This year, Black History Month is being celebrated February 1- March 1, 2023. The annual observance reminds us of significant African Americans and how they impacted historical events. The 2023 national theme, “Black Resistance,” explores how African Americans have addressed historic and ongoing disadvantage and oppression since the nation's founding. Notably, the first-ever month-long celebration of Black history was established at Kent State University. In February 1970, Kent State students, faculty, and administration set aside the month of February to celebrate Black history—six ye...

Research has shown one of the main reasons students drop out of college or are unsuccessful is because they lack a sense of belonging. Kent State University has begun developing university-wide strategies to help students feel connected to the community, but as nursing is a specialty, College of Nursing Dean Johnson-Mallard wanted a targeted approach to facilitate an inclusive community. ...

The Kent State men's basketball (21-5, 11-2 MAC) team takes the two-game series after defeating the Broncos 82-58 this evening. With Tuesday's victory, the Flashes clinched a spot in the MAC Tournament.  ...

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. ...

Sarah Faber is a senior biology major with an interest in plant biology who is on track to graduate in spring 2023. Her experience in botany research at Kent State has inspired her to pursue a graduate degree and continue to engage in scientific discovery. “I have grown to respect the art of botany,” Sarah said. “Plants do what they want, which can be a struggle.” Sarah is grateful to be a recipient of The Dr. G. Dennis Cooke and Dr. Barbara K. Andreas Scholarship in Biological Sciences. “This scholarship has helped me pay for college,” she said. “It’s hard to cover all I have to pay ...

When emeriti professors G. Dennis Cooke, ’59, and Barbara K. Andreas, ’68, M.A. ’70, Ph.D. ’80, arrived at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center for the Herrick Society luncheon, they were delighted to meet Samuel Large and Sarah Faber, two recipients of their scholarship for biology students.  “It was so joyful to sit there, ask them questions and hear them say how much our scholarship has helped them,” Barbara explained. Through a combination of direct financial support and planned gifts, they established the Dr. G. Dennis Cooke and Dr. Barbara K. Andreas Scholarship ...