Everyone’s favorite event is back. Kent State University Libraries will host its seventh annual Stress-Free Zone on Monday, May 6, and Tuesday, May 7. The event is open to students, staff and faculty from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room on the first floor of University Library. Stress-Free Zone aims to take care of students by providing them this necessary break. “Stress-Free Zone gives students a mental break from studying,” said Cynthia Williams, director of marketing, communications and public relations for University Libraries. “Studies have shown it is important to take a break from stu...
Bill Schroeder was from Lorain, Ohio, and attended Colorado School of Mines on a ROTC scholarship before transferring to Kent State University to study psychology. He was also an Eagle Scout, musician and athlete. On May 4, 1970, the 19-year-old stopped to see what was happening on the Commons and then proceeded on his way to class when he was shot and killed by Ohio National Guardsmen responding to protests of the Vietnam War at Kent State. From April 22 to Aug. 1, Kent State’s May 4 Visitors Center will honor Mr. Schroeder’s life with an exhibition titled “Bill: An All-American Boy.” Mr. ...
This article has been updated to reflect a new timeline on the Brazillian students' visit. Kent State University’s American Academy program in Curitiba, Brazil, has seen an exciting first year, and is poised to bring many Brazilian students to the Kent campus beginning in Fall 2020 to continue their studies. The American Academy was created in May 2018, when Kent State University partnered with Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR) in Brazil, for a one-of-a-kind program that allows PUCPR students to receive an American degree without leaving Brazil. The American Academy is ...
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share by Email What would Kent State University look like without its abundance of lush trees? Where would students tie their hammocks on a beautiful spring day if campus didn’t have sturdy trunks rising from the ground? Where would the signature black squirrels nestle for the night if the campus wasn’t speckled with forestry? Kent State’s efforts to educate students and staff on conservation have not gone unnoticed. Kent State has once again received recognition from Tree Campus USA, an Arbor Day Foundation program, for ...
After his 53 years as a faculty member at Kent State University, Professor David Riccio will retire in June 2019. Over the course of his career, Professor Riccio has taught thousands of students in the classroom, and mentored countless others in research, empowering and encouraging them to realize their potential . It is fitting to name in his honor a the research laboratory where he has inspired students and conducted his scientific work Your gift to the David C. Riccio Honorarium Fund will make this state-of-the art behavioral neuroscience laboratory possible. Click to Donate to th...
More than 40 students participated in this year's Student Showcase for Research, Scholarship, & Creativity. On April 15, students presented their faculty-mentored research projects, scholarly efforts, and creative works across many different disciplines. The top three students earned Kent State Trumbull scholarship awards. 1st Place & $1,000 scholarship award winner: Claudia Bennight for the presentation “Are pets our superheroes? Pets may help individuals adjust to traumatic events.” | Mentor: Dr. Tomich 2nd Place & $750 scholarship award winner: Emilie Fr...
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Peter C. Kratcoski, Department of Sociology & Criminology, and Maxmilian Edelbacher presented “Experiential Education as Preparation for Employment in Criminal Justice” at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Baltimore, MD on March 29, 2019. The Research focuses on how of experiential education gained through internships, workshops, field trips, co-ops and others helps students in selecting their career occupations. In addition, agencies benefit by having an opportunity to screen potential employees. ...
The Kent State University Honors College held its thirty-third annual Senior Honors Luncheon on Saturday, April 6, 2019, honoring senior honors students who will graduate in the spring, summer, or fall of 2019. To begin the luncheon, Dr. Alison J. Smith, Dean of the Honors College, welcomed those in attendance, followed by remarks from Dr. Beverly Warren, President of Kent State University. President Warren said in her remarks that undergraduate students at Kent State University “are so fortunate to be exposed to some of the best faculty the country has to offer” and that...