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![Rick Ferdig, Ph.D., Summit Professor of Learning Technologies at Kent State and lead investigator on an NSF grant, partnered with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cleveland Metroparks to develop a new learning app.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-App.jpg?VersionId=xyLnGnpHSjcXeJXebXSazXmGafEq.w9j&h=ec98a0f6&itok=lHmYNSxv)
Educators, scientists and technologists from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Kent State University and Cleveland Metroparks have partnered to develop a new learning app to educate park visitors as they run, hike and bike through the parks.
![Kent State University employees, led by a Kent State zoology major, explore campus pollinators during a lunchtime walk and talk on the Kent Campus. Kent State University employees, led by a Kent State zoology major, explore campus pollinators during a lunchtime walk and talk on the Kent Campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Fit1.jpg?VersionId=RERaYzt89_cxbB5SkDYPxkgeFR7x2ESA&h=ec98a0f6&itok=w7Cpr_G8)
Kent State University has been named a 2016 Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites recognition program.
![Graduating seniors from Kent State University's track and field teams celebrate their academic achievement.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Athletes1.jpg?VersionId=kzgHINgxzO5f6zwdPS3_o06ah1f71gEL&h=ec98a0f6&itok=WS9oSTA2)
The 2016 Kent State University Golden Flashes have shattered the record for the highest annual grade point average (GPA) in program history. They also broke the record for the most students with a perfect 4.0.
!["42nd Street" is one of several performances that will be featured as part of the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center 2016-17 season.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-PAC1.jpg?VersionId=fYisXYQA5klSkQruI_Azvpf_Vylzlbk3&h=ec98a0f6&itok=xO5X5w0N)
The Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center 2016-17 season will feature 21 diverse and high-quality performances, including comedy, dance, Broadway shows and additional concerts.
![Kent State University advertising majors Ellie Schering, Matt Varga and Emily Wahl presented a marketing campaign to V8®+Energy brand executives at the at the Campbell’s headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Advertising.jpg?VersionId=vkuO8Kaoc520Loqm7Uir8HO0HfDAlQNw&h=ec98a0f6&itok=CWYl1Es-)
Over the course of the Spring 2016 Semester, three Kent State University advertising majors developed an integrated marketing campaign for V8®+Energy.
![Kent State’s University Communications and Marketing staff, pictured, selected an Abraham Lincoln theme and created marketing materials for the 2016 American Advertising Federation of Akron’s ADDY award ceremony.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Addys.jpeg?VersionId=UxBnWxMRSvcHtj9.9cXeox494maxcNqD&h=ec98a0f6&itok=DN4LG3DO)
Kent State University students and alumni received a Judge’s Choice award, along with two gold and nine silver awards at the 2016 American Advertising Federation of Akron’s (AAF-Akron) ADDY award ceremony, themed “Advertising Abe” in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.
![Elizabeth Z. Bartz, president and CEO of State and Federal Communication (first from left), is joined by representatives from Kent State Trumbull and Howland Local Schools during the launch of the Elizabeth Z. Bartz Scholarship for Howland Tigers. Kent State Trumbull](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Trumbull.jpg?VersionId=LQ2xpSquLp5R_T71OOkgfv7wi16Ck3Pj&h=ec98a0f6&itok=1qha4tSk)
Elizabeth Z. Bartz, president and CEO of State and Federal Communications, has provided a $30,000 endowment to Kent State University at Trumbull, in Warren, Ohio, to provide scholarships for graduating seniors from Howland High School.
![Recipients of the Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Award pose for a group photo in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Donaho.jpg?VersionId=7iPMj5JaREp_W8k9SnQEPajXTuoqPCSt&h=ec98a0f6&itok=3SKC6b0F)
The 10th annual Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Awards Ceremony was held recently at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
![Cassandra Storlie, Ph.D., an assistant professor and researcher at Kent State University, explores what prevents some students in low-income, ethnically diverse school districts from succeeding.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Storlie1.jpg?VersionId=1vbuYxXPm7sqfG7PQEORPeyBxRWDMPx7&h=ec98a0f6&itok=yZBFZXt8)
What prevents some students in low-income, ethnically diverse school districts from succeeding? A Kent State University researcher suggests it may have a lot to do with their ability to envision bright, future career pathways.
![Kent State University President Beverly Warren takes a selfie with a graduating student prior to the Fall 2015 Commencement ceremony.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Commencement_0.jpg?VersionId=p7ECVbl4iq7crzhK7yamgGJgFoTUmkZH&h=ec98a0f6&itok=Q5QOrwdL)
Kent State University will hold its Spring 2016 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center, and on Friday, May 20, at Cartwright Hall.