Marching Golden Flashes High School Band Day invites high school marching bands and their directors to Kent State University for a free, immersive collegiate game-day experience at Dix Stadium. Participating bands will join the Kent State Marching Golden Flashes on the field for a halftime performance during the Kent State vs. University at Buffalo football game. The event includes a provided meal and game admission for registered band members. Registration is intended for entire marching bands led by their directors, not individual students.
Professors do much more than educate and teach; they act as role models and mentors for younger generations. Their knowledge and impact can stay with a student far beyond the classroom. To recognize the amazing educators working at Kent State University, the Glenn Frank Distinguished Teaching Award was established to honor their remarkable achievements.Glenn W. Frank was a Kent State professor in the Department of Geology from 1953-1984. He was widely known as a strong teacher, a Kent State University alumnus, and an early winner of the Alumni Association's Distinguished Teaching Award in 1969...
Working alongside Kent State faculty Kristen Mimms Scavnicky, assistant professor of architecture, and Sue Hershberger Yoder, professor of fashion design and merchandising, visiting artist, Adam Nathaniel Furman guided students through a collaborative design process that culminated in a large-scale gateway installation. Furman is an acclaimed, London-based artist known for his signature use of color and patterns in storytelling. He, along with Mimms Scavnicky and Hershberger Yoder led Kent State architecture and fashion students in a hands-on, immersive workshop as ...
Students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered at Kent State University’s Herrick Aquatic Ecology Research Facility (HAERF) on April 24 for the university’s Arbor Day BioBlitz, a hands-on event focused on documenting biodiversity across one of campus’s most unique research environments.Organized by Kent State’s new student chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration, the BioBlitz invited participants of all experience levels to explore the wetland’s network of experimental ponds and Allerton Creek while collecting ecological observations alongside researchers and environmental ...
Kent State University is honoring the faculty, staff and students whose hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. This recognition of faculty excellence is a cornerstone of Kent State’s high-quality academics. By fostering an environment where distinctive programs and breakthrough research thrive, the university ensures that students are learning from global leaders who are actively shaping the future of their respective fields.“Each year I am struck by the breadth and excellence of scholarship at Kent State,” Doug Delahanty, vice president of the Division of Research and Economic Development, tol...
Update: On May 7, Kent State announced it was suspending its pilot program with Flock. Kent State University has entered into a partnership with Flock Safety to use technology to increase safety for the campus community. The agreement reaffirms the university's commitment to safeguarding its students and staff via this proactive approach by installing Flock Safety LPR cameras at key spots around Kent Campus.These cameras can detect suspicious vehicles and activities to assist officers in responding swiftly to potential threats. Police agencies across Portage County and ...
Tiffany Streby
Mike was a dynamic and engaging presenter. His vast experience made him a credible resource. His enthusiasm for the materials and subject matter was contagious.
