Saving for retirement can be challenging, especially for women, according to a recent USA Today article that noted that women have less than half the retirement savings of men. As women historically make up more than 60% of Kent State University's incoming class, Kent State Today sought guidance for today's students on the importance of financial literacy.  Omid Bagheri, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Economics in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, said there are many factors responsible for why women face more retirement challenge...

The Kent State University Precision Flight Team performed well at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region 3 SAFECON, hosted by The Ohio State University from Oct. 6-11. Kent State secured third place in the overall SAFECON Championship, demonstrating proficiency in both flying and ground events.Kent State won first place in the Competition Safety Award, an honor for which all teams were eligible. Judges awarded this based on observations throughout the week, recognizing Kent State's consistent adherence to safety practices.Lucy Altwies, a sophomore, was named Outstanding ...

Congratulations to Professors Lisa Borgerding, Ph.D., and Richard Ferdig, Ph.D., both in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, for receiving Kent State University's 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award.Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the Distinguished Teaching Award is the university’s most prestigious honor in teaching. The award is presented annually to three full-time faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching, whether it be in the classroom or online.Kudos to Assistant Professor Cheryl Potenza-Radis, also with the School of Teaching, Learnin...