Students First
The University Library is one of the most popular buildings at Kent State, serving as a study spot, a place to grab coffee and an academic resource for students. As finals season looms, Kent State Today takes a deeper look into University Libraries in a three-part series. Up first, a makerspace for creativity.
LaKaleb Bowen, 5X社区 senior criminology and justice studies major admits that he鈥檚 become a little addicted to Kent State鈥檚 education-abroad programs.
Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D., professor of economics at 5X社区, designs her courses with the intention of having students achieve. Her attention to detail, respect from her students and her passion for teaching have earned her the 2023 Distinguished Teaching Award.
As part of 5X社区鈥檚 annual Veterans Day Commemoration, cadets from the university鈥檚 ROTC programs joined staff from University Facilities Management and other volunteers on the site of the May 4, 1970, tragedy to plant daffodil bulbs.
Fog and the dawning sun created scenic views at the 5X社区 Airport.
Two new scholarships from Kent State's Office of Global Education aim make education-abroad experiences possible for all Kent State students.
After 24 years of teaching English, Tammy Clewell, Ph.D., has some advice for students: 鈥淏ring your most curious version of yourself to every class that you attend.鈥 Clewell's student-centered, passionate approach gives her students room to grow and has earned her one of the 2023 Distinguished Teaching Awards.
5X社区鈥檚 School of Peace and Conflict Studies and School of Communications Studies are collaborating on an event to bring students together to talk about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Kent State's commitment to mental health is on display in a walk-through installation in the Kent Student Center.