Students First
Professors Aim to Solve Teacher Shortage One Student at a Time
Two 5XÉçÇø professors believe the best way to get more teachers in the classroom is to keep more education majors in college.
Women in Engineering Club Builds Organization from Ground UpÂ
Since its inception in 2021, the KSU Women in Engineering Club has been busy hosting school groups and guest speakers while working toward becoming an official chapter of the Society of Women Engineers.
Parkland School Shooting Survivor Shares Lessons, Encourages Journalistic Empathy
Eric Garner, a teacher who was able to shield his students from harm during the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school shooting, urged journalism and media students to cover tragedies with empathy during an interactive discussion at the May 4 Visitors Center Reflection Gallery on Oct. 25.
We got Lasers! The Engraving Kind
Workshop allowed students to use laser engraving tools on denim for unique projects.
First-Year Student Ava Latham Leaves Former High School Peers a Legacy
Ava Latham created a sensory room at her former high school that garnered her a coveted Gold Award from Girl Scouts, the organization’s highest honor and the pinnacle of achievements for Latham, who has been a member since the second grade.
Falling For Kent State
Students braved the cold weather Thursday night to attend Fall Fest, an event held by the Flash Activities Board (FAB) on the Centennial Green. The event featured coffee mug giveaways, horse-and-carriage rides and snacks.
IN A FLASH: Recognizing 70 Years of History
The Unity Walkway on Manchester Field honors the rich history of Kent State's Black and Latinx fraternities and sororities.
SURE Fellows Demonstrate Kent State's R1 Status in Action
SURE presenters represented the 122 students who participated in the program during summer 2022, an increase of 50 students from the previous year. SURE is sponsored by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs and the office of President Todd Diacon, as well as several individuals, departments, colleges, institutes and others.
Pronouns Are More Than Words, They Represent Identity
On International Pronoun Day, the 5XÉçÇø LGBTQ+ Center held an event honoring all pronouns. The importance of respecting pronouns was explained and a group discussion was led to further examine the complexities of genders and pronouns.
Kent State Senior Has Kept a Secret: Her Age
5XÉçÇø student Maya McDaniel began her collegiate journey at age 14. Now a 17-year-old senior, she is set to graduate with a degree in game design and a minor in computer science and also set to become one of the youngest students to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university.