Student Life
Presidential Hero Turns 100!
It’s not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.
Problem Solver: Doctoral Student Strives to Make Drones Safer
Esrat Farhana Dulia won first place in ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition in the Graduate College for her innovative research in a surveillance sensor network that will enable Advanced Air Mobility operators to guide authorized uncrewed aerial vehicles in safe flight paths that would avoid potential collisions.
15 Years of the Cohn Jewish Student Center's Growing Community
Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.
Blue Shirts: The Muscle of the Student Center
If you’ve ever been to the Kent Student Center, you’re aware of the constant motion within those walls. Events, meetings, presentations and more spring up frequently in the Ballroom, on the third floor, in the Schwebel Room, on the second floor balcony, in the Governance Chambers. But have you ever thought about how all that happens? The answer is simple. The Blue Shirts do it.
Video: Marching Golden Flashes Get First Look at New Facility
On Nov. 18, ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø President Todd Diacon and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes.
Nationally Ranked, ‘Backyard’ Access
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.
‘Explore’ With International Education Week
International Education Week, taking place Nov. 18-22, celebrates the different cultures across the ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø community and highlights international experiences and opportunities the university offers.
Flash Focus: Andzelika Malkowski
Meet Andzelika Malkowski, a senior architectural studies and construction management double major from Parma, Ohio, with a passion for giving back to the community.
Lunch Break Spotlight: Library Gives Performing Arts Students Time to Shine
University Libraries’ Performing Arts Library at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø hosted its Open Mic Lunch on Nov. 1, where students and university community members came together to showcase their talents and connect through live music.
Helping Students Navigate a Successful ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Experience
KSU Navigate, a new technology platform more than two years in the making, will fully launch on Nov. 18, giving ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø students an easy and efficient way to schedule tutoring and academic advising putting them on track for success in their coursework.