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First-Year Student Finds Her Path Through Kent State’s Exploratory Program

When Alex Newnes arrived at �鶹���� this fall, she wasn't sure what career path she wanted to pursue. But unlike many undecided students, Newnes saw this uncertainty not as a drawback, but as an opportunity – one that led her specifically to Kent State's Exploratory program.

INTRODUCING MEGAN BRATTLEY - HONORS STUDENT, ATHLETE AND FUTURE ONCOLOGIST

Megan Brattley, an Honors College senior graduating this spring 2025, was recruited by �鶹���� as a softball player from the small town of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. For two years, she played her heart out on  as both a catcher and utility player, taking a break this year to focus on her academic goals, with sights set on a career in oncology.

Presidential Hero Turns 100!

It’s not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for �鶹���� graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with Kent State Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.

IN A FLASH: Visiting From Turkey

A visiting scholar from Turkey came to Kent State to speak about culturally diverse themes in picture books for young readers.

Cutting-Edge Equipment and Facility Upgrades Enhance Veterinary Technology Program

Thanks to the generous support of the Reeves Foundation and the Rosenberry Foundation, the �鶹���� College of Applied and T

In the News: Sports, Public Health and Community Research Showcased

“In the News” features �鶹����’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action. 

Giving Tuesday: Supporting Causes Close to Your Heart

This Giving Tuesday season, you can start a ripple effect that drives change far beyond Kent State. This monthlong celebration of giving offers you the opportunity to invest in the future by giving through Kent State to the cause closest to your heart.

The Future of Sustainable Fashion: Research on Recycled Fabrics

Kent State Receives US State Department Grant to Review Turkmenistan Higher Education

The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan has awarded �鶹���� a grant to study the higher education system of the Central Asian nation and develop proposals for improvements.

IN A FLASH: Fiery Skies at Sunrise

Fiery, fall colors filled the cloudy skies above Kent State on an early morning in November. 

Kent State Reviewing Language from Ohio Bathroom Bill

�鶹���� is reviewing the language of a bill recently signed into law by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine that requires colleges and universities to designate separate bathrooms, locker rooms and overnight accommodations for the exclusive use of either males and females, based on one’s gender assigned at or near birth. 

IN A FLASH: Bringing Students to STEM Studies

A group of high school students from Cleveland visited campus as part of a grant-funded program designed to showcase STEM education opportunities in robotics and computer science. 

ADVISORY: �鶹���� Board of Trustees Meeting, Dec. 12

The �鶹���� Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at noon on Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Kent Student Center, Room 306, on the Kent Campus. 

Problem Solver: Doctoral Student Strives to Make Drones Safer

Esrat Farhana Dulia won first place in Kent State’s 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition in the Graduate College for her innovative research in a surveillance sensor network that will enable Advanced Air Mobility operators to guide authorized uncrewed aerial vehicles in safe flight paths that would avoid potential collisions. 

‘You May Never Know the Impact That You have’

“Teaching is one of those fields where you may never know the impact that you have,” said Lisa Borgerding, Ph.D., professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at �鶹����. The lasting impact she has had on her students in preparing them for success in the workforce through hands-on learning experiences has resulted in her being recognized and honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award.  

A Message of Gratitude and Warmth from College of Nursing Dean Versie Johnson-Mallard

A Year of Transformation at the College of Nursing

As we prepare to close out 2024, I am filled with deep gratit

Kent State Observes Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 27-Dec. 1

�鶹���� observes Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 27-Dec. 1. No classes are scheduled during this time.

15 Years of the Cohn Jewish Student Center's Growing Community

Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at �鶹����. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.

Students in the Wild: Wyatt Burke’s Summer Internship with Cleveland Electric Laboratories

At Cleveland Electric Laboratories, Wyatt Burke dove deep into the world of industrial temperature sensor manufacturing, transforming dated design concepts into cutting-edge 3D models that showcase the power of engineering creativity.

Building Relationships While Teaching Future Teachers

Cheryl Potenza-Radis, Ph.D., assistant professor of Early Childhood Education in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, uses her classroom to build significant partnerships and relationships with students. And now she has an Outstanding Teaching Award to demonstrate the success of that approach.

Blue Shirts: The Muscle of the Student Center

If you’ve ever been to the Kent Student Center, you’re aware of the constant motion within those walls. Events, meetings, presentations and more spring up frequently in the Ballroom, on the third floor, in the Schwebel Room, on the second floor balcony, in the Governance Chambers. But have you ever thought about how all that happens? The answer is simple. The Blue Shirts do it.

IN A FLASH: The Fleet in Fog

The mist of a foggy, fall morning shrouded the aircraft at the �鶹���� Airport.

IN A FLASH: I Am First Week

"I Am First Week" at �鶹���� honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.

Cultural Flavors Shine Bright on Kent State's First Snowy Night

As the first light snow of the season fell on �鶹����, the Student Center Ballroom radiated warmth and camaraderie during the International Cook-Off Competition. The event, part of International Education Week, brought together hundreds of students, faculty and staff to celebrate global flavors and cultural diversity.

In the News: Post-Election Conversations, School of Fashion Showcased

“In the News” features �鶹����’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action. 

What's The Big Idea? Marcello Fantoni

President Diacon speaks with Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., about Kent State's global presence. 

Former Golden Flashes Named Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalists

Antonio Gates and James Harrison, two Golden Flashes alumni who took drastically different paths to professional football stardom, now find themselves a step closer to football immortality as semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.

Pass the Turkey, Hold the Arguments

After one of the most contentious elections in American history, we are entering the holiday season when family dinners can be an argument waiting to happen.

IN A FLASH: Trans Day of Remembrance

Nov. 20 the National Trans Day of Remembrance. Members of Kent State's LGBTQ+ community and allies honored trans lives lost with observances on campus.

Time to Celebrate! Kent State Tuscarawas Women’s Volleyball Hailed as National Champions

The campus community joined together with pizza and joy Nov. 19 at Kent State Tuscarawas to celebrate their national champion women’s volleyball program. 

Kent State Tuscarawas Women’s Volleyball Team Makes History as 2024 USCAA Division II National Champions

Natural Gas Odor Impacts Portions of Kent Campus

Multiple buildings on �鶹����’s Kent Campus were affected Tuesday morning by a strong odor of natural gas, leading some employees and students to vacate their buildings.

BHRI News - December 2024

Video: Marching Golden Flashes Get First Look at New Facility

On Nov. 18, �鶹���� President Todd Diacon and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated Kent State Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes. 

Students in the Wild: Paul Coulter's Journey in Energy System Innovation

When Paul Coulter began his internship at �鶹����, he knew he was stepping into an opportunity that aligned perfectly with his passion for sustainability and renewable energy.

Nationally Ranked, ‘Backyard’ Access

�鶹����’s School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.