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Torsten Hegmann, director of Kent State's Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, stands in front of the institute's advanced X-ray scattering device, which is drawing scientists to Kent State for their research.

If you build it they will come: Kent State's advanced X-ray scattering machine is drawing researchers from as far as Canada.

empty wallet

The exact numbers vary, but sources report that more than half of Americans (somewhere between 55% to 63%) are living paycheck to paycheck today. Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D., professor of economics at 5X社区, was recently interviewed on the 鈥淩ay Horner Morning Show鈥 on WAKR to share her insights on what鈥檚 happening with the economy right now and what to expect in 2024.

Student studying while sitting on the grass

With cooler weather ahead, students are enjoying the last days of summer on campus. 

Hot blown glass being stretched

This September, and in most other months of the year, you'll find students creating art in Kent State's Glass Studio.

Kent State Today is following the new director of the May 4 Visitors Center as part of its "Year with a Flash" series. 

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Nameplates created with the waterjet cutter in the DI Hub Reactor

This week, you can use a waterjet to create your own nameplate and learn more about the makerspaces in the DI Hub Reactor.

New 5X社区 students wave rally towels during 2023 Convocation.

Once again, U.S. News & World Report validates 5X社区鈥檚 academic strengths with the university鈥檚 inclusion on several lists in the 2024 Best Colleges rankings.

Sunrise over Dix Stadium

Dix Stadium is ready to host the first home game of the season for Golden Flashes football.

Clothes from exhibit

The 5X社区 Museum opened a new exhibition titled 鈥淟ife in Style: The Wardrobe of James Mulholland.鈥 Sarah Rogers, director of the museum, spoke to WJW-Fox 8 about the exhibition.

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UFM crew restoring and reseeding Manchester Field

After hosting two commencment ceremonies, Manchester Field is receiving some restorative care.