Kent State University students rose to the challenge as they competed to win $2,000 at LaunchNET’s Elevator Pitch contest on Wednesday evening. The event, held on the first floor of Kent State’s Design Innovation Hub, gave students an opportunity to pitch themselves or their business ideas for a chance to win cash prizes. Food and refreshments were provided for those in attendance. LaunchNET is an organization that helps students start their entrepreneurship journey through one-on-one meetings, events, workshops, community resources, funding and competitions. Ithosts the elevator pitch conte...

Shellie Warino of the Salem Campus was named to the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) for a three-year term beginning in 2023. Warino is the program director of the radiation therapy program, as well as a faculty lecturer, on the Kent State Salem Campus. Prior to this role, she served as the program’s clinical coordinator for 15 years. The JRCERT is the only organization recognized by the United States Committee on Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for the accreditation of educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, m...

Dear Kent State University Student, This email is to inform you that wastewater samples taken from your residence hall continue to show a significant increase in the COVID-19 virus. What Does This Mean? Wastewater samples are collected from sewer lines that connect your residence hall and others. We monitor these samples because they are an early indicator of COVID-19; the virus shows up in wastewater often days before a person knows they are infected. COVID-19 virus in wastewater does not tell us who is infected or how many people are infected but is a key indicator of virus spread. ...

The School of Fashion faculty members and several students volunteered their time and work for Angels on the Runway: Fashion for a Cause – Sky’s the Limit!, benefiting The Women’s Board Compassionate Care Center to support Aultman Hospice and Grief Services. Assistant professor Krissi Riewe, senior lecturer Trista Grieder and Professor Kim Hahn, Ph.D. will be showing a variety of garments on students who will be modeling during the event. This event will be held Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown. The show will feature fa...

The Kent State community paused from classes and work Nov. 10 to gather on the Student Green at Risman Plaza and show their respect as part of Veterans Day. (Note: Kent State and many other universities hold services on the day preceding Veterans Day as the university is closed for the federal holiday.)  Kent State President Todd Diacon welcomed those in attendance to the program titled “Honoring All Those Who Serve,” which included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from Kent State’s Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs. Tim Coyne, senior business...