When Myron Lard graduated from 5XÉçÇø in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and enrolled in grad school at Louisiana State University (LSU), he probably never imagined his scientific expertise would lead him back home to rural Ohio, only 40 miles from where he grew up. But, in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train derailment, in East Palestine on February 3, 2023 – a catastrophe that spilled hazardous chemicals into the environment—Lard’s journey took an unexpected turn.A native of nearby Newton Falls, Ohio, Lard is now pursuing a Ph.D. in analytical environ...
A space inside the Speech and Hearing Clinic has been renovated to serve as the new Sensory Wellbeing Space where neurodiverse students and their allies can find a welcoming and inclusive environment for gathering or study.
A grand reopening of the space, formerly known as the disHUBility, is set for 2 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 11.
This election season, Kent State Today will feature a series of stories about voting on campus, sharing information about how and where to vote, first-time student voters, important event dates and deadlines.Voting as a college student can be challenging, but 5XÉçÇø is prepared to help students register to vote and answer their questions about how and where to vote.Craig Berger (right) works to engage and inform voters.Craig Berger, associate director, community engaged learning in Kent State’s Center for Undergraduate Excellence, is the co-chair for the Kent State Votes initiat...
Zoology major Allison Remick and environmental studies major Madeline Desmond spent several weeks in Kent State’s Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program getting to know the microbes of the European wall lizard.The students were among a cohort of 178 students who conducted research projects under the direction of faculty mentors during the annual 2024 SURE program.Remick, a junior pre-veterinarian major from Grove City, Ohio, said it takes a lot of experience to get into veterinarian school and the SURE program gave her the opportunity to gain that experience.“The biggest ...
It's time for the Departmental Picnic once again! Faculty, staff, students, alumni, family, and friends are all invited to join us!The picnic will be held at Plum Creek Park, Pavilion #1 (Kent), beginning at 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 21st. The main dish - as well as the paper products - will all be provided by the department, and the remainder of the picnic will be potluck.If you are interested in joining, please RSVP at /chemistry/picnic. ...
In March 2024, 5XÉçÇø announced that Adobe approved Kent State as an Adobe Creative Campus. As one of only 90 institutions worldwide and one of only three in Ohio to earn the Adobe Creative Campus designation, this title is an important distinction for Kent State. To earn the Creative Campus partnership with Adobe, a university must complete extensive evaluations and processes to display a commitment to digital literacy. As part of Kent State’s commitment to digital literacy students, faculty and staff have free access to the Adobe Express suite of tools, available at https://so...
A long-term study of butterfly populations in Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park is shedding light on ecological changes and the impacts of human activities on local ecosystems. The study, which has been ongoing since the 1990s, represents one of the longest-running volunteer-driven insect surveys in North America. The project provides crucial data that is helping scientists decipher the causes of environmental shifts and the health of butterfly populations in the region.A Volunteer-Powered InitiativeThe butterfly surveys, managed by a dedicated group of volunteers, are conducted weekly thro...
As we begin the new semester, the Office of the University Registrar asks for your assistance in making sure that all students are properly registered for their Fall 2024 courses.As per University policy, only officially registered students are permitted to attend courses. Go to Faculty & Advisors / Faculty Dashboard to find the link to official class rosters in FlashLine. Students who are not officially registered within the appropriate time period WILL NOT receive a grade or earn credit for the course even if they attend the entire course and complete all required work.Registration and s...
Wellness partner BeWell Solutions has compiled 8 tips for making sure you're exercising safely. Regular exercise provides many health benefits, from weight management to disease prevention. However, safety is paramount to avoid unnecessary injuries or setbacks. We’ve compiled eight tips to help you exercise safely and get the most out of your workout session.Get the Green Light from Your DoctorBefore beginning a new exercise routine, or if it’s been a while since you’ve consistently exercised, you should consult your physician first. Working with your doctor helps determine your readiness for ...
Online final grading for Summer 2024 - POT S2 (8 Weeks) begins on Friday, July 12, 2024, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Summer 2024 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 pm on Tuesday, July 16. Any final grades for Summer 2024 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These Summer 2024 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, July 18, 2024.Submit Final grades using Final Grades rosterTo submit final grades via the Final Grad...