The Peace Education in an Era of Crisis conference in Rwanda is underway!   School of Peace and Conflict Studies faculty and students, as well as other members of the Kent State community and local educators are participating, along with delegates from 14 countries and nine U.S. states.  The event runs from July 11 through July 13.   This global conference, focused on promoting peace through education, is organized and sponsored by Kent State University’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies and the Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Education, the U...

The School of Music is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jacob Schnitzer as Interim Director of Orchestras and Bret Peppo as Interim Director of Choral Activities. Both Schnitzer and Peppo will join Kent State University this fall. About Jacob Schnitzer Jacob Schnitzer is a conduit through which the powers of music, storytelling, and art connect with others. Schnitzer’s work as a conductor spans symphonic, opera, and contemporary repertoire; his work in immersive concert design offers audiences unforgettable multisensory experiences. Recipient of The Solti Foundation U.S. 2023 ...

Meet Rania Othman, a Graduate College Fellow and doctoral student in the Translation Studies program. Read on to learn more about Rania's favorite places in Kent, what they enjoy doing in free time and what advice they have for incoming graduate students. Where is your hometown? I am from Cairo, Egypt. Why did you choose Kent State University? KSU has one of the best programs in Arabic translation. What do you like most about living in/near Kent? Do you have a favorite local spot or activity? My favorite spots are the library and the student center. What...