College of Arts and Sciences
![Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at Kent State University. Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at Kent State University.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/I%20PROMISE%20Scholar%20Anthony%20Claytor%20graduating%20from%20Kent%20State%20-%204%20-%20web.jpg?VersionId=FE7gwMPyBFpoR5m8yNIP0vUfdP13em1y&itok=B1q78pa3)
In 2020, Kent State University President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that Kent State would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off.
![Online map depicting decomposition rates in rivers on a global scale – These maps are hosted on a server at Kent State. Online map depicting decomposition rates in rivers on a global scale – These maps are hosted on a server at Kent State.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/CELLDEXscreenshot.jpg?VersionId=9z2BiS3XiQHG_5NZpBHrIicWRqu7JaGV&h=72e553a7&itok=ONSxIZE1)
![From left to right: Mandy Munro-Stasiuk, Char Factor, President Todd Diacon, Chaya Kessler, Erika Gold and Sol Factor From left to right: Mandy Munro-Stasiuk, Char Factor, President Todd Diacon, Chaya Kessler, Erika Gold and Sol Factor](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/240516-Jewish-Studies_RD-00029.jpg?VersionId=I1JNtdcFEAW99yoTdXsEmxGYlEdf1Dv4&itok=GkOQxUhc)
![Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., is finishing his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at Kent State University. Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., is finishing his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at Kent State University.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Hasan%203.jpg?VersionId=sQTcFO6f01Ci10dKLCnyJHnbIAVCKT5A&itok=aUm5rivc)
Freshman year can be a little stressful, even for a faculty member. But Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., who just completed his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at Kent State University, is feeling content and excited for the next academic year.
![Roger Mac Ginty gives his remarks at the open house of the School of Peace and Conflict Studies renovated space on March 20, 2024 Roger Mac Ginty gives his remarks at the open house of the School of Peace and Conflict Studies renovated space on March 20, 2024](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Mac%20Ginty%20still%201.jpg?VersionId=8Z.72Reiw9V99aMXaDEu3sRl_3X8Dw4n&itok=7e-9vTUW)
As a high school senior just three years ago, Hannah Fender was not overly excited about attending Kent State University. Now, she loves it so much, she’s staying for graduate school.
![celebrating 35 years of translation at Kent State Two students conversing on a stairs with a banner celebrating 35 years of translation at Kent State](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/MCLS%20final%20update-01.jpg?VersionId=DIojhezoG.I3jKI2He9nl0Ln2DoI2vTk&itok=aVZtj4Qc)
![Timelapse of Solar Eclipse](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/EclipseTimelapse.jpg?VersionId=PRdDU8IyHw9A2.frBcm4qmGhKFU14VRI&itok=H0irXOqv)
Join Beth A. Cunningham, Ph.D., a distinguished physicist and Kent State University alumna, as she unravels the mysteries of the cosmos and shares her insights on the latest in space exploration and the scientific wonders of solar eclipses. Ahead of her highly anticipated presentation on the day of the eclipse, this is your chance to explore the universe through the eyes of an expert who stands at the forefront of astronomical discovery and education.