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The Public Health Response to the East Palestine Train Derailment

Feb. 3, 2023 – A date that forever changed lives of residents and businesses in East Palestine, Ohio. A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed and caught fire. Of the 38 cars that derailed, 11 contained toxic chemicals including vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen, butyl acrylate, and other chemicals. First responders, most of which were volunteer fire departments, were immediately called into action.   

Adventures in Italy: A Kent State Love Story

Despite living in the same residence hall on the Kent Campus, Andrew “Andy” Wyatt, ’16, had to travel nearly 4,500 miles to get

Can You Feel the Puppy Love?

Puppy love was in the air Tuesday, Feb. 13, on the second floor of the Student Center where Paws for a Cause hosted its annual puppy kissing booth.  

'Time Capsules That Can Hold So Much Emotion and Power'

Two Media and Journalism students and Associate Professor David Foster are bringing a fresh perspective to a late 1960s photo collection focused on Black student life at ������.  

Dear Body of Water: Poets Across the Globe Write a Love Letter to the Water That Sustains Us

������’s Wick Poetry Center is collaborating on a new global poem to pay tribute to the liquid that sustains life.

“Dear Body of Water,” Wick’s newest collaboration with the University of Arizona’s Poetry Center, invites writers to speak to the bodies of water that have shaped their lives.

From Sorrow to Strength: A Kent State Alumna's Journey in Broadcast Journalism and Grief Advocacy

Kent State alumna Portia Booker '16, also known as "Portia the Producer," has navigated the world of broadcast journalism and emerged as a multimedia producer, podcaster and author. Both of her parents have died since she began navigating life as a young professional, and the transformative experience of losing them became a driving force behind her mission to reshape perceptions of grief.

Letting Your Fridge Shop for Groceries

Graduate student Sara Gallimore and her husband Nick recently won an award for iHungry, a smart fridge and mobile app pairing that works to catalog your food and revolutionize the weekly grocery shopping experience.  

Renowned Football Coach Nick Saban Joins ESPN

During his time at Kent State, Saban earned three letters in football and one in baseball from 1970 to 1972. In 1973, he was a graduate assistant coach and defensive assistant for the Flashes. He was inducted into the Kent State Varsity K Hall of Fame in 2015. 

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Michael Schwartz

A Celebration of Life for former ������ and Cleveland State University President Michael Schwartz took place on Cleveland State's campus. 

Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve '13

Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.

New Degree Pathway Available in the School of Fashion

Military Members Embracing Online Advanced Public Health Degrees

Active military members are embracing online master’s degree programs in ������’s College of Public Health for the flexibility and ease with which they can earn an advanced degree.