University News
Preserving May 4 Was Special Work of Four Faculty Members
A team of devoted Kent State faculty led the drive to achieve national recognition of the significance of May 4, 1970.
With Music Blaring and Temperatures Rising, Kent State Celebrates 50 Years of Glass
At first glance, it looks more like an art studio, make that a hot art studio ... music blaring, temperatures rising and a chatty atmosphere of collaboration. Anything but a college classroom. Most wear blue jeans and cotton shirts so they can easily sweat while perfecting their craft. In this case, glassblowing.
A Rave Review: Kent State Wines Shine
Enology students of ºÚÁÏÍø’s Ashtabula Campus are leaving a lasting impact with their high-quality luxury wines. One local wine connoisseur was so impressed with the wines, he featured them in a recent article in the Akron Beacon Journal.
Kent State Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus
A national organization has recognized ºÚÁÏÍø with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.
Kent State Invited to Join AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) created the AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium to advance university research that ties together building design and health concerns.
Video: Design Innovation Hub Launch
The university celebrates the construction launch of the Design Innovation Hub. The upcoming addition to Kent State is a grassroots initiative aimed at designing new technologies as well as solving the world's problems.
Kent State Dining Services Cooks Up Award-Winning Meal
ºÚÁÏÍø Dining Services received recognition for the second year in a row at the 11th Annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala at the Tangier restaurant in Akron. Campus Executive Chef William Edmondson prepared roasted beet and arugula grilled cauliflower pizza and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies stuffed with espresso Marsala mascarpone. Chef Edmondson was assisted by registered dietitians Madison Jordan and Emily Reynolds.
Video: ºÚÁÏÍø 2019 Commencement Recap
Kent State students celebrate with family and friends after the graduation ceremony held at Dix Stadium.
Roe Green Visiting Director Series Continues to Thrive
The Roe Green series continues to prosper in 2019, bringing in actor, writer and director Ron West, ‘82, who has directed multiple pieces for The Second City in Chicago, appeared on Whose Line is it, Anyway? and worked on several other shows and projects.