College of Arts and Sciences

Researchers map aquatic-based, human-driven impacts on climate change
A study published in the journal Science uses a global experiment and predictive modeling to illustrate how human impacts to aquatic ecosystems are contributing to the global climate crisis.The study estimates rates of organic-matter decomposition in freshwater ecosystems (a source of carbon e…
Honoring Retiring Director Kessler and Celebrating 50 Years of Jewish Studies
On the evening of May 16, Âé¶¹¹û¶³ celebrated and honored the career of Senior Lecturer Chaya Kessler, the retiring director of Kent State’s Jewish Studies Program (JSP), with a special event held at the Âé¶¹¹û¶³ Hotel and Conference Center. With a theme of “Getting to Now …
New Professor Completes His ‘Freshman’ Year
Freshman year can be a little stressful, even for a faculty member. But Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., who just completed his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at Âé¶¹¹û¶³, is feeling content and excited for the next academic year.

Author of Everyday Peace Visits Kent State; Reflects on May 4 and School of Peace and Conflict Studies
Roger Mac Ginty, Ph.D., Professor in Defense, Development & Diplomacy at Durham University (UK), recently visited Âé¶¹¹û¶³ as an invited colloquium speaker of the School of Peace and Conflict Studies. On March 12, Mac Ginty gave a presentation titled “Two Cheers for Ignorance: The M…She's Staying for Graduate School!
As a high school senior just three years ago, Hannah Fender was not overly excited about attending Âé¶¹¹û¶³. Now, she loves it so much, she’s staying for graduate school.

Sydney Gallagher's College Career as an Exceptional Honors College Student
Sydney Gallagher, an Honors College senior graduating in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in biology, has had a college career chock-full of activities, learning experiences, and extraordinary accomplishments. Originally from Hudson, Ohio, Sydney decided to attend Kent State Universit…
Translation Studies Program Set to Celebrate 35 Years of Success
Âé¶¹¹û¶³â€™s Translation Studies program will be celebrating its 35th anniversary on April 12-13 and the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies with a full schedule of festivities and programming for its students, faculty, and alumni. “We have the most comprehensive tran…
Experimental collaboration between archaeologists and MeatEater highlights the prevalence of equifinality in archaeological interpretation
Âé¶¹¹û¶³â€™s experimental archaeologists, along with those from several other universities, joined forces with the popular hunting, outdoors, and conservation media platform, MeatEater, Inc., for a unique animal processing experiment, shedding new light on ancient stone knives and showcas…
Beyond the Eclipse: A Cosmic Conversation with Kent State Alumna Beth A. Cunningham
Join Beth A. Cunningham, Ph.D., a distinguished physicist and Âé¶¹¹û¶³ alumna, as she unravels the mysteries of the cosmos and shares her insights on the latest in space exploration and the scientific wonders of solar eclipses. Ahead of her highly anticipated presentation on the day of the eclipse, this is your chance to explore the universe through the eyes of an expert who stands at the forefront of astronomical discovery and education.
