- Jewish Studies, Center for Entrepreneurship and Hillel Host Digital Media Producer and Indie Jewish Educator Kent State University’s Jewish Studies Program has partnered with the university’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation and Hillel at Kent State to bring Sarah Lefton, a successful businesswoman who turned her creativity into a career, to campus on Monday, Feb. 20. Lefton will talk about her start-up company that is dedicated to raising worldwide Jewish literacy. - Posted Feb. 13, 2012
- Dr. Todd Diacon Named Kent State’s New Senior Vice President and Provost Dr. Todd Diacon has been selected as the new senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at Kent State University. - Posted Feb. 13, 2012
- MEDIA ADVISORY: Kent State to Name University's New Provost on Monday, Feb. 13 Kent State University President Lester A. Lefton will introduce the university’s new senior vice president for academic affairs and provost to the Kent State community on Monday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. The provost is the chief academic officer of a college or university. It is the second-highest ranking position at the university behind the president. - Posted Feb. 10, 2012
- Kent State Offers Culinary Exploration Trip to China, June 17-29 Kent State University is offering an exciting opportunity to explore the cuisine and culture of China during a 13-day trip in June. The culinary exploration excursion to China will take place June 17-29, and will be hosted by cultural expert Dr. Philip Wang and Chef Ed Hoegler, both from Kent State’s College of Education, Health and Human Services. - Posted Feb. 10, 2012
- Kent State Research Reveals Shunned Children Exercise Less, at Greater Risk for Obesity New research from Kent State University’s Dr. Jacob Barkley, assistant professor of exercise science, demonstrates that social exclusion results in decreased physical activity among children. The study, “The Effect of Simulated Ostracism on Physical Activity Behavior in Children,” appears in the March 2012 issue of Pediatrics, and is available online. - Posted Feb. 10, 2012
- Kent State Releases Case Studies on Northeast Ohio Collaborative Efforts Kent State University’s Center for Public Administration and Public Policy today is releasing eight case studies on intergovernmental collaborative efforts in Northeast Ohio. The case studies describe how local governments can realize significant cost savings, service improvements and other benefits. - Posted Feb. 10, 2012
- Kent State’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative Receives National Sustainability Award Kent State University is a lead partner in a collaborative effort to address population decline and large-scale urban vacancy in Cleveland. The initiative Re-imagining a More Sustainable Cleveland has been selected to receive the American Planning Association’s (APA) 2012 National Planning Excellence Award for Innovation in Best Practices for Sustaining Places, the profession’s highest honor, at its April conference. - Posted Feb. 8, 2012
- Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance Program Audition Deadline Approaches Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance will be holding auditions for admission to the dance major and minor programs on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in dance studio D-123 of the university’s Music and Speech Building. Pre-registration is required by Feb. 10. - Posted Feb. 7, 2012
- Kent State’s African Community Theatre Holds Auditions for Spring 2012 Production The African Community Theatre at Kent State University will be holding auditions and seeking volunteers for its Spring 2012 production of Marlin T. Tazewell’s “Ain’t Nothing But a Thang.” - Posted Feb. 7, 2012
- Valentine’s Day Program at Kent State to Discuss the Connection between Love and the Jewish Bible, Feb. 14 Kent State University’s Jewish Studies Program continues its Lunch and Learn series this Valentine’s Day with an event titled “Love and Temptation in The Song of Songs.” Doron M. Kalir, Esq., adjunct professor at Siegal College of Judaic Studies in Cleveland, will present on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Kent Student Center, Room 310 A&B. - Posted Feb. 6, 2012
- Kent State to Host STEM Project Fair on Feb. 11 Science, technology, engineering and math – commonly referred to as STEM fields – will be in spotlight when Kent State University hosts the Hudson STEM Project Fair on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Posted Feb. 3, 2012
- Middle East Expert to Discuss the Arab and Muslim American Experience Princeton University professor and author Amaney Jamal has directed a number of major studies focused on understanding the Arab and Muslim American experience. The public will have the opportunity to hear and engage with Jamal at two Northeast Ohio appearances in early February, sponsored by Kent State University and the Northeast Ohio Consortium for Middle East Studies (NOCMES). - Posted Feb. 2, 2012
- Support National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day at Kent State, Feb. 7 National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is Tuesday, Feb. 7, and Kent State University is hosting several opportunities for the community. - Posted Feb. 1, 2012
- Kent State Science Discovery Ranked Number 3 Physics Story for 2011 by Discover Magazine Kent State University researchers are part of a team of international scientists who discovered antihelium-4, the most massive antinucleus known to date. Discover magazine recently compiled a list of the top 100 science stories for 2011, and it ranked the antihelium-4 discovery as the number 3 story under physics and math, and as the number 20 story under all areas of science. - Posted Jan. 31, 2012
- Kent State Fashion Student Wins Prestigious $30,000 Geoffrey Beene National Scholarship Award Kent State University fashion merchandising senior Kate Ruque of Mentor, Ohio, has won a $30,000 Geoffrey Beene National Scholarship Award from the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF). Ruque received the award during the YMA FSF Geoffrey Beene National Scholarship Awards Gala, celebrating the organization’s 75th anniversary, on Jan. 10, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel ballroom in New York. - Posted Jan. 31, 2012
- Said Sewell Joins Kent State as University’s New Dean of Undergraduate Studies Kent State University has named Dr. Said Sewell as its new dean of Undergraduate Studies. Sewell joins Kent State from Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, Ga., where he has served as executive director of the Academic Success Center and associate professor of political science since December 2009. - Posted Jan. 27, 2012
- Kent State STEMM Scholars Recognized at Ohio Board of Regents Showcase Event Kent State University students and graduates were among the more than 500 Choose Ohio First scholarship recipients that were recognized for their achievements at the STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) Scholars Showcase hosted by the Ohio Board of Regents on Jan. 23 in Columbus, Ohio. - Posted Jan. 26, 2012
- Kent State’s 2012 Spirit of Women in Business Conference Set for March 7 Kent State University presents its second Spirit of Women in Business Conference with the theme “The Empowered Woman.” The conference takes place on March 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kent Student Center. - Posted Jan. 23, 2012
- Kent State Professor Seeks Memories of Downtown Kent Restaurant as it Celebrates 75 Years A book celebrating 75 years of locally-owned, downtown Kent restaurant and pub Ray’s Place will share the stories of its employees and customers over the years. - Posted Jan. 19, 2012
- A Thriller of a Discovery: Fossil Hermit Crab Named after Michael Jackson A Kent State University researcher was part of an international team of paleontologists that recently made a significant discovery in northern Spain. The group discovered a new family, genus and species of fossil hermit crab – one that lived 100 million years ago. - Posted Jan. 18, 2012
- Kent State Geauga Dean to Receive University’s 2012 Diversity Trailblazer Award Dr. David Mohan, dean of Kent State University at Geauga, has been awarded the university’s 2012 Diversity Trailblazer Award. Kent State’s Diversity Trailblazer Award is a universitywide award that recognizes faculty, staff or departmental group for their significant contributions to enhance diversity and inclusive excellence at Kent State. - Posted Jan. 18, 2012
- Kent State’s Jewish Studies Program Lunch and Learn Series Continues, Jan. 24 The Jewish Studies Program at Kent State University continues its Lunch and Learn series, where various topics will be discussed, beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 24. - Posted Jan. 17, 2012
- Distinguished Professor Named Director of School of Communication Studies at Kent State The School of Communication Studies at Kent State University welcomes Paul Haridakis, Ph.D., as its seventh director, as the school celebrates its 80th anniversary of providing communication education and scholarly work to the professional and academic community. - Posted Jan. 17, 2012
- Advisory: Kent Campus Phone Outage on Jan. 14 Due to external service provider maintenance, the Kent Campus phone system will be down Saturday morning, Jan. 14, from 2 – 4 a.m. - Posted Jan. 13, 2012
- National Teacher of the Year to Speak at Kent State, Jan. 24 Michelle Shearer, who was recognized by President Barack Obama as the 2011 National Teacher of the Year, will present a Gerald H. Read Distinguished Lecture at Kent State University on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 4:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva. - Posted Jan. 13, 2012
- Kent State Marks 10th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, activist, social critic and one of the nation’s most notable African-American leaders, will be the keynote speaker at Kent State University’s 10th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Kent Student Center. The theme for this year’s event is “Empowering the Individual, Strengthening the Community,” and the celebration is free and open to the public. - Posted Jan. 11, 2012
- Kent State School of Art's Downtown Gallery Presents "Steady As She Goes," Now Through Feb. 11 The Kent State School of Art's Downtown Gallery will present the exhibit "Steady As She Goes" featuring artist Mark Schatz from Jan. 11 through Feb. 11. - Posted Jan. 9, 2012
- Kent State Provost Accepts President Position at University of New Mexico Kent State University President Lester A. Lefton announced today that Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Robert Frank accepted the position of president at the University of New Mexico (UNM). Frank will become the 21st president of UNM. - Posted Jan. 4, 2012
- Kent State Wins Gold Award at 2011 PRSA Cleveland Rocks Awards Kent State University took home a gold award at the ninth annual Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Cleveland Rocks Awards. The university won its award for its work on Kent State Magazine, the university’s alumni publication, with the winning entry titled “Engaging and Informing the Alumni” in the magazines category. - Posted Dec. 21, 2011
- Cleveland’s Plain Dealer Editor Named 2012 McGruder Award for Media Diversity Winner Debra Adams Simmons, editor of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, has been named the 2012 winner of the Robert G. McGruder Award for Diversity from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State University. The award recognizes the accomplishments of media professionals who encourage diversity in the field of journalism. - Posted Dec. 19, 2011
- ESPN Interviews Kent State Students for Monday Night Football Story Kent State University students will be featured in a story about the Braylon Edwards Foundation during ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast on Monday, Dec. 19. The students, all recipients of scholarships from the foundation of former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards, who now plays with the San Francisco 49ers, were interviewed by ESPN staff for the feature story. - Posted Dec. 19, 2011
- Kent State Receives $225,000 Federal Grant to Assist Rural Communities Kent State University will receive a $225,000 economic development grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assist businesses in rural Ohio communities. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the selection of Kent State and 35 other organizations in 26 states and the District of Columbia for grants to help rural cooperatives and small businesses expand, create jobs and strengthen their capacity to serve rural citizens and communities. - Posted Dec. 15, 2011
- Social Justice Expressed Through Art in Dec. 16 Art Show Kent State students work with local artist-mentors, children, families and community members to understand and communicate social justice and equality-oriented issues through meaningful pieces of art. The students’ work, along with those by local artist-mentors, will be on display at the Kent State School of Art Gallery on Friday, Dec. 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Posted Dec. 14, 2011
- Kent State University Summary of Board Actions from Dec. 13 At its Dec. 13 meeting, the Kent State University Board of Trustees took action on the following items. - Posted Dec. 13, 2011
- Kent State Expert Offers Budget Advice for the Holiday Season The holiday shopping season is the easiest time to overspend and lose track of a budget. Special sales, once-yearly deals and the season’s spirit of giving are temptations that lead many Americans to spend more than they budget for the holidays. According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers spent a record $52 billion over the 2011 Black Friday weekend. The average holiday shopper spent nearly $400 during the Thanksgiving weekend, more than two-thirds of the average American’s planned holiday spending budget. - Posted Dec. 13, 2011
- ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, Dec. 13 The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting Tuesday, Dec. 13. - Posted Dec. 8, 2011
- Kent State Expert Offers Tips on Staying Healthy This Holiday Season With the holidays approaching, it’s easy to lose track of good eating habits and sound lifestyle choices. Kent State University Associate Professor and Dietician Natalie Caine-Bish offers some sound advice on how to keep the holidays healthy and fun. - Posted Dec. 8, 2011
- Kent State’s Fall Commencement Ceremonies Take Place Dec. 17 Fall 2011 Commencement Ceremonies at Kent State University are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Posted Dec. 7, 2011
- Kent State Social Media Converges in “Smash Up” Success Kent State University has launched a social media portal, called a smash up, at http://social.kent.edu. The new social media portal houses the university’s social media channels. - Posted Dec. 6, 2011
- Kent State Campus Kitchen Wins National Award in First Year of Operation The Campus Kitchen Project at Kent State University, a student-powered program that provides meals to local families in need, received the Excellence in Operations award at the National Campus Kitchens Project Conference in St. Louis, which took place Oct. 28-30. - Posted Nov. 30, 2011
- Kent State Fashion Professor Receives Prestigious International Award The International Textile and Apparel Association Awards Vincent Quevedo for Exceptional Service - Posted Nov. 28, 2011
- Kent State Gospel Choir Concert Takes Place Dec. 9 The Kent State University Gospel Choir will hold its fall concert on Friday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Cartwright Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. - Posted Nov. 23, 2011
- Guide to Local Media for Kent Campus Weather-Related Closings Kent State University reports weather or other emergency closing information for the Kent Campus to the below list of local media. - Posted Nov. 22, 2011
- Kent State University Libraries Receives IMMY Award from Kent Area Chamber of Commerce On Nov. 16, the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2011 Tree City Awards and recognized Kent State University Libraries with an IMMY award for its contributions to local businesses. IMMYs are given to recognize quality businesses and individuals in the Kent area in support of economic retention, reinvestment and new facilities development. - Posted Nov. 22, 2011
- NSF Awards Kent State $1.08 Million Grant to Address Shortage of STEM Educators The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Kent State University a $1.08 million grant to support the university’s Noyce Scholars Program, designed to increase the number of highly qualified middle and high school teachers in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, mathematics and physics. - Posted Nov. 21, 2011
- What to Do If You Witness Questionable Activity on Campus Kent State University is committed to providing a safe campus community for all. In line with this, the university recently launched a new safety initiative – Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). - Posted Nov. 21, 2011
- Two Foundations Commit $3.2 Million to Train Ohio’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs The Blackstone Charitable Foundation and The Burton D. Morgan Foundation announced today a $3.2 million, three-year partnership to train the next generation of entrepreneurs in Northeast Ohio. The grants -- to Baldwin-Wallace College, Case Western Reserve University, Kent State University and Lorain County Community College -- will expand Blackstone LaunchPad, a groundbreaking initiative that gives university students and alumni the skills, knowledge, and guidance to start new companies. - Posted Nov. 18, 2011
- Kent State’s Precision Flight Team Recognized at Ohio Statehouse The Kent State University Precision Flight Team was recognized on Nov. 16 by the Ohio House of Representatives during a session at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. Representatives Kristina Roegner and Kathleen Clyde passed a resolution to acknowledge the team for being awarded the prestigious Loening Trophy in 2010. - Posted Nov. 18, 2011
- Kent State Students Study Ancient Papyrus as Part of International Effort Four ambitious Kent State students have the rare opportunity to study an ancient Greek papyrus as part of an innovative program designed to mentor undergraduate students in the research and publication of ancient texts. - Posted Nov. 17, 2011
- Director of Ohio Department of Mental Health Visits College of Public Health The Ohio Department of Mental Health Director Tracy Plouck visited Kent State University’s College of Public Health on Nov. 14 to tour its facilities and to speak with faculty, administrators and community members about the upcoming goals of the state department. In total, more than 200,000 adults and 100,000 youth are served through the mental health system annually. - Posted Nov. 16, 2011
- Submit Your Photos from the 1960s for Kent State’s May 4 Visitors Center Exhibit Members of the Kent State University community and the general public are asked to contribute to the development of the new May 4 Visitors Center at Kent State University by uploading pictures that show what people looked like, what they experienced and what they cared about in the 1960s. - Posted Nov. 15, 2011
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