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Testing Tesla - Is It Really All That?

Jon Jivan, '08, Electronic Media, is a stickler for paying attention to detail.

At least when it comes to the family car. In his case, a Tesla Model 3.

IN A FLASH SPECIAL: VIEWS FROM CURITIBA, BRAZIL

American Academy students engage in training at PUCPR's medical school.

Roe Green, MA ’80, To Receive Honorary Degree

Kent State’s Board of Trustees will award Roe Green, MA ’80, a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree in recognition of her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts in Northeast Ohio, the nation and around the world.

IN A FLASH SPECIAL: VIEWS FROM CURITIBA, BRAZIL

After class, American Academy students at PUCPR like to hang out and relax. 

Lisbeth (Betsy) Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08

Betsy Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08, LSW, found her home in Kent and has dedicated her life to creating a strong, supportive community for all

Good Food on Campus: Student Cooks Create Fresh Dishes from Scratch

Student cooks working in University Culinary Services see firsthand the fresh ingredients and care that goes into preparing meals at campus dining halls. 

Diversity Trailblazer: Alfreda Brown, Ph.D.

When she came to Kent State University in October 2009, Alfreda Brown Ph.D., made history by becoming the first person ever to lead a university division dedicated completely to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.  

As vice president for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Brown served as a powerful voice for making sure no one in the university’s wide-reaching system was marginalized, discriminated against or left behind. 

Student Media Prepared Alumna for Teamwork, Wide-Ranging Career

Collaboration and teamwork have been the common threads that have led Kent State Media and Journalism alumna Raytevia Evans, M.A. ‘12, through teaching English abroad, graduate school, work as an education reporter and now, as a public information officer. She says that every time she’s produced work she’s proud of, it has been the result of a group project. 

Scholar: Beethoven Was Not an Alcoholic

Theodore Albrecht, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Music in Kent State University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, was quoted by The New York Times in a story about new findings concerning Ludwig van Beethoven’s health and genealogy. 

Professor, Independent Filmmaker Earns Individual Excellence Award from Ohio Arts Council

In America, conversations about grief and loss are often avoided, and in art, tend to be sugarcoated, or even “corny.”

Kent State Assistant Professor and independent filmmaker Dana White is changing that narrative through her work, and was recently recognized by the Ohio Arts Council.

Pop-Up Photo Instruction in Curitiba, Brazil

A chance meeting on campus turned into a valuable learning experience for a group of photography students in Brazil. 

IN A FLASH SPECIAL: Views From Curitiba, Brazil

Students at Kent State's American Academy can enjoy a green and growing campus all year in Curitiba's subtropical climate. 

Good Food on Campus: Creating Great Tastes and International Flavors

The DI Hub's executive chef wants to make sure every student gets what they want to eat - with a side of vegetables.

IN A FLASH SPECIAL: Views from PUCPR in Curitiba, Brazil

Some Kent State faculty travel to PUCPR in Brazil to teach intensive, three-week modules.

Good Food on Campus: Daily Dining Options Are Guided By Student Needs

University Culinary Services is always listening and adapting to create nutritious, on-campus meal options for Kent State students to enjoy.

CAE Partners with Admissions on 2023 Future Flash Days

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering recently wrapped up their slate of Future Flash Day

2023 Air Race Classic Kent State University Team Announced

The Flying Flashes are once again taking on the Air Race Classic!

Student Spotlight - Julia DiNunzio

Student Spotlight - Cooper Flora

Kent State Admissions Team Makes Transferring a Slam Dunk

Kent State University’s men’s basketball team goes by many names: Golden Flashes, Mid-American Conference champions, winners. 

But Ted McKown, senior associate director of admissions for transfer enrollment, would add “transfer students” to that list. 

Many of the players on this season’s winning team transferred to Kent State from other colleges, making them part of a group of about 1,200 students who, each year, find themselves at Kent State for a new stop on their educational journeys. 

Northeast Ohio Public Universities Collaborate on Innovation

Innovation Day 2023 was a collaborative effort of the Northeast Ohio Public University Research Alliance (NEO-PURA) comprised of Kent State University, Cleveland State University, Northeast Ohio Medical University, The University of Akron and Youngstown State University. 

IN A FLASH SPECIAL - Views From PUCPR in Curitiba, Brazil

Kent State students at the American Academy in Brazil are experiencing the country's rainiest season.

Out of Pandemic Isolation, Alumna Creates Short Film Accepted into Cleveland International Film Festival

As a digital media production student, Ailene Joven, '21, began creating the short film “Define” during the early days of COVID-19. Several years later, that film is set to be screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) on March 28, 2023.

Black Squirrels Have Taken Over the (Kent Kraziness) Brackets

Kent Kraziness is an Instagram competition created by University Housing Services to increase social media engagement. The competition, which kicked off on March 14-April 4, is a nod to the NCAA's March Madness.

Kent State Graduate College Asks ‘Who Runs the World?’

Women represent nearly 60% of students in graduate or professional degree programs; however, they are still a minority in certain STEM fields like engineering and computer science. The Graduate College celebrated women’s history month by tackling this tough topic head-on.

Coming Out: Dolores Noll

A trailblazer for LGBTQ+ rights, the late Dolores Noll, Ph.D., was one of Kent State University’s first openly gay professors when she came out in 1971.

IN A FLASH: Intramural Champs

Players and fans saw great gameplay at the Intramural Sports Basketball Championships this week. 

Breaking Barriers for Parenting Students is Goal of Professor’s Research

Approximately 5.4 million students with dependent children are enrolled in postsecondary education. Those numbers are only expected to rise in the near future, as a too-often overlooked and underserved population increases. Ashtabula sociology associate professor Jessica Leveto, Ph.D., is focusing her research on the needs of those students as part of a fellowship with the Center for Teaching and Learning that culminates with a faculty workshop on April 21.

Kent State, CIFF and ‘Reading Rainbow’ Creators

Kent State connects with the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) to create opportunities for students.

Pathology Research Seeking to Unlock Mysteries of the Brain

Since completion of her Ph.D. in 2016, Assistant Professor Melissa Edler and her colleagues have secured more than $2 million in research funding for examining aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

Reaching New Heights in Advanced Air Mobility

The Virtual Future of Educating Teachers

Three Kent State professors are developing a solution to a teacher training issue through the use of extended reality (XR) technology and 360 video. 

IN A FLASH: Over the Fences

The framework of Crawford Hall has begun to rise from behind the construction fence. 

Roy Minoff Composition Competition

The Kent State Hugh A. Glauser School of Music is proud to announce the Roy Minoff Composition Competition 2025 to support the creation of a significant new work that will receive its world premiere at Kent State University.

Arts and Sciences Dean joins Cleveland Water Alliance board

In the March 21 Crain's Cleveland Business "Afternoon 5" email, an article written by Kim Palmer reported:

Android Accessibility: Part 3 of 4 – "Reduced Motion"

In this new article of the series, we takes closer look at some of the best accessibility features in the latest version of the Android operating system, Android 13, Google’s “most accessible OS yet”.