KENT, OH – Jakyah Beatty, a 2018 alumna of the fashion merchandising program, is headed to Ghana for a sustainability project in the textile and apparel industry.According to ABC News, approximately 15 million used garments arrive in Accra, the capital of Ghana, each week. Upon arrival, 40% of these garments are deemed unusable and are sent to the landfill. Beatty recently received a Fulbright Research Award to investigate the environmental, social and economic effects of overconsumption in the Global North on Ghana. “I am most looking forward to immersing myself in Gh...

Kent State University has been designated as a Regional Programming Center by the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, joining a statewide collaboration to strengthen cybersecurity education and workforce development.The designation aligns with Kent State's commitment to excellence in cybersecurity engineering education. As a designated Regional Programming Center, the university will contribute to the development, facilitation, support and delivery of programming activities related to the institute's education, workforce and economic development missions.Deniz Gurkan, a professor in the College of Aer...

Each year Kent State University recognizes faculty members who have earned promotion and tenure. This significant milestone is a reflection of the remarkable work of the faculty.  Review of these actions began in the 2023-2024 Academic Year with all actions effective the faculty contract of 2024-2025 Academic Year.Please join us in congratulating the tenure and non-tenure track faculty who were promoted and/or tenured effective Fall 2024! Tenured and Promotions 2024-2025Matthew HolmAssociate Professor – School of MusicHerbert MarshallAssociate Professor – School of Mus...