Molly Merryman, Ph.D., an associate professor in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University, is working in conjunction with The Red Door Films and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Matia Karrell, as well as producer Hilary Prentice to create a documentary about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II. The documentary is using Merryman’s book, “Clipped Wings,” as source material.   Merryman’s Interest in the WASP“Clipped Wings” examines the dangerous role the WASP held during the war, assumptions of male supremacy within the service and the women’s...

Emergency Relief Fund helps Kent State Stark students overcome financial challenges and continue their education.For many students at Kent State University’s Stark Campus, the road to a college degree is filled with challenges beyond the classroom. Rent is due, bills are piling up and jobs can be hard to come by.One student shared, “I’ve started a new job making dramatically less. Now, I’m struggling to pay bills.” Another student is battling homelessness, sleeping in their car and worrying about basic needs — like food and gas. “I feel completely isolated and stressed. This funding could help...