The Flying Flashes are once again taking on the 2024 Air Race Classic. Kent State University will be sending two teams to the competition this year thanks to a generous donation by Vic '71, MBA '74, Ph.D. '06, and Cheryl Petrovic, '74. Vic, who has served in both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army, is passionate about aviation, has experience as a private pilot, and holds a commercial pilot's license, offered his encouragement: “Cheryl and I would like to wish both teams the best of luck in the coming weeks with the competition.”Traditionally, the Kent State team is comprised of a returning ...
After the COVID-19 pandemic upended high school graduation in 2020, Kaitlyn Werner of Bonita, California, had to make the decision whether to begin her first year at Kent State University from a computer screen in her Bonita, California, home.Due to some pre-existing medical conditions, it was safer for Werner to take her courses remotely to avoid the likelihood of catching the highly contagious coronavirus.However, she was disappointed that she couldn’t have the traditional high school senior year or freshman college campus experience that she had been looking forward to.Here is Werner, a sen...
Welcome to Flash Friday! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life. Meet A.J. Scilla, a junior public relations major with a passion for sports photography. Originally from Mars, Pennsylvania, Scilla currently resides in Savannah, Georgia, working for the Savannah Bananas. Scilla is just beginning his Fan Services internship with the team, but already has many stories to share.“I'm only a month in, and I already have so many awesome moments to be thankful for. The most memorable moment so far was at our games in Tampa. To prepare th...
Kent State University at Salem recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual Student Awards Ceremony, while also honoring the service of faculty, staff and a community partner.The event concluded with special recognition for the late Chloe Chappell, a senior nursing student.The awards and recipients are:Academic AwardsEarly Childhood EducationOutstanding Student Teacher in the Field (Junior): Morgan DonithanOutstanding Student Teacher in the Field (Senior): Zachary ChaffeeOutstanding Student: Kristen HoyOutstanding Role Model of the Profession-Early ...
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering celebrates the recent achievements of its student athletes.The Kent State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics recognized several students enrolled in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering this past Sunday, April 28 at the annual Judith K. Devine Athletic Academic Honor’s Dinner. Students were rewarded for their scholastic achievement as well as their leadership skills.The following students received the Academic Athletic Excellence Award, which is presented to the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students with 3.25 or higher cumulativ...
Kent State University students can tap into their inner poet with Wick Weekly, a distinctive program hosted by the Wick Poetry Center. Whether students are Down Bad* for someone or are looking for a way to process current events (like a certain singer's new album), poetry can open up a door to a world where students can create and explore.That’s the goal of the Wick Weekly, one of the distinctive programs hosted by the Wick Poetry Center. {"preview_thumbnail":"/s3/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/943692286.jpg?itok=bEnOFsxR","video_url":"https://vime...
Hosts of the 2024 Kent State East Liverpool Earth Day Environmental Justice Conference welcomed nearly 50 guests to the annual event, featuring student research and discussions related to the theme: “The Impact of World Conflicts and Wars on the Environment.” Dr. Qunxing Ding, associate professor of biology, was the keynote speaker, sharing his findings from research on monitoring water quality of the Ohio River. Elyssa Kirk earned first place honors for her essay, “Praying for Gaza.” Second place went to Emily Humphreys for “War in Sudan;” and third place was awarded to ...