Community Impact
IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
Kent State celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!
Kent State’s Making Our Own Space Program Gives Teens a Taste of Architecture
Summer camps for kids interested in architecture don’t come along often – at least that’s what Elise Bolton’s mother discovered when she searched for one. But then, not a whole lot of 11-year-olds may dream of becoming architects. But that was the case for Bolton, a sophomore in Â鶹´«Ă˝â€™s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, who knew from when she was a young child that she wanted to be an architect.
Spring Break with a Purpose
For Â鶹´«Ă˝ Honors Leadership Academy, spring break took a more impactful approach by traveling to Buffalo, New York, to work with the local community, specifically children.
Researchers Publish Groundbreaking Study on Environmental Impact of East Palestine Chemical Spill
Researchers from Â鶹´«Ă˝ and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal, “Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts,” detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, over two years ago.
IN A FLASH: Flying Through Their Season
With only one month left in their regular season the Golden Flashes Women's Lacrosse team's schedule includes two more games at home an a road trip to Akron.
Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science
Â鶹´«Ă˝â€™s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.
'Some Days' Poetry Mural Inspires Kent State Nursing Students
Some days Â鶹´«Ă˝â€™s College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, “Some Days,” a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.
IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker
Kent State Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by Kent State's Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service to the university as he retires from more than 40 years as a legal professional.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Nearly 350 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2025 Regional Science Day at Kent State
About 350 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Science’s 2025 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 22, at Â鶹´«Ă˝.
Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad
Driven by Kent State students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.