Kent State University’s new series titled Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding continues with upcoming programming for the university community.Dialogue and Difference is a yearlong initiative meant to engage Kent State students, faculty and staff to advance the university’s core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness. The initiative kicked off Feb. 1 at Kent State’s annual Martin Luther King Celebration with “MLK and Me: Living a Life of Love and Peace During Conflict” held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.Members of the Kent State community are encouraged to mark th...

Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance is continuing its 2023-2024 season with "Rent," which started its run Feb. 16 and goes through Feb. 25 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.Set in the East Village of New York City in the early 1990s, "Rent" is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Rent" has become a pop cultural phenomenon, with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.  Based loosely on Puccini's ...

The work of a Kent State University Biological Sciences doctoral graduate recently received recognition from green roof experts from across North America who are looking to address contemporary environmental challenges, especially in urban environments. Katherine (Katie) McNamara Manning, Ph.D., currently a postdoctoral scholar in research development at the Kent State Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI), was recently honored with the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities' (GRHC) Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award of Excellence. Her research work, studying intricate ...

“Kent State’s ABSN program was more desirable than other programs I had considered because I could complete it in 15 months, much quicker than most schools,” said Byrd. “Many of the nurses on my floor raved about Kent State’s nursing program, too. When I spoke with an advisor, they were also very helpful in decerning which program would suit my needs best, which also solidified my decision.”...

Before Mike Jackson, ’78, returned to Kent State University as a professional-in-residence, he worked for renowned brands like General Motors and Coors on advertising campaigns, including Super Bowl ads. Today, he teaches advertising in the School of Media and Journalism and is faculty advisor for the Kent State chapter of American Advertising Federation (AAF). Following Super Bowl LVIII, he provided insight into the advertising winners and losers for 2024....