College of the Arts
In his professional career as a glassblower, Kent State University alumnus Dan Alexander has done a lot in the decade since graduating with a B.F.A. in Craft in 2010. From humble beginnings in the hot shop at Hale Farm and Village, he has since traveled the world as an educator and demonstrator for the Corning Museum of Glass, working with some of the best in the field along the way. With a body of work that varies widely in style and technique, ranging from functional vessels to large scale sculpture, Dan has found success in both the Craft and Fine Art worlds. He is currently serving as hots...
Geology PhD candidate Md Abu Raihan Chowdhury is the 2020 recipient of the Mineralogical Society of America's Grant from the Edward H. Kraus Crystallographic Research Fund. The award is $5000 for research expenditures. Raihan's proposal is entitled "The role of mineral surface coatings on colloids in controlling metal transport in acid mine drainage-impacted areas." The Mineralogical Society of America's Grant for Research in Crystallography is funded by the Edward H. Kraus Crystallographic Research Fund with contributions from MSA members and friends. The grant awards up to $5,00...
Spring Commencement is traditionally one of the biggest nights of celebration for our campus each year. However, this year's celebration can't be held in person - but that doesn't mean our graduates aren't worth celebrating. In addition to the obstacles students traditionally face and overcome on the way to graduation, this last semester has added the challenges associated with remote instruction, stay at home orders, new uncertainties and more. The faculty and staff want to share special messages with members of the Spring 2020 graduating class. All of us at Kent State Ashtabula are proud of...
Division of University Communications and Marketing
We’re just a day away from the spring virtual commencement ceremony, Class of 2020! Even though we can’t be together in-person on May 9, that doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate together! Our graduating seniors have worked hard for their degrees, and we are thrilled to recognize their hard work. So here’s everything you need to know about the virtual commencement recognition ceremony on May 9: Who: Kent State students, faculty, staff, family and friends are invited to tune in! When: 11 a.m., Saturday, May 9 Where: www.kent.edu/commencement What: Visit the ...
When soon-to-be alumna Sabrina Scott graduates on May 9, the milestone won’t contain the traditional pomp, circumstance and walk across the stage she might have imagined when she started her Kent State journey in 2013. But the day will mark something much bigger: a journey of recovery, of beating the odds and of personal transformation. During her six-year journey, Sabrina experienced multiple roadblocks that threatened to derail her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies: deaths of family members after struggles with addiction, addiction struggles of her own, several major changes, seme...
May 8th would normally be Spring Commencement, one of the biggest celebrations each year on campus. Even though we can't be together in person tonight, Dean Stocker has a special message to the graduating class of Spring 2020 to acknowledge their success and to reflect on the obstacles and challenges the graduates have faced to get to this milestone. ...
Kent State University President Todd Diacon announced Thursday that Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as vice president for student affairs, effective May 1, 2020. Hylton has been serving as the interim vice president for student affairs since Sept. 16, 2019. In addition, Diacon has appointed Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., as the interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective June 1, 2020. Gooden currently serves as chair and associate professor in the university’s Department of Pan-African Studies. She will succeed Alfreda Brown, Ed.D., Kent State’s inaugural vi...
Revised grading options and deadlines for Spring 2020 As a follow-up to the email sent on Friday, March 20, notifying you about new grading options for Spring 2020, the following is intended to provide greater clarity on these options. Know that the university is committed to continuing the excellent instruction you expect from us for the remainder of this semester in a way that is as flexible and equitable as possible. We know that the switch to remote learning has been challenging for some of you, and thus we have created options to help you proceed with as little impact to your ...
Kent State University President Todd Diacon announced Thursday that Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as vice president for student affairs, effective May 1, 2020. Hylton has been serving as the interim vice president for student affairs since Sept. 16, 2019. In addition, Diacon has appointed Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., as the interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective June 1, 2020. Gooden currently serves as chair and associate professor in the university’s Department of Pan-African Studies. She will succeed Alfreda Brown, Ed.D., Kent State’s inaugural vi...