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From Kent to London

Meredith Blair’s passion for politics started at a young age, but it was her time at �鶹���� and abroad that strengthened h

Performing Arts Center Announces Strategic Shift for 15th Season

As the curtain closes on its 2024–2025 season, the Performing Arts Center at �鶹���� at Tuscarawas is proud to announce a b

Bridging AI and Mental Health

Evan Dan, a junior at Solon High School who is enrolled in College Credit Plus (CCP) at �鶹����, received the “Best Paper A

The Interview That Turned Into an Inter-Generational Friendship

Kent State graduate student Lauren Paterson and former teacher Marc Myers were recently featured on WBUR’s ‘Here and Now’ sharing their work together on The Legacy Project.

IN A FLASH: A FAB-tastic Block Party

A mid-April Block Party, presented by the Flashes Activities Board, welcomed spring to campus with makers' tables, a caricature artist, a photo booth, a giant, inflatable slide and more. 

Leadership Transition in Finance and Administration

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Aging with Care Through Technology

As a doctoral student of sociology, Adedayo Adeagbo is doing her research on dignity care for aging people using advancements of technology in healthcare.

Kent State Students Make Filing Less Taxing

With the intent of helping members of the community in need of tax assistance, �鶹����’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free income tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers while giving students real-world experience.

Master of Public Health Online a ‘Transformative Experience’

�鶹����’s nationally distinctive Master of Public Health (MPH) program provides students interested in continuing their public health educational journey online with several options, including the MPH with concentrations in health policy and management or social and behavioral sciences, and the STEM-designated MPH in epidemiology. The program positively impacts current graduate students and alumni in different ways.

The Flight Path to Future Success

My name is Jackson Polcyn, I am an aeronautics major concentrating in

Former Kent State Staffer Turns 110

Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three Kent State presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.

Kent State Graduates in the I Promise Program Are ‘Shining Examples of Scholarship, Service and Passion’

Three students who are members of the first cohort of the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise program graduated from Kent State during the spring 2025 commencement.

IN A FLASH: Scenes from Commencement 2025

Feelings of joy, excitement and achievement filled Kent State's Memorial Arena and Convocation Center as members of the university's Spring Class of 2025 walked the stage to receive their degrees. 

Kent State School of Fashion Has Role in Bringing Rare Salvador Dali Paintings to Ohio

What started as a simple conversation between a �鶹���� School of Fashion student and the American head of the global luxury menswear and fabric brand Scabal touched off a series of events that will result in a group of rarely seen Salvador Dali paintings having their North American debut in Northeast Ohio on June 12.

‘What is Your Raspberry?’

Brother Rogério Renato Mateucci, Rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), delivered a deeply moving speech that challenged graduates to find meaning through courage and compassion.

Hairbrained: A Graduation Story of Success and Resilience

In a moment that captures the spirit of academic achievement, Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., �鶹����'s executive vice president and provost, delivered a powerful message to the Advanced Degree Class of 2025 – a message that goes far beyond traditional congratulations.

Kent State Celebrates the Class of 2025

Legacies Change Lives: Marissa Baker

The compassion, empathy and care nurses showed Marissa Baker when her mother suddenly passed led her to pursue a career in nurs

Kent State Is the Place to BEE

Providing and maintaining a sustainable, bee-friendly environment has earned Kent State a Bee Campus USA certification. Our healthy on-campus pollinators not only help the environment but also provide opportunities for learning and community engagement. 

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Spring 2025 Commencements

It's commencement time at Kent State! The university will welcomes more than 4,800 new graduates from the spring Class of 2025 in ceremonies on May 8, 9, 10 and 16. 

Assistant Dean Liz Sinclair Devotes Career to Kent State

The Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Assessment at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Liz Sinclair has worked with thousands of students during her 48-year career at the university. Now, as the spring 2025 semester ends, she sets her sights on retirement.

Kent State Confers Advanced Degrees During Commencement Ceremony

�鶹���� is celebrating its first group of graduates, with the university conferring 1,169 advanced degrees as part of its Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies.

Exploring Mycelium-Based Composites: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Materials

A new project funded by the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute

Driven By Discovery

�鶹���� Honors College senior Kendra Dillon is wrapping up her undergraduate career with an impressive list of achievements, research contributions and future plans that have garnered attention well beyond campus. 

IN A FLASH: Enter The Stress-Free Zone

Finals Week can be a stressful time for students, so Kent State offers opportunities for students to take a break from their studies and relax with therapy dogs and  fun activities. 

Celebrating 20 Years of Service

The 20-Year Club Service Award is an annual distinction established in 1966 to honor classified and unclassified staff employees who have dedicated 20 years of continuous service to �鶹����.  

Announcing the 2025 President’s Award of Distinction

The President’s Award of Distinction was created as a recognition program to reward staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to Kent State in advancing the university’s strategic priorities and core values.

Recognizing Outstanding Research and Scholarship

The Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award, the New Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award, and the 2025 Excellence in Research Mentoring Awards for graduates and undergraduates were recently announced. 

Celebrating Outstanding and Distinguished Teachers

Professors are more than educators; the connection they build in and beyond the classroom shapes the lives of students. To recognize the great professionals working at the university, the Distinguished Teaching Award and the Outstanding Teaching Award are given to Kent State educators for their remarkable achievements.

Faculty Recognized for Excellence

Each year, �鶹���� President Todd Diacon recognizes Kent State faculty members with the President’s Faculty Excellence Award. Recommended by department chairs and deans, these recipients are being honored for their national and international achievements. 

Betting Big on D.C. Students’ Futures

�鶹���� is making significant contributions for the future of students in our nation’s capital. Advancing its strategic priorities, the university is backing a $30 million investment in the D.C. College Access Program’s (DC CAP) cohort-based scholarship initiative, the largest known contribution ever made toward helping D.C. students complete their postsecondary education.  

What College Students Should Know �鶹���� Buying Insurance

Choosing any insurance can be intimidating due to the number of options and types available. Two �鶹���� professors with expertise in insurance gave Kent State Today readers advice on how to navigate the world of insurance with a focus on students.

Kent State Signs Agreement to Expand Partnerships in Central Asia

�鶹���� has signed an agreement with Osh State University in Kyrgyzstan to help the Central Asian university develop graduate programs in cell biology and molecular genetics.

Translating Research Into Real-World Healing

Jaime Shuster, Ph.D., blends psychology, public health and research to improve patient care at Cleveland Clinic.

Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies

The �鶹���� alumni family will grow by more than 4,800 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Spring Class of 2025 will be recognized with commencement ceremonies on May 8-10 and May 16.

'Freedom Is Not Given, It Is Fought For'

Julian Grimes, a graduating senior and president of Black United Students (BUS), delivered an impassioned speech connecting the historical struggle for civil rights to current challenges facing higher education.