The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of six new majors during its regular quarterly meeting held March 9 in Columbus, Ohio, at Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph. Five of the new majors fall under the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and one falls under the College of Arts and Sciences. Addressing the Future of Flight With the Board’s approval, five concentrations of the Aeronautics major in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering will be elevated to separate majors, effective fall 2023, pending approval of the Ohio Department of Higher Educa...
In today’s world, technology is essential, and the demand for technological advancements is ever-growing. Kent State University is no exception. Sameer Jaleel, associate chief information officer (CIO), and his team at Kent State are tasked with the job of building innovative software for the university from scratch while also ensuring stewardship over essential enterprise technologies that enable Kent State business processes. From developing systems like FlashLine and the KSUMobile app to ensuring a positive user experience across Kent State’s digital resources, they’re involved...
Iconic Hollywood star tells Canton crowd that education is key. Danny Trejo often plays the villain on the big screen, but in real life he’s a hero to many. And while his fictional characters are bold, his authentic personality is unassuming and matched by an ability to meet people where they are — while delivering a message they’re longing to hear. With a presence that’s much larger than his 5-feet 6-inch frame, Trejo immediately commands the attention in any room yet connects closely with those he personally greets. “Your son wants to be a chef? Have him call me when he gets there,”...
By now you’ve seen the sports betting ads with retired football player Peyton Manning playing a game of charades with “Caesar” (actor JB Smooth) or actor Jamie Foxx interrupting a scene while shooting a fictitious movie because he just won a sports bet. Since sports betting became legal in Ohio Jan. 1, 2023, television, social media, billboards and the like have been inundated with these comical ads. And Ohioans over 21 years of age, who can bet conveniently from their phones and at various venues such as casinos and bars, are part of the target audience. Unfortunately, s...
Advancing the legacy of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State University students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine students and forever changing the lives of countless others, the university will hold its annual commemoration on May 3-4. “The Power of Our Voices” theme will continue to inspire this year’s May 4 Commemoration events and programming that will focus on tying May 4 and the anti-war movement of 1970 to emerging movements today. The annual commemoration allows members of the Kent State community an...