This summer, Kent State University senior Delonte Goodman was a first-time participant in the SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience), which allowed him to further his research skills and knowledge while nurturing important relationships with mentors in the laboratory.  Goodman spent the summer working under the direction of mentor Tony Jakli, Ph.D., professor at the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, whose graduate student, Alex Adaka, was conducting dielectric measurements for ferronematic liquid crystals. These liquid crystals are a new type that has spurr...

It was a night to remember in New York City as the future of the fashion industry came to life with the Kent State University School of Fashion's second fall fashion runway show.  Five design students showed off their top collections for select New York media, university alumni, fashion faculty, family and friends. The show was livestreamed on Kent State Today via a feed from the New York Film Academy. Among those in attendance was Kent State President Todd Diacon, who had also attended last year's runway show. The Sept. 6 runway spectacular showcased a partner...