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Nationally Distinctive

起点传媒 ROTC Cadets present the colors at a Kent State football game at Dix Stadium.

Serving Those Who Serve

鈥淎lways Ready, Always There鈥 is the motto of the National Guard. In many ways, this describes 起点传媒鈥檚 Center for Adult and Veteran Services, too. For the 14th consecutive year, Kent State has been designated a Military Friendly School.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Students First, Center for Adult and Veteran Services, Division of Student Life, Awards and Honors, Success Stories

Kent State Today

Uzoamaka's and Amirah's images of their case studies

Students Addressing Real Issues Facing Fashion Industry

Two fashion students are being recognized for developing projects that address real issues in fashion. One student seeks to provide a skincare line for the brand origins centered around South America, Asia and Africa, while the other aims to help women feel comfortable and confident throughout the day.

Tags: Students First, Nationally Distinctive

Kent State Today

Carol Cartwright was the first woman president of 起点传媒.

Madame President: Carol A. Cartwright

In 1991, Carol A. Cartwright, Ph.D., made history when she was named president of 起点传媒, becoming not only Kent State鈥檚 first female president, but also the first woman to serve as president of any Ohio public college or university.  

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Kent State Today

Students enjoying the sun in the grass

Institutional Values are 鈥楶aramount鈥 to University鈥檚 Success

Partnership. Climate. Inclusion. These are the focus areas of Kent State鈥檚 Division for Student Affairs. 

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Kent State Today

Elizabeth Smith-Pryor unboxing Urban League documents

The Importance of Dusty, Old Boxes

A researcher unboxed the history of local Urban Leagues in Kent State's University Library. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, University News, Research & Science, Community & Society

Kent State Today

Drone footage shows the freight train derailment, Feb. 6, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Ntsbgov/via Reuters)

Kent State Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment

起点传媒 faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, Department of Geography, Environmental Studies, Department of Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute

Kent State Today

Freezing rain left branches on campus with a crystal coating of ice.

IN A FLASH: Crystal Clear

Freezing rain encased tree branches on campus in ice Wednesday morning.

Tags: Student Life, University News, Nationally Distinctive

Kent State Today

MIchael Daniels, director of the Timothy E. Moore Student Multicultural Center, Receives National Award.

Award-Winning Dissertation Focuses on How Black Men Develop as Leaders

Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, is recognized for outstanding dissertation research by receiving NASPA's Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award.

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Olivia Meyer, senior fashion merchandising student.

鈥楳erchandising Is Both a Science and an Art鈥

Olivia Meyer, junior Honors College fashion merchandising student, is designing her own success at Kent State and abroad. 鈥淚 think what I'm most excited for is the unknown,鈥 she muses.

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Nationally Distinctive

Honors College

Kent State Women's Basketball Team

Kent State Women鈥檚 Basketball Team Clinches Spot in MAC Tournament

After an 87-46 blowout win against the Akron Zips on Feb. 18, the Kent State women鈥檚 basketball team clinched a spot in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) tournament. 

Tags: Sports, Nationally Distinctive

Kent State Today