Nationally Distinctive

Student studying near sculpture installation on campus.

You're never far from a piece of art on the Kent Campus. 

Kent State Vice President Valoree Vargo, presents alumnus Earl Miller with the Founders Award, In appreciation for his $2 million commitment to Kent State, with Michael Lehman, director of Kent State's Brain Health Research Institute.

Kent State University alumnus Earl Miller, Ph.D., a leading cognitive neuroscientist, and his wife Marlene Wicherski were recognized at the university’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, for their $2 million commitment to support research programs and students in Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute. 

Mental Health

The Office of the Surgeon General recently released a report on workplace mental health and well-being, and Kent State University was highlighted as a strong example of mental health support.

SuperFlash

From a mascot superhero to creative clouds to student pilots flying to victory, Kent State University's storytelling skills received high marks from MarCom, an international competition that honors excellence in marketing and communications that also recognizes the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals.

The Center for Undergraduate Excellence is the home of University College.

Kent State's University College helps students decide on the degree program — and career path — that's right for them.

Tracey L. Bale, Ph.D., is keynote speaker for the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium at Kent State University.

Kent State University’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium began Thursday with a keynote address by Tracy L. Bale, Ph.D., titled "The biology of trauma: Understanding risk and resilience."  

What's the Big Idea?

President Todd Diacon is on the move literally as part of his new video series called “What’s the Big Idea?”

Performing in the debut of “What We Learned While Alone: Global Voices Speak to the Pandemic,’’ are: Bryce Evan Lewis, Eric Schmiedl, Tiffany Trapnell and Dan Telford, stage manager.

The debut performance of “What We Learned While Alone: Global Voices Speak to the Pandemic’’ took place in the auditorium of the National Academy of Science in Washington, D.C., on Monday night. 

Kent State graduate student Thywill Ettey, a third-year doctoral student in the School of Biomedical Sciences, conducts laboratory research.


Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) will be welcoming a bevy of accomplished alumni back to the Kent Campus when it hosts the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27 and 28. 

Actors Don Cheadle and Adam Driver in 'White Noise'

Netflix has released a movie trailer and still photos, including a picture showing a scene in the Kent Student Center, from the upcoming feature film "White Noise," a movie that was filmed last year across Northeast Ohio, including scenes shot on the Kent Campus.