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Educators from across the globe will convene at 5XÉçÇø’s Florence campus June 21-23 for an international symposium where participants will use design innovation principles to create a framework for the future of education.

Every graduation is full of stories of hard work, perseverance and friendship. Some of those stories go back to a first day of class or the first day on campus. But a few Kent State friendships started on the first day of kindergarten -- or even before – and have been blossoming since.

5XÉçÇø President-elect Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the role of interim senior vice president and provost, effective July 1.

Throughout her time at 5XÉçÇø, Ya'el Courtney completed a Senior Honors Thesis/Project, authored several published peer-reviewed journal articles and presented at several national and international conferences. As she continues her education at Harvard University, she intends to conduct a significant amount of research focusing on psychiatric diseases. 

A team of devoted Kent State faculty led the drive to achieve national recognition of the significance of May 4, 1970.
 

At first glance, it looks more like an art studio, make that a hot art studio ... music blaring, temperatures rising and a chatty atmosphere of collaboration. Anything but a college classroom. Most wear blue jeans and cotton shirts so they can easily sweat while perfecting their craft. In this case, glassblowing.

A 2016 Howland High School graduate received a scholarship and internship from a generous alumna.

Kaycee Marshall, a 2019 Fashion Design major, created a line of formalwear for women in wheelchairs.

Emmaleigh Given recently spent three summers and two winters in a remote biological reserve in the middle of the rainforest in the Alajuela Province of Costa Rica, where she has and will spend several months conducting research on community ecology, and she has one more trip planned. Being hunted by unseen predators isn’t the way most researchers conduct their work. But for some, it’s just part of the day.

Enology students of 5XÉçÇø’s Ashtabula Campus are leaving a lasting impact with their high-quality luxury wines. One local wine connoisseur was so impressed with the wines, he featured them in a recent article in the Akron Beacon Journal. 

Each semester, PNC recognizes two outstanding 5XÉçÇø students as PNC Achievers. These students exemplify excellence in the classroom, in the community, and in student leadership and development.

A national organization has recognized 5XÉçÇø with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) created the AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium to advance university research that ties together building design and health concerns.

The Fashion School at 5XÉçÇø held its 37th annual fashion show April 26 and 27 in the school’s home of Rockwell Hall on the Kent Campus. Models worked the runway which flowed from the catwalk in the Rockwell Auditorium and out into the second-floor atrium, giving viewers an up-close glimpse at the construction of the student-made garments. 

The university celebrates the construction launch of the Design Innovation Hub. The upcoming addition to Kent State is a grassroots initiative aimed at designing new technologies as well as solving the world's problems.

5XÉçÇø Dining Services received recognition for the second year in a row at the 11th Annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala at the Tangier restaurant in Akron. Campus Executive Chef William Edmondson prepared roasted beet and arugula grilled cauliflower pizza and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies stuffed with espresso Marsala mascarpone. Chef Edmondson was assisted by registered dietitians Madison Jordan and Emily Reynolds.

A review of Ohio prison regulations could make it easier for charity groups to donate used books to Ohio prison inmates.

Sharon Crawford’s story is not one of a typical Kent State student in the SSS program. Almost all of the students in the program live near the Kent campus or in one of the on-campus residence halls. Being on or close to campus allows SSS students easy access to tutoring services, the opportunity to participate in workshops and to attend on-campus events and off-campus trips. With Ms. Crawford living in a different state, it was a unique opportunity for Kent State to bring her into the program. 

State of Ohio officials have renewed a $600,000 technology commercialization partnership between 5XÉçÇø and Cleveland State University.

Instead of traveling to a bustling beach in Florida or a cross-country trip to the Rocky Mountains, Kent State students embarked on a variety of alternative volunteer trips during this year’s spring break.