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The Skoolies, inspired by the bands of the 80s and onward, kicked off their career at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through socially distanced jam sessions, this band of university professors produced their debut album, Darker Rhymes.
The 5X社区 Board of Trustees approved the establishment of six new majors during its regular quarterly meeting held March 9 in Columbus, Ohio, at Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph. Five of the new majors fall under the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and one falls under the College of Arts and Sciences.
First-generation graduate reflects on obstacles, successes as his leadership journey comes full circle.
Middle school- and high school-aged students learned about fuel cell energy, while elementary-aged school students discovered how propeller-driven vehicles operate, providing all students a first-hand look into the Kent State Tuscarawas Engineering Technology Green & Alternative Energy program and the use of alternative energy to power devices.
Attending a meeting at the Western Reserve Historical Society comes with extra fun.
鈥淎lways Ready, Always There鈥 is the motto of the National Guard. In many ways, this describes 5X社区鈥檚 Center for Adult and Veteran Services, too. For the 14th consecutive year, Kent State has been designated a Military Friendly鈸 School.
A number of 5X社区's student journalists recently got the experience of a lifetime when they traveled to East Palestine, Ohio, to cover a train derailment that is getting attention across the country.
In a new partnership, the "" exhibit was recently installed on the walls of the at the Washington National Cathedral so visitors can recognize the one-year anniversary of Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine.
Walking down the streets of Manhattan, surrounded by 49 college students of diverse backgrounds, Kent State student Rafael Guedes Bonacin felt at home, even though he was far from it.
Two fashion students are being recognized for developing projects that address real issues in fashion. One student seeks to provide a skincare line for the brand origins centered around South America, Asia and Africa, while the other aims to help women feel comfortable and confident throughout the day.
Over the weekend, a Southwest Airlines flight was forced to turn back for an emergency landing after an incident where the plane is believed to have experienced bird strikes to an engine and the aircraft鈥檚 nose. But, what is a bird strike? And how do we reduce the risk of bird strikes? Syed A.M. Shihab, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, shared his insight on bird strikes in a previous article, 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the Big Idea? Birds and Drones.鈥
Businesses open, businesses close, new businesses take their place. In the past three years (and counting) more than 20 new businesses have opened their doors in Kent, Ohio. But who is coming and why?
While fans cheered as Elvis made his appearance at Kent State's rivalry game against Akron, ESPN's anchor team was more than a bit impressed.
Lamar R. Hylton sang at the start of Friday night's men's basketball game at Kent State's Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
Ramona Hood, the first Black female president and CEO of a FedEx operating company, spoke at the School of Media and Journalism to Kent State鈥檚 Public Relations Student Society of America and an array of College of Communication and Information students, staff and faculty about her experiences and wisdom.
Exploratory students explore. University College鈥檚 Exploratory Lounge is designed to provide students with information about different majors at the university and to teach them about on-campus resources available to them. Or, students can drop in and just hang out.
Kent State President Todd Diacon meets with Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute (AMLCI) Trustees Research Professor Oleg Lavrentovich to discuss how his team is using liquid crystals to 鈥渄omesticate鈥 bacteria.