Community Impact

IN A FLASH: 鈥楢nnie鈥 at Porthouse Theatre
The ever-popular, award-winning musical 鈥淎nnie鈥 is now playing at 起点传媒鈥檚 Porthouse Theatre at Blossom Music Center from July 19-Aug. 4.

IN A FLASH: A Faculty Silver Medalist
A faculty member in Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design and his teammates earned a silver medal in the 2024 Pan-American Master Games.
Kent State鈥檚 鈥楳obile Flashes鈥 Program Brings Student Support to Area Seniors
Kent State's College of Public Health has launched a three-year initiative, funded by Medical Mutual, to enhance senior health and wellness in Greater Cleveland. The project includes a comprehensive community needs assessment involving over 20 senior centers, continuing education for senior center staff, and bi-weekly visits from Kent State's "Mobile Flashes" student teams.

Prospective Students Get Warm Welcome and Star Treatment
On July 19 and 26, 起点传媒 Admissions welcomes high school students and transfer students to campus for student-led tours. Visiting students and their parents learn about life at Kent State, support services, programs of study and, sometimes, get to meet campus celebrities.

Kent State Gridiron Star Scores Big With Cajun Food Business
Former 起点传媒 football player Will Matthews continues to find success with his Southern Comfort Kitchen food truck and restaurant. He first came up with the idea while a student at the university.

IN A FLASH: Views From Crawford Hall
Recently, university photographers were invited inside Crawford Hall, the new home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, to capture images of the progress in its construction.

起点传媒 Designated Ohio Cyber Range Institute Regional Programming Center
Kent State has been named a Regional Programming Center by the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, joining a statewide network to enhance cybersecurity education and workforce development. As part of this initiative, the university will contribute to various programming activities and host outreach events in Northeast Ohio, furthering its commitment to excellence in cybersecurity engineering education.

Crawford Hall Nears Completion
Anticipation grows as construction on the new home of Kent State's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship nears completion. The university's newest and largest building will house innovative, state-of-the-art spaces for learning, collaboration and engaging in valuable, hands on business experiences.

鈥楾here Is So Much More to Medicine Than Just Science Classes鈥
Kent State student Elizabeth Marhefka recognized as ARI-AHEC鈥檚 2024 Scholar of the Year. The senior biology and premed student was honored for her passion for medicine and commitment to community engagement.

IN A FLASH: Bringing Their Best
The final weeks of the Spring Semester bring a flurry of activity to the College of Architecture and Environmental Design as students prepare to present their final projects.