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Former University President Honored by Kent State and Cleveland State Universities

A celebration of life event was held today on the campus of Cleveland State University to honor the late Michael Schwartz, who was a past university president of Kent State and Cleveland State. 

Students Experience Challenges Trying to Vote Under New Elections Law

 When Gov. Mike DeWine signed new voter legislation into law in January, he said it was intended to help improve “voter integrity." However, this move is creating hurdles for students on college campuses across the state and making waves in what is expected to be an incredibly contentious election year.

Combined Degree Program Creates Specialized Educational Experience

ºÚÁÏÍø’s combined bachelor’s/master’s degree program allows students to count nine credits of graduate level courses to their undergraduate degrees, providing a faster path to an advanced degree. Cassie Milicia chose this route for her degrees in Emerging Media and Technology.

IN A FLASH: Exploring Construction Careers

A Construction Management Job Fair on campus provided opportunities for students to explore the industry's many career options. 

Robots Take Over the College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted a qualifying competition for the First Tech Challenge 2024 Robotics Competition.

Elliot Visiting Professor Nanako Umemoto

High Style: Kent State’s School of Fashion Rules the Runway

​Students, faculty and alumni from ºÚÁÏÍø’s world-renowned School of Fashion sent some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show that benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.  

Audrey Fletcher

About 15 years ago, Audrey Fletcher, ‘15 was an entertainment editor for her high school newspaper. Today, she is the media outreach coordinator for Crossroads Label Group, where she helps musicians share their music and the stories behind their art.

Meghan Caprez

As communications manager at Walt Disney World, Meghan Caprez, ‘15, M.A. ‘17, shares stories of Disney cast members and the great things they do in the community through media pitches, press releases and social media content. However, her experience in storytelling began years before working at the most magical place on earth. 

Creating Career-Ready Graduates: Kent State Recognized Nationally for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs

In its new 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognizes ºÚÁÏÍø in the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master’s in MBA Programs lists.

IN A FLASH: Thinking Ahead to Summer

Kent State students who are thinking ahead for summer attended the Summer Job and Internship Fair on the second floor of the Kent Student Center.

The History of Black History Month

Mwatabu S. Okantah, professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at ºÚÁÏÍø, was featured on WKYC Studios’ Good Company discussing the history and importance of Black History Month.