What does it mean to be Jewish in the modern world? This is the philosophical question that Senior Lecturer Chaya Kessler, the esteemed retiring director of Kent State University’s Jewish Studies Program (JSP), has woven into almost all aspects of her work of fostering dialogue and understanding in an increasingly polarized world.On the evening of May 16, Kent State University will celebrate and honor the career of Kessler, with a special event held at the Kent State University Hotel and Convention Center. With a theme of “Getting to Now – Now More Than Ever,” friends, colleagues and community...

 The Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) community is deeply saddened by the passing of its long celebrated and adored alumni, former faculty and hall of fame member, Allan M. Spencer, DPM. Born November 17th, 1930, Dr. Spencer passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the age of 93. After graduating valedictorian from the Ohio College of Chiropody’s class of 1958, Dr. Spencer began his teaching career at the College and Cleveland Foot Clinic from 1958-1997.  A much admired and respected professor and clinician who taught orthopedics, biome...

All eyes have been on Northeast Ohio the past several weeks as the Kent State University and the University of Akron’s men’s and women’s basketball teams battled it out for the MAC championship title.While the Golden Flashes women’s basketball team has moved on to the NCAA tournament, the men’s team’s journey is complete for this season. And now, it feels a bit like Sports Illustrated (SI) is rubbing salt in our wounds, as the national sports publication has named UA’s Zippy as the No. 1 mascot in the men’s NCAA tournament field. Really, SI? Both our men's and women's basketball team...

Engineering technology students at Kent State University at Tuscarawas now have access to new state-of-the-art portable electronic equipment.The high-tech equipment was purchased through the Governor’s Office of Appalachia (GOA) and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Workforce Development Grant for $182,000 with funding from Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA), Tuscarawas County Commissioners, Kent State University, Buckeye Career Center, OhioMeansJobs, Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce, and the Tuscarawas County Foundation. Funding for this project is part of the over ...