A star-studded lineup of scientists returned to Kent State University April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute (AMLCI).Director Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., said the anniversary celebrated the institute’s illustrious past and showcased the current technology scientists are researching.“Kent State is the world’s leading institution in the area of liquid crystal – not in Ohio, not in the U.S. – in the world,” Hegmann told Kent State Today. The weekend celebration was marked by numerous presentations of ongoing research at the institute...
Kent State at Salem held its 2025 nursing convocation and pinning ceremony during which students received their nursing pins and recited the Florence Nightingale pledge. All are receiving degrees this spring and summer through the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program on the Salem Campus. The Kent State Salem BSN spring 2025 graduates include Annie Davidson, Olivia McCoy, Morgan McGaffick, Samantha Prosser and Hannah Yannuci.The Kent State Salem BSN summer 2025 graduates are Joshua Darsie and Madison Rhome. CUTLINE A: Receiving their nursing pins at the Kent State Salem ...
Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., J.D., director of the Kent State University Museum, has been honored with the inaugural Artist Empowerment Award from Summit ArtSpace, recognizing her outstanding work in expanding access to the arts and championing inclusive creative spaces.The Artist Empowerment Award honors local artists, artist-supporting organizations, or artist advocates who use their voice and platform to challenge traditional notions about who can become a practicing artist. Recipients exemplify the breadth and depth of their communities, inspire and facilitate change, and help create and st...
When Akerke Menilbekova arrived in America from Kazakhstan to pursue her master's degree, even though she was interested in technology, she didn’t really consider herself a "tech person." Coming from a teaching background where she sometimes faced unmotivated students, Akerke was searching for a new direction.Kent State's Emerging Media and Technology (EMAT) master's program caught her attention. What particularly appealed to her was the program's interdisciplinary approach and flexibility."I read the description, and it said, 'tech up your skills.' And I was like, ‘OK. I think this really fit...
When Jayrelis Capeles walked across the stage at Kent State University this spring, she was already brimming with emotion. She had just earned not one, but two degrees — in psychology and sociology — and was celebrating the end of her college journey that began in 2021.But the most unforgettable moment wasn’t the walk or the tassel turn.It was who was waiting for her at the end of the stage ramp at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. Her brother, Joshua Ortiz, a U.S. Navy serviceman whom she hadn’t seen in over two years, appeared before her — in person, in uniform and on a mission t...
Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering extends its congratulations to the exceptional students who have been named to the President's List and Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester. Their outstanding academic achievements demonstrate remarkable dedication, hard work, and intellect.Those named to the President's List have attained the highest distinction by earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average while enrolled in 15 or more credit hours of coursework.The Dean's List honorees have also displayed remarkable scholastic performance, securing grade point averages of 3.4 or higher....
