College of Arts and Sciences

Kent State Ranks in the Top 100 of Best Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News & World Report
In its 2020 edition of Best Graduate Schools, U.S. News & World Report has ranked ºÚÁÏÍø in the top 100 of Best Graduate Education Schools.

Exciting Future Predicted for Brain Health Research Institute
With great hope and expectations for the future of brain health research at ºÚÁÏÍø, President Beverly J. Warren introduced Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., as the inaugural director of the university’s Brain Health Research Institute on Feb. 25.

Kent State Names Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., Inaugural Director of Brain Health Research Institute
Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., a leader in the field of neuroendocrinology and circadian rhythms, is the newly appointed director of ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s Brain Health Research Institute.

NSF Award Funds Sensor Research at Kent State’s New Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
Thanks to a rare Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), ºÚÁÏÍø researchers in the new Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute will be able to work with partners at Merck Performance Materials to advance life-saving sensory technology.
Advanced Materials Liquid Crystal Institute to Host Applied Mathematics Symposium on Feb. 9-10
Pan-African Studies Chair to Speak at Black History Month Symposium at York University

Neil Cooper Named Inaugural Director of Kent State’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies
ºÚÁÏÍø has chosen an international expert to lead the university’s new School of Peace and Conflict Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences, known for its study of nonviolent conflict management.
Kent State student team selected for competition.
BSCI faculty member shares insights into road salt contamination of freshwater
