Kent State University has announced the winners of the 2021 New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSAs). The ORSAs recognize the hard work of junior faculty members who have been with Kent State for less than 10 years. The 2021 winners are Shana Klein, Ph.D., in the School of Art and Metin Eren, Ph.D., in the Department of Anthropology.  “Klein and Eren represent the breadth of scholarship occurring at Kent State,” Doug Delahanty, interim vice president for Research and Sponsored Programs, explained. “The fact that their colleagues chose them for these prestigiou...

Kent State Athletics is excited to unveil a new strategic plan that positions the department to have a meaningful impact on student-athletes, campus and community. In alignment with Kent State University's mission and objectives, the "Play as One - #Flashes Forever" initiative was a team effort led by Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond. In a collaborative effort, 13 departments helped develop the plan. "All parts of campus had a voice in its creation," Richmond said.  Every detail supports the department's mission: GRADUATE student-athletes, BOLDLY prepared for life a...

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to students as they learned new ways to work, learn and communicate. But despite these hurdles, they managed to produce award winning work in several national and regional contests. Here is a summary of the recognition students earned from summer 2020 to summer 2021.   ...