On October 12, 1985, a 6-foot egg (constructed by Kent State technology students) was rolled onto the 50-yard line during halftime of Kent State's Homecoming game at Dix Stadium. Earlier in the day, the egg rode in a nest down Main Street in the Homecoming parade, on a float with Kent State cheerleaders. In a cloud of smoke at midfield, the egg hatched and Flash the Golden Eagle (eaglet) emerged. "Baby Flash" is shown here, shortly after hatching, with an actual golden eagle, also named Flash, who appeared at select Kent State athletic events until the mid-90s....
Congratulations to Dr. Veronica Dexheimer for her recent publication in Physical Review Letters and editor's suggestion in Physical Review C. In her first paper, Dr. Dexheimer and collaborators demonstrated a new way to determine the equation of state that describes the interior of neutron stars by using data extracted from LIGO and Virgo detections of the gravitational waves produced by neutron star mergers. These gravitational waves encode the neutron stars’ tidal deformability, a measure of how much the stars deform before merging, which is associated with their ...
A familar figure from the Office of the President was on Risman Plaza last week to get runners "all shook up" and ready to begin the Rainbow Run 5K. The money raised by runners goes toward Kent State's LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund, which helps Kent State students in crisis. To learn more about the LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund, and to donate, visit: https://www.kent.edu/lgbtq/financial-support. ...
Greetings! Since early August, I’ve been filling the role as interim dean and chief administrative officer for the Kent State Columbiana County Campuses and learning to navigate between the two campuses, as well as with my home campus in Tuscarawas County. I’ve been welcomed in supportive and reassuring ways, confirming that the East Liverpool and Salem campuses are willing to maneuver through changes and embracing the future with a spirit of determination. Technology certainly makes it easier for me to manage multiple locations, but I assure you that the faculty, staff, administrat...
Two Syrian immigrants who met by chance when one was taking an English as a Second Language class from the other, have joined forces to bring a taste of their homeland to Kent State University diners. Tahini! Mediterranean Cuisine opened Sept. 6 in the basement level of the Kent Student Center inside the Rathskeller, a hangout space for students that reopened this semester after being closed for several years. Ayham Abuzeid and Layla Alchaer, both of Kent, are the duo behind the new eatery, which features Middle Eastern wrap sandwiches such as falafel and chicken shawarm...
Two Kent State University at Tuscarawas Animation Game Design (AGD) alumni, Max Kunze and Sam Hundley, are following their dreams and finding success as game creators with an enhanced version of their Senior Capstone project Reed the Robotanist. Their game is featured in the "Super Rare Games Mixtape Vol 4." collection by publisher Super Rare Games. The collection brings together 30 games and 10 short demos produced by independent developers in a limited-edition collector's box. The version of Kunze and Hundley's game on the Mixtape is Reed the Robotanist Plus, which ads more features and c...
Students who are frustrated with the scholarship process are getting the help they need with ScholarshipUniverse. This installment of “Where on the Web?” features an easy and accessible scholarship finder for Kent State University students. ScholarshipUniverse is a benefit for any Kent State student looking for scholarships. Although it is only in phase one, there are many resources available for students — with more on the way. Prior to ScholarshipUniverse, students had to apply for scholarships through their academic departments. All other scholarships needed to be applied for o...
Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D., professor of literacy education and the Rebecca Tolle and Burton W. Gorman Chair in Educational Leadership at Kent State University; and Belinda Zimmerman, Ph.D., professor emeritus of literacy education at Kent State, recently penned an article in the Akron Beacon Journal titled, "Elementary students won't improve reading if key area is neglected." ...
Listen to a recording of Inclusive Leisure editors Mary Ann Devine, Ed.D., Ph.D., and Lynn S. Anderson, Ph.D. discussing the fundamental concepts needed to ground recreation professional practice in inclusion, including the strengths-based approach. The presentation offers an applied look at the common issues and solutions around inclusion employed by professionals in the field. Click on the screenshot below to start the recording. ...