Expanding University Initiatives
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Will Matthews, ’19, harnessed that same dedication he exhibited in his athletic endeavors on the gridiron and channeled them into his Southern Comfort Kitchen food truck.
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Two dozen students from seven different majors (including biology, fashion, architecture, environmental studies, and computer technology) worked in teams to create biodesign projects.
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The Roe Green Foundation donated $2.2 million to support The Roe Green Visiting Director Series within Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance that invites a guest professional director each year to work in residency with students.
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The Design Innovation Hub connects students, faculty and the community to a network of existing spaces, or DI Nodes, makerspaces and resource laboratories across the university.
While a student-athlete, Bill Asbury fell ill with acute renal failure; Kent State supported him then, and now Bill and wife Deborah support current Golden Flash student-athletes.