The Design Innovation Initiative at Kent State University is excited to announce the selected participants for the inaugural cohort of the DI Creatives‑in‑Residence (CIR) Program, a semester-long residency that supports visionary creatives in the Kent State community and beyond working at the intersection of art, design and technology.This year’s cohort includes a pair innovative thinkers — including a Kent State graduate student and member of the Northeast Ohio creative community. They were selected for their bold ideas, interdisciplinary approaches, and commitment to pushing boundaries throu...

  At the first Cultural Café of the semester, two Kent State students from Pakistan shared their culture, heritage and history, transporting listeners to their home country.    Once a month, the Cultural Café, presented by Kent State International Student & Scholar Services, through the Office of Global Education, invites students, faculty and staff to gather around food, stories and the cultures that shape and enrich our Kent State University community.   Come for lunch, come curious and leave connected. The next Cultural Café will take place o...