Fueled by resilience and a hunger to learn, 2019 Kent State University Honors College graduate Ya’el Courtney has transformed adversity into ambition, carving a path for herself that took her from foster care to postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University.After leaving foster care at 15 and working long hours in fast food to support herself, Courtney earned her GED and enrolled at Kent State, where she majored in biology, with a concentration in molecular/cellular biology. While juggling her coursework, jobs and volunteer work in the research lab, Courtney developed a deep interest in neurosci...

Kent State University observes Juneteenth on June 19. No classes are scheduled on the holiday, and university offices are closed. The university will resume normal operations on June 20.To see a list of state-designated holidays and dates when the university is closed, please visit Kent State’s Academic Calendar....

A new exhibition honoring legendary gossip columnist Aileen Mehle, best known by her pen name “Suzy,” is opening at the Kent State University Museum on July 18, 2025. As reported by Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), the show will explore Mehle’s glamorous life, signature style, and remarkable career that spanned over five decades. A special preview party will be held the evening before, on July 17 at 5 p.m.Mehle was a trailblazer in fashion and society journalism, known for her wit, charm, and insider access to some of the most exclusive events in New York, Palm Beach, and beyond. Writing under the na...