In a quiet, wooded area in front of Taylor Hall on the Kent Campus sits the May 4 Memorial. Made of carnelian granite to symbolize strength and time, the memorial overlooks Blanket Hill, the site of unexpected violence that forever transformed the university, the state and the nation. Keeping its own silent vigil, it welcomes visitors and challenges them to contemplate the gravity of the tragic events of May 4, 1970, with three engraved words: “Inquire, Reflect, Learn.” Over the years, Kent State University has sought to preserve the legacy of the four students who were killed that day, t...
The Master’s Plan of Study allows students to lay out their coursework throughout their time at the university. While in the program, students are required to take 9 core courses (27 credit hours), along with 6 electives (18 credit hours), totaling 45 credit hours. During the first semester in the program, students are required to plan out when courses will be taken, as well as choose electives.
This document outlines the Ph.D. Plan of Study for Higher Education Administration at Kent State University, detailing the academic requirements, coursework, and milestones needed for completion. It provides a structured timeline for students to track their progress through the Advisory/Coursework and Candidacy phases, including specific credit requirements for research, electives, and dissertation work.
It’s not what it seems; no one is reaching for puns when they say that Rebekkah “Bekkah” Berryhill, the grounds manager in University Facilities Management for Kent State University’s Kent Campus, is down-to-earth and a well-grounded, happily fulfilled person.She shared her story of how she arrived at Kent State as a student-athlete, became a student worker in the grounds crew, became a university employee and then, nearly 30 years later, became the grounds manager in charge of the entire Kent Campus. How a Buckeye Legacy Arrived at Kent StateBoth of Berryhill’s parents had graduate...
On Friday, April 24, Kent State University community members and staff planted trees across campus to celebrate Arbor Day, continuing efforts that have earned the University national recognition as a Tree Campus USA Higher Education institution for 18 consecutive years. The Tree Campus Higher Education program helps universities plant, nurture and celebrate trees on campus. Kent State has received recognition consecutively since the program began. As a part of the efforts, Kent State marked Arbor Day with tree plantings at multiple locations across campus, bringing together students...
Kent State University celebrated Earth Day - part of its Earth Month programming - with a campus-wide series of events that blended hands-on education, student research and community partnerships. From the Earth Fest on Risman Plaza—featuring more than 50 organizations—to the scientific posters at the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) Research Showcase and the Electric Vehicle Showcase, the day’s activities highlighted how sustainability is woven into academic life. Together, these events underscored the university’s year-round commitment to environmental care and enc...
Tamim Islam, Ph.D. grew up in Bangladesh with a curiosity for technology and a love of problem-solving. When it came time to pursue his doctorate degree in computer science, he had a specific goal: he wanted to work on video conferencing — and he found exactly the right person to work with at Kent State."I found that Dr. Javed Khan was working on video conferencing," Islam said. "That was the main motivation."What followed was a doctoral academic journey that took him far beyond his original interest, shaped by the depth of Kent State's graduate program and a mentorship built on trust and inte...
Alesa Lincheck is a first year Interior Design student at Kent State who recently partook in the Culture & Career Exploration in Florence, Italy program.Culture & Career Exploration in Florence, ItalyThis program was a special section of Career Confirmation, designed to support students in developing a professional self-image and learn about decision-making skills needed to navigate the workforce. Before students studied abroad in Florence, they learned about the benefits of the program; including career shadowing and participating in a cooking class. Alesa decided to partic...
