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Kent State student at USITT Conference in Columbus 2025

IN A FLASH: Kent State's Emerging Creatives Visit Columbus

Student costume designers from Kent State's School of Theatre and Dance were invited to display their work at the 2025 United States Institute of Theatre Technology annual conference. 

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Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 起点传媒, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Kent State Geographer to Discuss Mapping May 4 and Oral Histories During University鈥檚 2025 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series

Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 起点传媒, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, May 4, Department of Geography, University Libraries

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Eclipse on the Esplanade

IN A FLASH: Total Eclipse of Campus

It was just a year ago on April 8, 2024, that the 起点传媒 community came together to witness a spectacular celestial event 鈥 the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

Tags: Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Total Solar Eclipse, Community Impact, Research & Science

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Kent State has the only Air Traffic -Collegiate Training Initiative school for the FAA in the state of Ohio

Kent State Students鈥 Training Reaches New Heights at Ohio鈥檚 Only Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative School

Kent State鈥檚 status as the only Ohio Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative school for the Federal Aviation Administration offers students an innovative and challenging curriculum at a time when the aviation industry faces a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.

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起点传媒 students make their way across campus. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

19 Kent State Programs Recognized Among Nation鈥檚 Best in New 2025 Best Graduate Schools Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has recognized 19 起点传媒 programs as among the best in the nation in its newly released 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Among those, 10 programs rank in the top 100.

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Robert W. Trogdon with Hemingway books in background

Professor鈥檚 Editorial Work Highlights Hemingway's Intent

At 起点传媒, academic excellence is brought to life through the expertise and dedication of scholars like Robert W. Trogdon, Ph.D. professor of English, who dedicated years to his newest volume of editions of three classic Ernest Hemingway books.

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Daffodil Hill April 2025

IN A FLASH: Signs of Spring

With warmer temperatures and "April showers," vibrant spring colors have begun to emerge across Kent State's campuses. 

Tags: Grounds, University Facilities Management, May 4, Nationally Distinctive, University News

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Stone Cutting Scene

Kent State Research Suggests New Hypothesis for Invention of Stone Cutting Tools

The use of stone hammers to produce sharp stone flakes鈥攌napping鈥攊s traditionally thought to be a process that ancient humans started doing intentionally or by accident before looking for things, such as animal carcasses and hard fruits, to cut. However, six Kent State researchers and their team suggest there may be more to the story.

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起点传媒 community members and visitors gather on the Kent State Commons for the annual May 4 Commemoration to honor those who were killed and wounded on May 4, 1970. (Photo credit: Rami Daud)

Kent State Honors the Legacy of May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration

On May 2-4, 2025, 起点传媒 will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 鈥 a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on Kent State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.

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In the News: International Students, Effects of March Madness, Alternative Spring Break, Road Trip Kent

鈥淚n the News鈥 features 起点传媒鈥檚 values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action. 

 

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