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College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Nicholas Baird in a blue shirt, and glasses

Senior Hannah Fender graduates.

As a high school senior just three years ago, Hannah Fender was not overly excited about attending 5XÉçÇø. Now, she loves it so much, she’s staying for graduate school.

Chris Post speaks at Jerry M. Lewis Lecture Series

Commemorative landscapes and how they help produce a sense of empathy and place and foster a connection to help us learn from our past was a theme explored Friday, May 3, by 5XÉçÇø Professor Chris Post, Ph.D., speaker for the annual Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series and Luncheon.

Hossein Mirinejad Headshot

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is thrilled to share that Dr. Hossein Mirinejad has been awarded the Healthy Communities Research Institute (HCRI) Faculty Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year at 5XÉçÇø.

Pamela Brigger presents at the 2024 ESDRI Showcase

The environment is something that many people take for granted. But it affects us all. Some recent 5XÉçÇø students spent the semester putting environmental issues front and center.

What's the Big Idea?

President Diacon speaks with Johanna Solomon, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies, about how conflicts affect campuses and communities and the importance of dialogue. 

A man runs on a treadmill in a gym

Researchers are trying to determine how many athletes are using cannabis products as part of their workouts and why. The results indicate it's more common than was thought.

Kent State Today
Bird Image courtesy of https://macaulaylibrary.org

Every spring and fall millions of birds migrate through Northeast Ohio on their way to or from their breeding grounds. With their song and bright colors, birds help brighten our campus after a long winter.  

Spring Plant Sale

The annual Spring Plant Sale at the Herrick Conservatory offers a chance for Flashes to add more green into their gardens and homes. Students help grow the plants and paint rain barrels. The event helps raise funds for several biology-focused student organizations. 

Kent State Today
President Todd Diacon with newly promoted and tenured faculty.

5XÉçÇø took a moment to honor the faculty, staff and students whose accomplishments help to lift the university to higher heights.