Edward L. Dunlap

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Edward L. Dunlap

Custodial Worker
College of Podiatric Medicine

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

December 2020

Bikash Mandal

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Bikash Mandal

Research Associate
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

December 2020

Corey Stamco

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Corey Stamco

Content Marketing Specialist
Admissions Office
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

October 2020

Erica Collins

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Erica Collins

Digital and Media Specialist
Admissions Office
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

October 2020

Senior Guest Program Helps Community Members Keep Minds Active

Kent State University’s Senior Guest program provides an opportunity for senior citizens to get back in the classroom - for free. Similar programs are available across the state, thanks to a 1999 Ohio revised code that says every public university in Ohio must allow those 60 years and older who have lived in the state for at least one year to enroll in courses tuition free.

President Diacon Asks That We Think Globally, Act Locally in Honoring MLK

Kent State President Todd Diacon delivered the opening remarks during the university's virtual ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Kent State Scholars Team up with Bournemouth University to Create Election Project

Since 2015, Bournemouth University’s Center for Health and Media Research has conducted an election analysis, including rapid responses and contributions from several leading U.S. and international academics, which, this year, includes four from Kent State University.

Kent State Researchers Use Liquid Crystal to Control Bacteria Movement

A liquid crystal research group at Kent State led by Oleg Lavrentovich, Ph.D., is knocking on the doors of the biomedical industry with its current project. The recent publication of research explains a technique of controlling bacteria movement with liquid crystal structures that could have a potential impact in many areas of research and medical care.   

Division of Student Affairs Launches New Three-Year Strategic Plan

The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) started the strategic planning process in October 2019, culminating with the implementation of a th

Kent State to Honor the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. With Virtual Program Featuring Bakari Sellers

Kent State University will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, to celebrate King’s life and legacy. Serving as this year’s keynote speaker is CNN political analyst and former South Carolina state Rep. Bakari Sellers. The virtual program is free and open to the public.

Literature (Virtually) Brings People Together, Despite Pandemic

While gathering an isolated community together in the time of COVID-19 may seem nearly impossible, one organization has created a safe space for its clients to push togetherness to the forefront of their daily lives. Books@Work has worked tirelessly to bring both companies and communities together through literature. The participants for these meetings come from 26 states across America, with 30 university professors selected to facilitate these meetings. The organization and its Kent State connection were recently featured in a WEWS-TV (Cleveland) story.

Biennial Faculty Show

January 26 - March 4, 2021

The School of Art Collection and Galleries presents the Biennial Faculty Show in the Center for the Visual Arts Gallery. All full-time, part-time, and emeritus faculty at Kent State University’s School of Art at all campuses are invited to participate in the show.  Artwork of all media is on display, including sculpture, photography, textiles, metals, digital media, ceramics, painting, printmaking, and drawing. The exhibition is free and open to the public.