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Kent State President Todd Diacon and Kent City Manager Dave Ruller.

Partners in Success: Kent State and City Collaborate for the Win

More than a decade of collaboration has meant success for ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø and the city of Kent. 

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Students First

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Senior history major Emma Kelly was among the Kent State students who visited Jackson State University for the alternative winter break trip.

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø and Jackson State University: Campuses Connected by Tragedy and Transformation

Kent State students who traveled to Jackson State University during an alternative winter break trip had in-depth, hands-on exposure to survivors of the May 15, 1970, police shooting, which killed two people; the youngest Freedom Rider, Hezekiah Watkins; and the home of Myrlie and Medgar Evers, a National Monument.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Black History Month

Kent State Today

Jeffrey Huston Banner

Exercising the Body and the Mind

Peering into a classroom taught by Jeffery Huston, professor of health sciences and Outstanding Teaching Award winner, may surprise the casual observer. An ideal classroom for Huston balances on the edge of chaos.

Tags: University News, Students First, Student Life

Kent State Today

Immersive I Heart Travel Exhibit at DI HUB Blank Lab

IN A FLASH: See the World Around You

An immersive display at the DI Hub's Blank Lab provides a dynamic view of studying abroad.

Tags: University News, Global Reach, Global Presence, Office of Global Education

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Derailed Norfolk Southern rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio.

Kent State Researcher Reviews East Palestine Cleanup

On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State’s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.

Tags: University News, Community Impact, Department of Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

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Animation Rankings

Talking ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Your Animation

The 2023 Animation School Rankings have been released, and the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø College of Applied and Technical Studies Animation Game Design (AGD) program is ranked 16th nationally and 20th in the Midwest. This is the 12th year for the annual rankings for animation programs. Nearly 200 schools with animation programs from across the country were considered.

Tags: University News, Regional Campuses

Kent State Today

Crawford Hall construction continues on Front Campus.

IN A FLASH: Over the Fence

Progress continues on the construction of  Crawford Hall on the Kent Campus.

Tags: University News, Community Impact, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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Pages from the 1983 Chestnut Burr showing the Valentine's Cabaret

IN A FLASH: Valentine's Day at Kent State - in 1983

A look back at Valentine's Day at Kent State - 40 years ago.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Distinctive Kent State

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The BUS student walkout at Kent State in November 1968.

The Birth of BUS

From the start, members of Black United Students were focused on creating positive change at Kent State. 

Tags: University News, Diverse Kent State, Nationally Distinctive

Kent State Today