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Kent State Professor Laura Davis teaches a class on May 4, 1970.

A team of devoted Kent State faculty led the drive to achieve national recognition of the significance of May 4, 1970.
 

Students Work Together in the Hot Shop to Transfer Melted Glass Onto Functional Object

At first glance, it looks more like an art studio, make that a hot art studio ... music blaring, temperatures rising and a chatty atmosphere of collaboration. Anything but a college classroom. Most wear blue jeans and cotton shirts so they can easily sweat while perfecting their craft. In this case, glassblowing.

Kent State Ashtabula's Wine Collection Including Sunset, Sunburst and 17°

Enology students of Kent State University’s Ashtabula Campus are leaving a lasting impact with their high-quality luxury wines. One local wine connoisseur was so impressed with the wines, he featured them in a recent article in the Akron Beacon Journal. 

Kent State University students wearing their rainbow graduation stoles smile during the university’s 2019 One University Commencement.

A national organization has recognized Kent State University with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.

Center for Architecture and Environmental Design

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) created the AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium to advance university research that ties together building design and health concerns.

Student and Faculty Celebrate the Launch of the Construction of the Design Innovation Hub

The university celebrates the construction launch of the Design Innovation Hub. The upcoming addition to Kent State is a grassroots initiative aimed at designing new technologies as well as solving the world's problems.

Kent State’s Honorable Registered Dietitians, Madison Jordan and Emily Reynolds along with Executive Chef, Billy Edmondson and Dining Staff

Kent State University Dining Services received recognition for the second year in a row at the 11th Annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala at the Tangier restaurant in Akron. Campus Executive Chef William Edmondson prepared roasted beet and arugula grilled cauliflower pizza and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies stuffed with espresso Marsala mascarpone. Chef Edmondson was assisted by registered dietitians Madison Jordan and Emily Reynolds.

2019 Commencement Ceremony

Kent State students celebrate with family and friends after the graduation ceremony held at Dix Stadium. 

The Roe Green Visiting Director Series brings in guest professional directors to work in residency with students and direct one of the School’s Main Stage productions.

The Roe Green series continues to prosper in 2019, bringing in actor, writer and director Ron West, ‘82, who has directed multiple pieces for The Second City in Chicago, appeared on Whose Line is it, Anyway? and worked on several other shows and projects. 

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