University News

First-Year Student Ava Latham Leaves Former High School Peers a Legacy
Ava Latham created a sensory room at her former high school that garnered her a coveted Gold Award from Girl Scouts, the organization’s highest honor and the pinnacle of achievements for Latham, who has been a member since the second grade.

All-Star Lineup of Neuroscience Alumni to Speak at Symposium
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) will be welcoming a bevy of accomplished alumni back to the Kent Campus when it hosts the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27 and 28.

Kent Indian Association Marks Diwali with Traditional Celebration
Several hundred ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ students and friends attended the annual Diwali celebration at the Kent Student Center Ballroom Sunday evening.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ LaunchNET Celebrates 10 Years, Unveils New Space in DI Hub

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ LaunchNET Celebrates 10 Years, Unveils New Space in DI Hub
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s LaunchNET celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday and cut the ribbon on its new office suite in the Design Innovation Hub.

SURE Fellows Demonstrate ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s R1 Status in Action
SURE presenters represented the 122 students who participated in the program during summer 2022, an increase of 50 students from the previous year. SURE is sponsored by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs and the office of President Todd Diacon, as well as several individuals, departments, colleges, institutes and others.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Nursing Student Named ‘Big Sister of the Year’
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ College of Nursing student Ashlee Frymier has been selected as Big Sister of the Year by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Summit, Medina and Stark Counties.

Alumna Morgan Dawson’s Construction Pants Combine Comfort and Utility
Alumna Morgan Dawson created Dawson Workwear, a line of pants specifically for women in construction, to provide comfort and an appropriate fit for the female body.

University Libraries Receives Donation of Only Known Portrait of Ohio-Born Poet
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Libraries on Monday accepted a donation of a portrait of Hart Crane, the only painting believed to exist of the 20th century American poet.

First Star ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Academy Provides Umbrella of Protection for Foster Care AlumniÂ
First Star ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Academy has created a resource, the Purple Umbrella Network, to offer support to students transitioning from foster care.