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
Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ students and friends attended the annual Diwali celebration at the Kent Student Center Ballroom Sunday evening.

Kent State LaunchNET Celebrates 10 Years, Unveils New Space in DI Hub

Kent State LaunchNET Celebrates 10 Years, Unveils New Space in DI Hub
Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™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 Kent State'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.

Kent State Nursing Student Named ‘Big Sister of the Year’
Kent State 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
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 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 Kent State Academy Provides Umbrella of Protection for Foster Care AlumniÂ
First Star Kent State Academy has created a resource, the Purple Umbrella Network, to offer support to students transitioning from foster care.