From growing up in Kent to leading the university’s kitchens, Aubrey Poalson has officially been named Executive Chef for Kent State Culinary Services, beginning Monday, Nov. 3. The announcement was made by Senior Director of Culinary Services Jacob Kuehn, who praised Poalson’s leadership, expertise and dedication to high-quality dining experiences on campus.“Chef Aubrey distinguished herself with her strategic culinary vision, strong organizational discipline, and passion for Kent State,” Kuehn said. “Her experience will position Kent State Culinary Services to lead not only within Ohio but a...

Student marketing team, smiling and posing at the Hub is hopin' event

The Kent Student Center was filled with activities on Wednesday, Oct. 22 when Culinary Services hosted “The Hub Is Hoppin’,” a vibrant event that featured new menus and updates to the center’s dining options.Between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., students gathered at the Hub to enjoy free samples, giveaways, lively music and special one-day offers at Homeslice, Recharge, Hippie Chick’n and the newest location, Golden Habanero. ...

Michael D. Solomon Entrepreneurship Speaker Series - Fall 2025

October 30, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Crawford Hall - Global Forum

Join us on October 30, 2025, for the Michael D. Solomon Entrepreneurship Speaker Series featuring college alum and Chief Marketing Officer of Netradyne, Adam Kahn, who will present " You Were Built to Jump" in the James R. Unger Global Forum in Crawford Hall. Light refreshments will be served. 

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  Dr. Rodney Feldmann was posthumously awarded the W. W. Mather Medal by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, recognizing his outstanding contributions to Ohio Geology. Dr. Rodney Feldmann received his B.S. (1961), M.S. (1963), and Ph.D. (1967) degrees from the University of North Dakota. He joined the staff at Kent State University in 1965 and remained there until his retirement in 2001. After retirement, he was a graduate coordinator and then Curator of Paleontology at Kent State.Dr. Feldmann enjoyed teaching at Kent State University. He guided his students through resear...

Pictured are the 2025 Kent State University Alumni Award winners at the awards ceremony, held Oct. 10 during Homecoming weekend at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center in Kent, Ohio. (Photo credit: Scott R. Galvin)

Kent State University’s storied history of excellence spans decades, industries and continents. From research, business, athletics, healthcare, science, engineering, technology and more, Kent State Golden Flashes are making groundbreaking discoveries and fueling progress throughout their professional and personal lives.The university recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference with its Alumni Awards. Sponsored by the Kent State University Alumni Association, these awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors. Recipients are selected...

Taylor Alexander

Taylor Alexander, M.P.H., currently serves as the surveillance program coordinator of the STI (sexually transmitted infections) and HIV program within the Metro Public Health Department of Nashville (TN) and Davidson County. Before earning her master of public health in epidemiology at Kent State University, as well as obtaining a graduate certificate in healthcare compliance, Alexander achieved her bachelor of science at Western Kentucky University. Tell us what a typical day looks like in your current role: My day typically involves analyzing and interpreting data related to STIs a...

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