Diana Al-Hadid

Born in Aleppo, Syria, Diana Al-Hadid earned her B.A. in Art History and B.F.A. in Sculpture from the Kent State University School of Art in 2003. She went on to earn her M.F.A. in Sculpture from Virginia Commonwealth University (2005) and attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in 2007. Al-Hadid is a contemporary artist whose work has been exhibited all around the globe. Her work incorporates a variety of media and examines the historical perspectives that influence our visual culture.

Cutting-Edge Equipment and Facility Upgrades Enhance Veterinary Technology Program

Vet tech students with a new horse model

Thanks to the generous support of the Reeves Foundation and the Rosenberry Foundation, the Kent State University College of Applied and Technical Studies (CATS) Veterinary Technology program at Kent State Tuscarawas has made significant advancements in its facilities and training resources. These upgrades provide students with hands-on experiences using state-of-the-art equipment, preparing them to deliver exceptional care for animals in their future careers.Key equipment and laboratory additions include:A horse head/neck model and horse limb model for mastering equine care techniques.Four por...

Callie Duty

Current Title: 
Divisional Trend Manager at JCPenney 

Degree: 
Fashion Design, with a Minor in Art History (2017)

Career Bio:
My career journey demonstrates the importance of patience and timing, as I moved from a NYC internship to freelancing before landing a trend role at JCPenney in New York just as my retail job closed. Over the past six years, JCPenney has continued to be a fertile ground for growth, teaching me that sometimes waiting is necessary for the right opportunities to unfold.

Holiday Scams - QR Codes

QR Codes?

Another common method used by scammers is the process of embedding dangerous material in a QR code. A QR code is a series of squares that can be translated into text, often a message or a link to a website. Many email and text filters are not able to scan QR codes, so scammers can bypass these filters by using QR codes to hide malicious links to fake websites.

In the News: Sports, Public Health and Community Research Showcased

Person looking through a microscope.

Welcome to “In the News,” where Kent State University’s values, culture, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all are evident in these media stories that highlight Kent State’s faculty, staff, students and alumni in action. The university and its experts are frequently featured in the news media. Here is a selection of recent media coverage, raising Kent State’s reputation locally, nationally and internationally. Kent State Alumni Antonio Gates, James Harrison Among Pro Football Hall of Fame Modern-era Semifinalists The Canton Repository, Akron Beacon Journ...

Holiday Scams - Fake Websites

Fake Websites?

Scammers may set up fraudulent websites claiming to sell high-value items at a discount. These sites tend to appear more frequently during the holiday season, as demand for common gift items increases. Some telltale signs of a fake site: The fake site's web address will have an extra number or letter; the site may also have grammatical errors or limited contact information.

Holiday Scams - Social Media

Social Media Scams?

Each holiday season you can count on social media scams showing up in some form or another. These days, scams come in all shapes and sizes. Fraudsters use social media sites to advertise various scams to a large audience. Posts might include anything from investment opportunities to items or services for sale. They will also send direct messages/emails/texts, even phone calls to people trying to extract money or personal data which can then be used to access bank accounts and cards.

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