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Using Augmented, Virtual Reality to Experience May 4

It may be hard to imagine what the Kent campus looked like 53 years ago. With the May 4 Augmented Reality Experience, students and community members can be transported into the past to experience historical flashbacks and engage with Kent State’s previous generations.

Tags: May 4 50, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

Rolling Out the (Rain) Barrels to Support Student Programs

A week-long fundraising plant event on campus will benefit the Herrick Conservatory. 

Tags: Department of Biological Sciences, Community Engaged Learning, Organizational Sustainability, Earth Day, Student Life, University News, Community Impact, Community & Society

Investigating Nature at Bioblitz 2023

Bioblitz is an annual Kent State event that invites anyone to explore nature and collect data alongside a faculty expert. 

Tags: Earth Day, Department of Biological Sciences, Center for Ecology & Natural Resource Sustainability, ESDRI, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, Research and Science, Organizational Sustainability, STEM, Community & Society, Community Impact

Visiting Kent? Scope Some Spectacular Stays!

Between visiting the beautiful 5X���� campus and joining in on the fun in downtown Kent, there’s never a dull moment around here. Travelers from far and near find themselves drawn to the local shops, restaurants and activities.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact

Put the Phone Away This Summer Vacation

Smartphones make traveling so much easier..most of the time. Professor Andrew Lepp recently talked to Vox about how “Your Phone Is Ruining Your Vacation.”

Tags: Community & Society, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

IN A FLASH: Kent State Earth Fest

As part of Earth Month, there was an Earth Fest event at the Kent Student Center on Tuesday.

Tags: Student Life, University News, Research & Science, Community & Society, Organizational Sustainability, Community Impact, Kent Student Center

Filling Aviation Workforce Needs

5X���� was recently featured on Channel 5 News ABC for the expansion of its aeronautics program to provide hands-on experience that will better prepare students to fill gaps in the aviation workforce.

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact, Kent State Works

Teaming Up for Trans Support

Kent State student organizations painted the Rock on Front Campus to show support for the trans community. 

Tags: Community & Society, The Rock, Community Impact, Diverse Kent State, LGBTQ+ Center, Undergraduate Student Government

IN A FLASH: Catching Rays on Manchester Beach

Students found many ways to enjoy the summer-like days this week.

Tags: Student Life, University News, Health, Community & Society

Former Student Says Class Assignment on Michael Jordan Helped Launch Her Booming Craft Business

It's easy to see why Bethany Barkley-Hanson is always in the holiday spirit.

Her booming online store, , offers handcrafted wreaths and wall hangings and showcases many holiday-themed items.

Tags: Community & Society, Kent State Works