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Inspiration can come from anywhere, but traveling the world and experiencing different cultures seems to be the best source of creativity for Anne Louise Pesch Kruklis, a senior fashion design major from Curitiba, Brazil, exploring the world with the programs offered by ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½. 

March arrived at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ with warmer temperatures and sunny skies, inspiring students to venture outdoors. That all changed, however, in just a day's time, as winds whipped, temperatures dropped and snow fell. 

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ recently hosted 26 high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities, including a treasure hunt at the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Museum.

Meet Bella Hanley, a junior economics major from Canfield, Ohio, and member of Delta Sigma Pi, a co-educational professional business fraternity, with the post-graduation goal of attending law school.

Muna Koirala is not shy about admitting that her first year in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design has been a challenge.

The TikTok ban. Platforms removing fact-checkers. Political motivations. So much is changing so fast in the social media landscape. But is it business as usual for students using social media? Has anything changed? 

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s P.E.E.R. Success Academy serves as the foundation for peer educator and peer leader positions on campus.

A Valentine’s Day Puppy Kissing Booth in the Kent Student Center helped ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ students raise funds for an organization that provides service dogs to children and veterans with disabilities.

Meet Benjamin Ward, a senior computer science major from New Philadelphia, Ohio, juggling research, professional opportunities and extracurricular experiences during his ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ academic career.

Meet Adriana Hines, a senior criminology and justice study major with a concentration in justice and human relations, from Washington, D.C., whose high school experiences led to interests in law and criminal justice.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Professor Mary Russell, Ph.D., recalls the very day she realized that her participation in the Belonging Champions program was transforming her and her classroom.

Feb. 10-14 is I Heart Travel Week at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½. There are international activities scheduled on each day, culminating on Friday with the Global Safari Fest. 

It’s ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week’s five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.  

Reflecting on the words of prominent figures in history can present opportunities to discover new perspectives and have important discussions surrounding social issues. This is exactly what happened at the 100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Beloved Community event organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Committee. 

Students who graduate from the business analytics program in ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are a testament to the program’s excellence.

Vinyl record collecting has been a hobby since the first needle hit those grooves, but today’s college-age generation may be single-handedly helping keep this trend alive and thriving. But what is the draw to vinyl over more accessible and portable media such as MP3s and streaming services for Gen Z?

Meet Christopher Shaffer, a senior aerospace engineering major with a minor in physics, from New Bern, North Carolina, whose curiosity in sciences paved the way for his academic career.

Lauren Copeland understands the importance of becoming familiar with artificial intelligence – and balancing technology with human thought and creativity – to train students to be confident in their skills and what they can provide to the industry. Her Fashion Fundamentals class was recently tasked with creating shoe designs using an AI platform.

Henderson Hall’s auditorium was filled with nursing students, excitement and a little nervous energy during this year's White Coat Ceremony, where second-year nursing students donned their white coats and made a pledge to provide the highest quality care and service to their patients.  

Every weekend, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ junior marketing major Zoe Noel travels throughout northeast Ohio, filling the streets with the aroma of coffee and freshly made donuts.