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University News

A student walking under the arch on the Lefton Esplanade in the fog.

Thursday October 5 - Sunday October 8 is Fall Break at Kent State. 

New campaign graphics on the Science Corridor.

Dynamic graphics bearing messaging from the university's new campaign can be seen on buildings throughout campus. 

Your Photo Here - with Squirrel Image

You can submit your Kent State photos to appear in Kent State Today's daily "IN A FLASH" feature. 

Distracted drivers in Ohio will be penalized starting Oct. 5.

The new Distracted Driving law makes it illegal to use or hold a cellphone or electronic device in your hand, lap or other parts of the body while driving on Ohio roads.   

Kent State Assistant Professor Marianne Prevot shows a safety senor she is developing.

Small sensors about the size of a postage stamp could one day save the lives of firefighters, soldiers and other workers who face the threat of toxic gases or vapors on the job. 

 

Winners of the Three Minute Thesis competition were chosen by a panel of judges.

The top 10 presenters who had advanced from two previous preliminary rounds made their Three Minute Thesis presentations in the Kiva on Oct. 3. Students were given three minutes and one PowerPoint slide to make a concise and engaging presentation. 

Kent State Today
The Peace Symbol near the May 4 Memorial Site

Do you know the story behind the peace symbol in the grass behind Prentice Hall?

New business building under construction

As the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship prepares to move to the state-of-the-art Crawford Hall on East Main Street in spring 2024, the college is seeing increased enrollment among both freshman and graduate populations.

It's time to register to vote for the November election

The League of Women Voters and Kent State Votes have joined University Libraries to encourage students, faculty and staff to . Staff will be available in University Libraries' lobby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the dates and times below to assist those who are registering and requesting absentee ballots. 

Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at ºÚÁÏÍø, leads a group of Kent State students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

ºÚÁÏÍø leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.