The Department of History is extremely pleased to announce the establishment of the Beer Research Award, named in honor of the late Barrett L. Beer, our long-time departmental colleague and specialist in the history of Tudor England.  After completing his Ph.D. at Northwestern University, Barry taught at the University of New Mexico before moving to Kent State, where he served as a faculty member for thirty-eight years.  In addition to his work as a dedicated but demanding classroom teacher, Barry was also a prolific researcher whose publications include Rebellion and Riot: Popular D...

Ohio State Sen. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) toured Kent State University's airport on Oct. 14 getting an up-close look at the aircraft and facilities that support the university's aviation program and expressing his support for Kent State and its aviation mission.Weinstein, who represents Ohio's 28th Senate District, saw the airport's fleet and learned about the role the facility plays in training the next generation of pilots and aviation professionals. The airport, which handles more than 72,500 flight operations annually, is a hub for Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering ...

On Sept. 30, a crisp fall morning inside the unseasonably warm Department of Biological Sciences’ Herrick Conservatory, dirty hands and laughter were some of the results of an hour’s work. Sixteen Kent State University students gathered around two tables loaded with a rich mixture of clay, compost and native flower seeds, rolling them into small, compact spheres about the size of doughnut holes.The main goal, though? Making seedballs, a simple yet effective method for planting native plants and wildflowers to enhance pollinator habitats across campus.For many, like Julianna Tresler, a senior v...