Nationally Distinctive
![Forest photo by Robert Boyd Forest photo by Robert Boyd](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/credit%20Robert%20Boyd.jpg?VersionId=9Ms5JUD_dTNrsaFHy2A5rkuq_kDsCOae&itok=tKyIvbBd)
Kent State researchers are studying the ways that insects help in the recovery of forests.
![One of performances in "Dance 23: One World." One of performances in "Dance 23: One World."](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/405480106_881841167281555_1853808959463085095_n.jpg?VersionId=ScxXELnsdgGEk.UFxsZ7Kz0VWTbLtDSy&itok=1-ovqTlL)
![A scene from the Kent State Opera Theatre's Fall 2023 Concert A scene from the Kent State Opera Theatre's Fall 2023 Concert](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20231114_Opera-13.jpg?VersionId=fzxlvHIG5VEck5prJ03wHNJV29HJuIgO&itok=M0tTk2GV)
The Kent State Opera Theatre's Fall 2023 concert explored themes of love in all its forms.
![Lecturer Sarah Bixler leading a nursing class Lecturer Sarah Bixler leading a nursing class](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20231116_BC_Nursing_Class_246.jpg?VersionId=Jmnsjw5NwCaOvPVm2C8no4ShfSmVqdtg&itok=uPMbwK3J)
Kent State nursing students learn fundamental skills using sophisticated patient simulators and each other.
![Winter ornaments created with Kent State's waterjet cutter Winter ornaments created with Kent State's waterjet cutter](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/2023-11/Screenshot%202023-11-28%20at%209.53.04%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=9sAnYcpP08xSRyi8VtbahJuvxE0lIC9.&h=a2a44f67&itok=SS0uX9VJ)
Students can create holiday decor using a state-of-the-art waterjet cutter.
![Kaleigh McGreal inside Rockwell Hall Kaleigh McGreal inside Rockwell Hall](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/379880839_2138321926374278_1110540525470186367_n_0.jpg?VersionId=v_cTopCxeNUgpjCTNQ4_YNf.Mw4BYTDA&h=e85ed99b&itok=m6E_tPM6)
Senior fashion design major Kayleigh McGreal has completed a semester abroad, a semester away and three fashion internships.
![Jacob Schnitzer leading the Kent State University Orchestra Jacob Schnitzer leading the Kent State University Orchestra](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20231117_Orchestra%20Concert-34.jpg?VersionId=7MGDhvhovUj.j3VusktzH2QQYarKNxst&itok=JE-93JK6)
In an afternoon performance, the sounds of The Kent State University Orchestra resounded within Cartwright Hall.
![CAE students at SAFECON 2023](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/PXL_20231021_211750176.MP_800.jpg?VersionId=ukxw5qiPJRHRHxb6l2Oa0aHf6Fm3eiC3&itok=RTQr9ZVo)
The Kent State University Precision Flight Team proudly represented the university with distinction at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region III Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON), hosted by Western Michigan University at Battle Creek Executive Airport in October.
![airplanes at sunset airplanes at sunset](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/airtravel.jpg?VersionId=feo0_Cfy.0Zsn0FuCmSmkYgsxfzKEfXF&itok=CxpfM2wv)
Jason Lorenzon, J.D., assistant professor of aeronautics, recently joined the “Ray Horner Morning Show” on WAKR to talk about current pilot shortages and how air travelers can prepare for the busy holiday travel season.
![Long shadows on a bicycle and bike rack on campus. Long shadows on a bicycle and bike rack on campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20231115_BC_International_Events_008.jpg?VersionId=MigMrL5cQXE1ORcaikegNdfVkPrazwao&itok=_dgIMUlj)
The angle of the sun during the fall creates long shadows on sunny days.