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A scene from "Head Over Heels," playing now through November 13

What happens when a 16th century romance combines with music from '80s pop group The Go-Go's? 

Pictured from Kent State's College of Nursing, are: Tracey Motter, associate dean of Academics; Kay Gianantonio, 2018-2020 Jonas Scholar; Nicole Lewis, 2020-2022 Jonas Scholar recipient; and Lisa Onesko, professor and director of the DNP Program.

Two-time 5X社区 alumna and current Doctor of Nursing Practice student Nicole K. Lewis, MSN 鈥20,  was selected by Jonas Philanthropies, a leading national philanthropic funder of graduate nursing education, as a 2020-2022 Jonas Scholar Award Recipient.

Matthew Williams and his fashion collections

Imagine making a dress out of LEGO dots. Matthew Williams, a junior fashion design major at Kent State, is doing just that.

Student studying near sculpture installation on campus.

You're never far from a piece of art on the Kent Campus. 

Kent State Vice President Valoree Vargo, presents alumnus Earl Miller with the Founders Award, In appreciation for his $2 million commitment to Kent State, with Michael Lehman, director of Kent State's Brain Health Research Institute.

5X社区 alumnus Earl Miller, Ph.D., a leading cognitive neuroscientist, and his wife Marlene Wicherski were recognized at the university鈥檚 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, for their $2 million commitment to support research programs and students in Kent State鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute. 

Mental Health

The recently released a report on workplace mental health and well-being, and 5X社区 was highlighted as a strong example of mental health support.

SuperFlash

From a mascot superhero to creative clouds to student pilots flying to victory, 5X社区's storytelling skills received high marks from , an international competition that honors excellence in marketing and communications that also recognizes the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals.

The Center for Undergraduate Excellence is the home of University College.

Kent State's University College helps students decide on the degree program 鈥 and career path 鈥 that's right for them.

Tracey L. Bale, Ph.D., is keynote speaker for the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium at 5X社区.

5X社区鈥檚 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium began Thursday with a keynote address by Tracy L. Bale, Ph.D., titled "The biology of trauma: Understanding risk and resilience."  

What's the Big Idea?

President Todd Diacon is on the move literally as part of his new video series called 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the Big Idea?鈥