ºÚÁÏÍø

University News

2022 Giving Tuesday results graphic

Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs

This November, members of the ºÚÁÏÍø community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, Kent State’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across Kent State’s eight-campus system.

Tags: University News, Students First, Organizational Sustainability, Giving Tuesday, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, alumni-news, Success Story

Kent State Today

Cartoonist and Kent State alum Tom Batiuk signs a book for Jeff Young at the University Book Store on Nov. 30.

As ‘Funky Winkerbean’ Comes to an End, Comic Strip’s Creator Reflects on 50 Years

For a half-century, Kent State alumnus Tom Batiuk has penned the adventures of the students and staff of the fictional Westview High School, but now, "Funky Winkerbean" is coming to an end. Kent State Today sat down with Batiuk to talk about his life's journey as a comic strip writer.

Tags: University News, Arts & Culture, Profiles, Nationally Distinctive

Kent State Today

What's the Big Idea?

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES

Kent State President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.

Tags: University News, Students First, Global Presence, Organizational Sustainability, Global Reach, Research & Science

Kent State Today

The Kent State Farmers Market at the DI Hub

Final Farmers’ Market of Fall

Shop the final Kent State Farmers’ Market of Fall today at the DI Hub.

Tags: Organizational Sustainability, University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact

Kent State Today

DI and The Tower of Squares by night.

IN A FLASH: DI By Night

A nighttime view of The Design Innovation Hub and the Tower of Squares sculpture.

Tags: Arts and Culture, University News, Nationally Distinctive

Kent State Today

Students eat, meet and greet in the Kent Student Center

Eat, Meet, Greet and Study: Alumni Cherish the Memories They Made at Kent Student Center 

As students, faculty and staff celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kent Student Center, alumni, who read about the milestone on social media took, time to reminisce about the fun and fond memories they made at the facility.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society

Kent State Today

Rwandan student Alliah Cynthia Teta serves up a traditional stewed chicken dish.

International Cook-off Provides New Culinary Journey for African Students

The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Kent State’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Kent State for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

Tags: Global Reach, Student Life, University News, Global Presence, Students First, Diverse Kent State

Kent State Today

Bradley Keefer, Ph.D, Associate Professor of History

Connections and Enthusiasm Combine for Distinguished Teaching Award

A war reenactor, a history enthusiast and a 35 years veteran educator. However, the most important thing for Bradley Keefer, associate professor of history at Kent State Ashtabula, is the connections he makes with his students, leading him to earn the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award.

Tags: University News, Profiles, Nationally Distinctive

Kent State Today

Students holding a bag of groceries in front of Flashes Fighting Hunger truck

Kent State Gives Back

Kent State is always engaged in giving back to the community. In light of the giving season, check out some of the incredible initiatives around campus that help those in need and find out how you can get involved. 

Tags: University News, community

Kent State Today