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Torsten Hegmann, director of Kent State's Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, stands in front of the institute's advanced X-ray scattering device, which is drawing scientists to Kent State for their research.

X-Ray Scattering Machine Draws Researchers From Region and Beyond

If you build it they will come: Kent State's advanced X-ray scattering machine is drawing researchers from as far as Canada.

Tags: University News, Research & Science, Community & Society, Kent State Works, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

Kent State Today

empty wallet

Will Americans Be Able to Loosen Their Belts Soon?

The exact numbers vary, but sources report that more than half of Americans (somewhere between 55% to 63%) are living paycheck to paycheck today. Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D., professor of economics at Kent State University, was recently interviewed on the “Ray Horner Morning Show” on WAKR to share her insights on what’s happening with the economy right now and what to expect in 2024.

Tags: Community and Society, Nationally Distinctive, Department of Economics, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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Student studying while sitting on the grass

IN A FLASH: The Last Days of Summer

With cooler weather ahead, students are enjoying the last days of summer on campus. 

Tags: Student Life, Fall Semester, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society

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Hot blown glass being stretched

IN A FLASH: Earth, Wind and FIRE

This September, and in most other months of the year, you'll find students creating art in Kent State's Glass Studio.

Tags: College of the Arts, Center for the Visual Arts, Glass Blowing, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive

Kent State Today

Learning Through the Lens of History

Kent State Today is following the new director of the May 4 Visitors Center as part of its "Year with a Flash" series. 

Tags: May 4, May 4 Visitors Center, University News, Profiles, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society

College of the Arts

Nameplates created with the waterjet cutter in the DI Hub Reactor

Cut ... by Water!

This week, you can use a waterjet to create your own nameplate and learn more about the makerspaces in the DI Hub Reactor.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, DI Hub, Arts & Culture, Student Life

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New Kent State University students wave rally towels during 2023 Convocation.

Kent State Again Ranks Highest Among Northern Ohio Universities on Top Public Schools List in 2024 US News Best Colleges Rankings

Once again, U.S. News & World Report validates Kent State University’s academic strengths with the university’s inclusion on several lists in the 2024 Best Colleges rankings.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, U.S. News & World Report, Awards and Honors

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Sunrise over Dix Stadium

IN A FLASH: Sunrise Over the Home Field

Dix Stadium is ready to host the first home game of the season for Golden Flashes football.

Tags: Sports, Football, Nationally Distinctive, Kent State Athletics, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Clothes from exhibit

One Tank Trip to Kent State University Museum

The Kent State University Museum opened a new exhibition titled “Life in Style: The Wardrobe of James Mulholland.” Sarah Rogers, director of the museum, spoke to WJW-Fox 8 about the exhibition.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Kent State University Museum

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UFM crew restoring and reseeding Manchester Field

IN A FLASH: Tending the Turf

After hosting two commencment ceremonies, Manchester Field is receiving some restorative care. 

Tags: University Facilities Management, Commencement, Spring Commencement, Summer Commencement, Nationally Distinctive

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