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April 29, 2026
by Lisa Abraham April 29, 2026 Design a garment inspired by migratory birds without using any actual feathers: This was the challenge presented to Kent State University fashion design students as part of a new partnership with…
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April 29, 2026
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,…
April 27, 2026
A team of Kent State University researchers is studying whether naturally occurring bacteria in polluted streams can help remove toxic metals from the environment—work that could improve understanding of ecosystem recovery, contaminated…
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April 24, 2026
Students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered at Kent State University’s Herrick Aquatic Ecology Research Facility (HAERF) on April 24 for the university’s Arbor Day BioBlitz, a hands-on event focused on documenting…
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April 22, 2026
‘Fashion & Feather’ Opens at Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryExhibition is presented in partnership with the Kent State University Museum and School of FashionA new exhibition pairing fashion from Kent State University Museum's…
April 21, 2026
Celebrate Earth Day TomorrowAll are invited to a full day of Earth Day celebrations tomorrow, April 22. Start with Earth Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Risman Plaza. Enjoy live music, booths, hands-on experiences, and even the Zero…
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April 20, 2026
Campus grounds leaders are working to salvage trees removed due to storm damage, disease, the E. Main Street construction project and other causes, transforming them into a resource for future academic and beautification projects. …
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April 17, 2026
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare by EmailThe CARES Center at Kent State University celebrated its five-year anniversary on April 14 with an open house that highlighted the accomplishments of the center over the past…
April 13, 2026
Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences has earned seven national rankings for the university in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools report, highlighting the breadth…
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April 13, 2026
For many students at Kent State University, talking about mental health or wellness can feel intimidating. But for those who connect with Certified Peer Educators, those conversations often start with something simple: another student who…
