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Introduction to Engineering Class Demonstrate Hovercraft Projects

On May 3rd, students in Dr. Kelsen LaBerge’s Introduction to Engineering course demonstrated their Hovercraft projects.

Kent State Opens New Police Academy in Twinsburg

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New Professor Completes His ‘Freshman’ Year

IN A FLASH: Small Businesses Showcased!

All semester, student entrepreneurs look forward to the Spring Small Business Showcase, from LaunchNET Kent State. 

Rep. Emilia Sykes Mentions ������ Airport in her Support of FAA Reauthorization Act

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act affects millions at airports large and small including in the Akron-Canton Airport, the Akron Fulton Airport and the ������ Airport.

Nicholas Baird, Undergraduate Researcher

Baird initially struggled to decide on his major, explaining that he was “interested in a lot of different types of engineering.” In the end, Baird landed on Mechatronics Engineering because of the major’s unique blend of engineering concepts.

Kent State Secures Two $1 Million Gifts in Support of Global Education

������ has announced two substantial philanthropic gifts in support of the Global Education Endowment, which was established in 2022 in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Kent State’s education-abroad presence in Florence, Italy.

School of Art Opens Exhibit "Sticks • Rocks • Leaves" by Natalie Petrosky on June 7

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at ������ are pleased to announce a new exhibit, Sticks • Rocks • Leaves, by Natalie Petrosky. The show will be on display from June 7- July 27, 2024, in the KSU Downtown Gallery, located at 141 East Main Street in Kent, Ohio. 

Have We Learned the Lessons of Kent State?

Author, attorney and former South Carolina state lawmaker Bakari Sellers, in a recent interview with NPR, questioned whether the country has learned the lessons of the May 4, 1970, shootings at ������.

Kent State Confers Honorary Degree Upon Alumnus Willard Jenkins

Kent State conferred a Doctor of Letters honorary degree to alumnus Willard Jenkins for his “extraordinary contributions in promulgating jazz music and its importance to American culture and in advancing ������.”

Charting the Course for Success in Northeast Ohio

As founder and owner of Sky Quest aircraft management and charter company, Corey Head, ’98, knows that hiring other Kent State graduates is a wise investment in the future. Of the 75 employees on his staff, roughly half are Kent State graduates.  

Classes Gain Real-World Experience

Real-world experience holds immense importance in the dynamic landscape of education. At ������, class partnerships serve as vital conduits for students to immerse themselves in practical applications of their learning.