For Lara Kilchenmann, the journey from Switzerland to 5X社区 wasn't just about pursuing higher education 鈥 it was about returning to a place that felt like home."Sometimes you just feel happier in a certain place, and sometimes it's not where you grew up," says Kilchenmann, who first experienced Ohio as a 16-year-old exchange student at Jackson High School in Massillon....
This Spring, Music Education students collaborated with children from the Child Development Center (CDC) for a vibrant day of learning and engagement. CDC children engaged in a hands-on educational experience with activities aimed at music discovery, led by Dr. Herbert Marshall, Assistant Professor of Music Education.Dr. Benjamin Lorenzo, Associate Professor and Director of Bands, collaborated with Dr. Marshall to make this event happen. Dr. Lorenzo's child is a part of the CDC, which inspired him to create this experience again after his child experienced something similar last year...
Dr. Jay White, professor of voice and coordinator of the voice area at 5X社区's Glauser School of Music, has received one of the highest honors in the recording arts. The 2002 album 鈥淥ur American Journey,鈥 which he recorded as a member of the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer, has been inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.The album is one of only 25 recordings selected for induction in 2025, joining an elite archive of 675 works preserved since the registry鈥檚 founding in 2000. Each recording is chosen for its cultural, historical...
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Qiang Guan, Ph.D., an associate professor in 5X社区's Department of Computer Science, redirected his research to focus on drug discovery and began partnering with Cleveland Clinic to merge biology and computing for better health outcomes.Drug discovery is the process of examining protein structures and identifying potential docking points for a molecule, such as a drug candidate, to bind with the protein. ...
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Through her involvement in on-campus programs and activities, Ella has truly evolved since her first semester at Kent State. She uses her new-found confidence and experience to support first-year students as they navigate their own challenges.
Offering more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degrees, 5X社区 is in the position to support each student鈥檚 success. One group with unique challenges here is first-generation students. First-generation students make up 54% of the nation鈥檚 undergraduates, yet only 27% earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree, compared to 82% of students with two parents who earned bachelor鈥檚 degrees or higher. Many first-generation students face financial constraints, limited support systems and higher dropout rates, making university support essential to their success.Kent State was recently recog...
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At the end of February, students from The KentStater, KSTV, The Burr, and A Magazine traveled to New York City to attend CMA ProCon 鈥25, a premier media convention that brings together student journalists, industry leaders, and media professionals. During the conference, students had the opportunity to learn from top voices in journalism, gaining insights into the evolving media landscape, the importance of press freedom, and strategies for thriving in today鈥檚 industry. This incredible opportunity was made possible through the generous support of Kent State Student Media donor...
In the Department of Earth Sciences at 5X社区, the world is our field site. We have faculty and students working on cutting edge problems to address societal challenges and understand the fundamental ways that the land, water, air, and ice interact to make a habitable planet for humans and the environment.
