Community & Society
Henry Winkler to Visit Kent State Stark as Part of Featured Speaker Series
He is best known as "The Fonz" on "Happy Days." On Oct. 10, Henry Winkler will share the story of his career and living with undiagnoised dyslexia.

Kent State Celebrates Diversity with a Show of Unity at Akron Pride 2017
Kent State takes part in the Equality March, kicking off Akron Pride 2017.

Video: Kent State Welcomes Back PGA Tour Winner Mackenzie Hughes
Kent State University alumnus and professional golfer Mackenzie Hughes returned to his alma mater for a “Welcome Back” reception in his honor organized by Herb Page, Kent State’s director of golf and head men’s golf coach.

The Missing Link Between College Renters and Landlords
A Kent State entrepreneur creates a website and an upcoming app that connects renters to landlords.

Miles to Make a Difference
A Kent State University assistant dean runs 200 miles for his daughter and all other families touched by multiple sclerosis.

Kent State at Stark Professor Weighs in on Best and Worst Recession Recovered Cities
Lucas Engelhardt, Ph.D., associate professor in Kent State University at Stark’s Department of Economics, is a firm believer in pursing innovation and investing in capital, when it comes to driving economic growth in cities.

Kent State Professor Earns Main Street Kent’s Volunteer of the Year Award
Kent State University Assistant Professor Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., has been named Volunteer of the Year by Main Street Kent for her contributions to the revitalization of downtown Kent.

Three Kent State Community Members Develop New Networking App
Three Kent State University community members have developed a new app called Circl, which reinvents how people socialize and network.

Kent State’s Institute for Applied Linguistics Receives $1 Million Grant to Invest in Distance Learning
Kent State University’s Institute for Applied Linguistics has received a grant for $1 million from the Gawlicki Family Foundation of Hartford, Connecticut, to fund the development of a state-of-the-art distance learning translation studies program.

Video: Girls Geared for Engineering
The Girls Geared for Engineering Camp at Kent State University is the result of a partnership between Kent State’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology and the Six District Educational Compact.