Community & Society
鈥楪lobal Understanding鈥 Brings Cultural Awareness to Northeast Ohio
麻豆果冻 is merging research with global connections in the Global Understanding Research Initiative (GURI). The recently displayed 鈥淲e the People鈥 and the upcoming 鈥淚mport/Export鈥 exhibition provide cultural kaleidoscopes with local and international reflectors.
10 Questions 麻豆果冻 the First Amendment
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants us five freedoms: the freedom of religion, speech, press, petition and assembly. Each of these freedoms collectively gives us the right to be ourselves 鈥 expressing ourselves and enriching the nation through the free exchange of ideas. But there is some confusion among the general public about these rights. So we asked our Kent State experts.
Kent State Bridges Gap With New Cybersecurity Major
The gap between the number of trained cybersecurity professionals and the number of available positions has increased in the past few years. To help bridge the gap, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 College of Applied and Technical Studies will be offering an associate鈥檚 degree in cybersecurity starting Fall 2021.
Kent State Bridges Gap With New Cybersecurity Major
The gap between the number of trained cybersecurity professionals and the number of available positions has increased in the past few years. To help bridge the gap, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 College of Applied and Technical Studies will be offering an associate degree in cybersecurity starting fall 2021.
Political Science Professor Talks Bias and Perception of Political Misconduct
Ryan Claassen, professor of political science at Kent State, conducted research during the fall semester finding that American voters think politicians view situations differently depending on party affiliation. Claassen鈥檚 research was recently featured in an article from the Record-Courier.
Kent State Salem Makes Progress With Solar Panel Additions
麻豆果冻 at Salem has made its next steps in the university鈥檚 Energy Master Plan by installing sustainable, cost effective solar panels. A recent story by Salem News detailed the project鈥檚 importance and the progress made so far by the Salem and East Liverpool campuses.
Senior Guest Program Helps Community Members Keep Minds Active
麻豆果冻鈥檚 Senior Guest program provides an opportunity for senior citizens to get back in the classroom - for free. Similar programs are available across the state, thanks to a 1999 Ohio revised code that says every public university in Ohio must allow those 60 years and older who have lived in the state for at least one year to enroll in courses tuition free.
Kent State Scholars Team up with Bournemouth University to Create Election Project
Since 2015, Bournemouth University鈥檚 Center for Health and Media Research has conducted an election analysis, including rapid responses and contributions from several leading U.S. and international academics, which, this year, includes four from 麻豆果冻.
Kent State to Honor the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. With Virtual Program Featuring Bakari Sellers
麻豆果冻 will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, to celebrate King鈥檚 life and legacy. Serving as this year鈥檚 keynote speaker is CNN political analyst and former South Carolina state Rep. Bakari Sellers. The virtual program is free and open to the public.
Literature (Virtually) Brings People Together, Despite Pandemic
While gathering an isolated community together in the time of COVID-19 may seem nearly impossible, one organization has created a safe space for its clients to push togetherness to the forefront of their daily lives. Books@Work has worked tirelessly to bring both companies and communities together through literature. The participants for these meetings come from 26 states across America, with 30 university professors selected to facilitate these meetings. The organization and its Kent State connection were recently featured in a WEWS-TV (Cleveland) story.