On Friday, April 24, Kent State University community members and staff planted trees across campus to celebrate Arbor Day, continuing efforts that have earned the University national recognition as a Tree Campus USA Higher Education institution for 18 consecutive years. The Tree Campus Higher Education program helps universities plant, nurture and celebrate trees on campus. Kent State has received recognition consecutively since the program began. As a part of the efforts, Kent State marked Arbor Day with tree plantings at multiple locations across campus, bringing together students...
Kent State University celebrated Earth Day - part of its Earth Month programming - with a campus-wide series of events that blended hands-on education, student research and community partnerships. From the Earth Fest on Risman Plaza—featuring more than 50 organizations—to the scientific posters at the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) Research Showcase and the Electric Vehicle Showcase, the day’s activities highlighted how sustainability is woven into academic life. Together, these events underscored the university’s year-round commitment to environmental care and enc...
Tamim Islam, Ph.D. grew up in Bangladesh with a curiosity for technology and a love of problem-solving. When it came time to pursue his doctorate degree in computer science, he had a specific goal: he wanted to work on video conferencing — and he found exactly the right person to work with at Kent State."I found that Dr. Javed Khan was working on video conferencing," Islam said. "That was the main motivation."What followed was a doctoral academic journey that took him far beyond his original interest, shaped by the depth of Kent State's graduate program and a mentorship built on trust and inte...
Global Education
Alesa Lincheck is a first year Interior Design student at Kent State who recently partook in the Culture & Career Exploration in Florence, Italy program. Culture & Career Exploration in Florence, ItalyThis program was a special section of Career Confirmation, designed to support students in developing a professional self-image and learn about decision-making skills needed to navigate the workforce. Before students studied abroad in Florence, they learned about the benefits of the program; including career shadowing and participating in a cooking class. Alesa decided to partic...
Nate Johnson
This class provided in-depth details on leadership that most classes skip over.
Global Education
Betsy Ann Banks is a Professional Studies student at Kent State University, graduating at the end of this semester. She chose to study abroad after having the opportunity to return to complete her degree at Kent State and connecting with Dr. Jennifer Ray-Tomasek, one of the faculty members leading the Business of the Olympics, Italy & Greece program. Business of the Olympics, Italy & Greece Spring Break ProgramTo start their journey, Betsy Ann and the group flew from Cleveland to Florence, Italy.In Florence they visited the Kent State Florence Center and explored the city. During ...
GRAD Plan (Graduate Students Only)
The GRAD Plan is a declining balance plan that extends each dollar further with special discounts. The amount of declining balance you add is entirely up to you! Declining balance never expires and can be used at all dining locations!
Global Education
Matt Keleman is a third-year Construction Management major at Kent State, with a minor in Marketing and undergraduate certificate in Professional Sales who is currently studying abroad at Kent State Florence in Italy.Matt had been planning to study abroad since his senior year in high school, with Kent State Florence being one of the deciding factors that made him choose Kent State for his undergraduate degree.Studying Abroad in Florence, ItalyMatt’s classes in Florence have been much smaller than back on the main Kent State campus, making it easier to get a one-on-one experience with hi...