University News
The Economics of Keeping Students Engaged
Eric Johnson, Ph.D., associate professor of economics in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, says the most rewarding part of the job is knowing that he has impacted his students in some way. And now they've honored this impact with the Distinguished Teaching Award.
青年涩导航 Offered Smooth Road to Graduation for NDC Transfers
When Notre Dame College announced in March 2024 that it would be closing its doors for financial reasons, students like Reagan Davenport found the doors at Kent State to be wide open, and a welcoming and accessible transfer process followed.鈥
青年涩导航 Celebrates Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement
On Dec. 14, the 青年涩导航 alumni family will grow by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university holds its fall commencement ceremonies, recognizing the accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2024.
青年涩导航鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises More Than $4.9 Million for Causes Across Its Eight-Campus System
Members of the 青年涩导航 community joined together to cause a ripple effect of change reaching far beyond 青年涩导航, raising more than $4.9 million to support scholarships and programs across the university for its Giving Tuesday 2024 campaign.
In the News: Sports, Public Health and Community Research Showcased
鈥淚n the News鈥 features 青年涩导航鈥檚 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.
Giving Tuesday: Supporting Causes Close to Your Heart
This Giving Tuesday season, you can start a ripple effect that drives change far beyond 青年涩导航. This monthlong celebration of giving offers you the opportunity to invest in the future by giving through 青年涩导航 to the cause closest to your heart.
青年涩导航 Reviewing Language from Ohio Bathroom Bill
青年涩导航 is reviewing the language of a bill recently signed into law by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine that requires colleges and universities to designate separate bathrooms, locker rooms and overnight accommodations for the exclusive use of either males and females, based on one鈥檚 gender assigned at or near birth.
ADVISORY: 青年涩导航 Board of Trustees Meeting, Dec. 12
The 青年涩导航 Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at noon on Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Kent Student Center, Room 306, on the Kent Campus.
Problem Solver: Doctoral Student Strives to Make Drones Safer
Esrat Farhana Dulia won first place in 青年涩导航鈥檚 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition in the Graduate College for her innovative research in a surveillance sensor network that will enable Advanced Air Mobility operators to guide authorized uncrewed aerial vehicles in safe flight paths that would avoid potential collisions.
鈥榊ou May Never Know the Impact That You have鈥
鈥淭eaching is one of those fields where you may never know the impact that you have,鈥 said Lisa Borgerding, Ph.D., professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at 青年涩导航. The lasting impact she has had on her students in preparing them for success in the workforce through hands-on learning experiences has resulted in her being recognized and honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award.