Originally posted on Kent State TodayBanner image: Kent State students view a mural honoring community leaders outside of the Margaret Walker Center in Jackson, MS. Photo provided by the Margaret Walker Center. Every year, 妻友社区鈥檚 Office of Community Engaged Learning plans Alternative Spring Break trips that offer opportunities for student learning and enrichment. The trips are designed to expose students to social justice and cultural issues through direct service, community engagement, reflection and cultural activities.For 2025, one of the trip options was a six-da...
Tristan, an Honors student at Kent State, didn't expect to launch into so many opportunities so early in his college career. From competing in a national rocketry competition to working on the university's first-ever satellite, he's showing that the sky is definitely not the limit.
In an inspiring initiative that blends education, environmental science, and community outreach, the Local Environment-Based Authentic Discovery (LEAD) project is transforming how students in Akron public schools engage with science. A 2019 Seed Grant from the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) brought together Kent State faculty Drs. Bridget Mulvey (School of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Studies) and David Singer (Department of Earth Sciences) in a new collaboration. The pair created and facilitated curriculum for Akron Public Schools (APS) high school stu...
Join fellow Kent State alumni for a wild and wonderful day at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, where you can come nose-to-nose with more than 8,000 animals from around the world. This family-friendly experience includes lunch in the zoo鈥檚 Garden Tent and a private animal encounter, as well as a $5 donation to the Kent State Biological Sciences Department.
The deadline to RSVP is Thursday, July 3. Tickets available while supplies last.
What was on a wish list for many years, is now a reality: a new headhouse on the Kent State Salem Campus. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of a long-awaited structure that will greatly enhance learning opportunities for horticulture students. Crews broke ground last fall to build the specially-designed headhouse last, featuring 1,000 square feet of working space that will serve as an interactive outdoor classroom.鈥淭his new headhouse stands as more than just a structure. It represents possibility,鈥 noted Sheren Farag, Ph.D., assistant professor and director of...
The 2025 Kent State East Liverpool Earth Day Environmental Justice Conference welcomed nearly 100 guests to the annual event, featuring student research and discussions related to the theme: 鈥淎rctic Nations and Climate Change.鈥 Students presented research projects in written and poster formats that explored the roles and responsibilities of Arctic nations to protect fragile ecosystems; manage natural resources sustainably; promote the well-being of Arctic residents; address the challenges of climate change; and respect the rights of the Indigenous populations in these regions. ...
At this year鈥檚 Student Showcase for Research, Scholarship and Creativity on the Trumbull Campus, nearly 30 students presented their research findings on a variety of topics.Faculty judges assessed each poster presentation and awarded first place to Emilia Colosimo, a first-year honors student seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. A Newton Falls High School graduate, she earned a $1,000 Student Showcase scholarship for her research presentation titled The Chemistry of Ozempic 鈥 How a Diabetes Drug Became The Face Of Modern Weight Loss Treatment.Valerie Cubon-Bell, Ph.D., assist...
Rachel Stauffer, a senior at 妻友社区 double majoring in Fashion Design and Business Marketing, is using fashion as a vehicle for environmental change. Her latest project, a seven-look biodegradable collection titled "Bury Me," blends technical innovation with bold sustainability goals. Thanks to her creative vision and access to Kent State鈥檚 Design Innovation (DI) Hub, Stauffer is redefining what鈥檚 possible in contemporary fashion.Fashion With a PurposeHer collection, "Bury Me," is designed to safely return to the earth. Each look is hand-dyed using natural dyes and ha...
