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![Yanhai Du, Ph.D. (center), assistant professor in Kent State University’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, teaches students about fuel cell technology. Yanhai Du, Ph.D. (center), assistant professor in Kent State University’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, teaches students about fuel cell technology.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/07.18.16%20Photo%20of%20Yanhai%20Du%20and%20Kent%20State%20students%20-%20Great%20Colleges%20to%20Work%20For.jpg?VersionId=OUuy.mdZltFdOjoTJpAt82btxOJR5r97&h=74f43262&itok=Eyf6BLvg)
Kent State is the only college in Ohio named to the prestigious list.
![Piano Institute participants from last year pose for a group photo. The highly gifted pre-collegiate pianists came from the United States, China, Honduras and China to Kent State University. Piano Institute participants from last year pose for a group photo. The highly gifted pre-collegiate pianists came from the United States, China, Honduras and China to Kent State University.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/07.01.2016%20Photo%20from%202015%20Piano%20Institute.jpg?VersionId=VTN7ti589isM5xkNd0bx3syIuYLeO2zN&h=8c7f39d7&itok=k2Q5pfaN)
The 2016 Piano Institute, in association with the Piano Division of the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at Kent State University, will present a series of master classes and recitals from July 19-26 on the university’s campus and culminate with the July 26 gala concert at Severance Hall’s Reinberger Chamber Hall in Cleveland.
![Angela Ridgel, Ph.D., an associate professor of exercise science at Kent State University and an avid cyclist, has designed a bicycle specially tailored to Parkinson’s patients. Angela Ridgel, Ph.D., an associate professor of exercise science at Kent State University and an avid cyclist, has designed a bicycle specially tailored to Parkinson’s patients.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Ridgel%20-%20USE%20ON%20HOME%20PAGE%20resized%201500x800.jpg?VersionId=VFp2.K20pt384B96UsJhwIBuD2UDCtYK&h=ec98a0f6&itok=PzKxIFGv)
Physical therapy is usually a component of treatment for patients of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative and motor system disorders.
![Porthouse Theatre continues its 48th season with “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash.” The production is presented in collaboration between CATCO and Porthouse Theatre. (Photo credit: Jerri Shafer) Porthouse Theatre continues its 48th season with “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash.” The production is presented in collaboration between CATCO and Porthouse Theatre. (Photo credit: Jerri Shafer)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/06.28.16%20Photo%201%20from%20Ring%20of%20Fire%20-%20Porthouse%20Theatre%20-%20photo%20credit%20Jerri%20Shafer.jpg?VersionId=NQFPn.6QCWu0SFw18Hen6QobV7XEzeSi&h=a1e1a043&itok=5MFZiJS0)
Collaboration with Columbus’ CATCO brings the music of a legend to the Porthouse stage.
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Nine students from Kent State's College of Business recently met the President of Iceland, His Excellency Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, during their study abroad trip to Europe.
!["42nd Street" is one of several performances that will be featured as part of the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center 2016-17 season.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-PAC1.jpg?VersionId=fYisXYQA5klSkQruI_Azvpf_Vylzlbk3&h=ec98a0f6&itok=xO5X5w0N)
The Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center 2016-17 season will feature 21 diverse and high-quality performances, including comedy, dance, Broadway shows and additional concerts.
![Graduating seniors from Kent State University's track and field teams celebrate their academic achievement.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Athletes1.jpg?VersionId=kzgHINgxzO5f6zwdPS3_o06ah1f71gEL&h=ec98a0f6&itok=WS9oSTA2)
The 2016 Kent State University Golden Flashes have shattered the record for the highest annual grade point average (GPA) in program history. They also broke the record for the most students with a perfect 4.0.
![Kent State University employees, led by a Kent State zoology major, explore campus pollinators during a lunchtime walk and talk on the Kent Campus. Kent State University employees, led by a Kent State zoology major, explore campus pollinators during a lunchtime walk and talk on the Kent Campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Fit1.jpg?VersionId=RERaYzt89_cxbB5SkDYPxkgeFR7x2ESA&h=ec98a0f6&itok=w7Cpr_G8)
Kent State University has been named a 2016 Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites recognition program.
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Chynarkul Ryskulova hopes to eventually have an impact on reforming the Kyrgyzstan education system
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