On April 8, 2024, the Kent State University Department of Physics hosted four planetarium shows and Dr. Veronica Dexheimer delivered comments on the eclipse in the lead up to this year's total solar eclipse. We were lucky to have beautiful weather that allowed everyone a good view of this rare phenomenon. It was an emotional moment for everyone. Below is a slideshow of some photos taken during the event by Dr. Thorsten-Lars Schmidt of the Department of Physics. ...
It was a party 218 years in the making.The thousands of people who came to Kent State University on April 8 to witness the total solar eclipse did not leave disappointed by the celestial show, the likes of which had not been seen in Kent, Ohio, since 1806. Several thousand students, faculty, staff and visitors filled Risman Plaza beginning at 2 p.m. With eclipse-themed music playing, the event was festive as folks gathered to see the once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. By 2:55 p.m., the eclipse had progressed enough to cast a considerable shadow across the daytime sky, and a cool breeze b...
College of Education, Health and Human Services
For the last 17 years, the Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Education has been home to prestigious U.S. State Department initiatives, such as the International Leaders in Education (ILEP) and the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) programs. Sustained engagement with alumni from these programs is one of the center’s strategic pillars to strengthen educational networks between Kent State and the world. This year, the Read Center has been actively sharing its educational expertise in collaboration with former Fulbright alumni and their education communiti...
Identity and Education Abroad
While you are abroad, you may notice that some of the identities you hold become more or less noticeable to you than they were at home. These changes could potentially have positive or negative impacts while you are abroad. To help prepare you for this, we have a wealth of resources for you to explore your identity abroad.
Adjusting to Life Abroad
Culture Shock or “Bumps”
Living and studying in a new place is exciting, but it can also be frustrating. You may feel a rollercoaster of emotions - from the exhilaration of first arriving, to struggling to communicate effectively, to the joy of making new friends, to the sadness of having to leave.
Learn wherever you are this summer with Online Credit Workshops
Summer workshops can help you learn a new skill or supplement your interests. Workshops are flexible, offered 100% online, and offer 1, 2, or 3 credit options. Both undergraduate and graduate offerings are available. Registration for summer 2024 workshops began on Feb. 19, and is available until two weeks before each workshop start date. Please enroll as soon as possible as workshops may be canceled if enrollment is low.
Send an advisor a thank you note!
Kent State University appreciates all of the hard work that our academic advisors do to support students, parents, faculty and staff. Please take a moment to celebrate them throughout the month of April and during Advisor Appreciation Week (April 29 - May 3) by sending a special electronic “Thank You” for the extraordinary work that they do!
Now accepting Distinguished Teaching Award nominations
Recipients of the Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) are unforgettable teachers who challenge and motivate their students. Since 1967, the DTA has been honoring Kent State’s most extraordinary professors. The award is the university’s most prestigious honor in teaching and is presented annually to three full-time faculty members. Honor professors who went above and beyond in the classroom or online this year by nominating them for a DTA!
Kent State Night at Progressive Field
Get ready for an unforgettable night of baseball and school spirit! Join us on Saturday May 4, 2024, for this year's Kent State Night at Progressive Field to see the Cleveland Guardians vs. the Los Angeles Angels. A special pre-game event will be held at the NEW Pennant District area in right field from 4:30-7 p.m. The first 500 fans to purchase a ticket will get an exclusive Kent State and Guardians hat! Visit tinyurl.com/kentstate2024 and use code KSU24 at purchase.