali with Traditional Celebration

Several hundred Kent State University students and friends attended the annual Diwali celebration at the Kent Student Center Ballroom Sunday evening.

Flashes Defend Wagon Wheel for Fourth Straight Season

The Golden Flashes successfully defended the Wagon Wheel on Saturday afternoon, capturing the coveted trophy for the fourth consecutive year in a 33-27 victory over the University of Akron Zips at Dix Stadium.

Womanhood and Sisterhood Are Focus for Iranian Poet

Winner of the 2021 Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize, Farnaz Fatemi, was invited to the Kiva auditorium on Oct. 20 to read select poems from her acclaimed book, “Sister Tongue.”

Kent State LaunchNET Celebrates 10 Years, Unveils New Space in DI Hub

Kent State University’s LaunchNET celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday and cut the ribbon on its new

Kent State LaunchNET Celebrates 10 Years, Unveils New Space in DI Hub

Kent State University’s LaunchNET celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday and cut the ribbon on its new office suite in the Design Innovation Hub.

Christopher Roman, Ph.D.

Familiar Face 

Christopher Roman, Ph.D.

Professor and Graduate Studies Coordinator
English
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

August 2004

Falling For Kent State

Students braved the cold weather Thursday night to attend Fall Fest, an event held by the Flash Activities Board (FAB) on the Centennial Green. The event featured coffee mug giveaways, horse-and-carriage rides and snacks.  

Kristin Dowling

Familiar Face 

Kristin Dowling

Director, IdeaBase
College of Communication and Information
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

September 2012

Trent Stratton

Familiar Face 

Trent Stratton

Senior Associate Athletic Director
Athletics
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

September 2002

IN A FLASH: Recognizing 70 Years of History

The Unity Walkway on Manchester Field honors the rich history of Kent State's Black and Latinx fraternities and sororities. 

SURE Fellows Demonstrate Kent State's R1 Status in Action

SURE presenters represented the 122 students who participated in the program during summer 2022, an increase of 50 students from the previous year. SURE is sponsored by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs and the office of President Todd Diacon, as well as several individuals, departments, colleges, institutes and others. 

Pronouns Are More Than Words, They Represent Identity

On International Pronoun Day, the Kent State University LGBTQ+ Center held an event honoring all pronouns. The importance of respecting pronouns was explained and a group discussion was led to further examine the complexities of genders and pronouns.

Going Hollywood! First Photos Released From Netflix Movie Filmed on Campus

Netflix has released a movie trailer and still photos, including a picture showing a scene in the Kent Student Center, from the upcoming feature film "White Noise," a movie that was filmed last year across Northeast Ohio, including scenes shot on the Kent Campus. 

Employee Self-Identification Portal Now Open

The self-identification process helps Kent State understand the composition of our diversified workforce, improve accessibility and disability inclusion efforts, support allocation of resources for Employee Resource Groups and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and advancement initiatives. Consider being counted!

Kent City Health Department Jynneos (Monkeypox) Vaccine Clinics

The DeWeese Health Center Electronic Health Record portal is now open for Kent State students, faculty and staff to schedule appointments for the Kent City Health Department Jynneos Vaccine (Monkeypox) clinic.

ADVISORY: Special Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, Oct. 24

The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct.

Dr. Marla E. Pérez-Davis Joins the KSU-CAE on a Short-Term Collaboration

IN A FLASH: Down by the Riverside

The Portage County Hike and Bike Trail is a great place to exercise - or relax - that's not far from campus. 

Don't miss the inaugural Employee Resource Group Summit

Kent State Employee Resource Groups are pleased to announce their inaugural ERG Summit: Connect Across Campuses. Join virtually on Thursday, Oct. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. to learn more about each Employee Resource Group, their plans for the year, advocacy achievements and more. 

NASA Darts Into the Future with Asteroid Redirection

Ye Lu, assistant professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, gives his thoughts on NASA's recent Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART).