WHAT:More than 450 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Science’s 2026 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 21, at ºÚÁÏÍø. Participating students are coming from 10 counties: Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit and Trumbull. Science projects developed by the students cover a wide range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) topics, ranging from cancer to artificial intelligence to environmental projects to space.Members o...
Save Lives Sudden cardiac arrest can happen without warning, and immediate action is critical. At ºÚÁÏÍø, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are placed across campus to ensure help is always close by. These devices are designed for anyone to use—no medical training needed—and provide clear voice instructions during an emergency.AEDs can be found in some academic buildings, recreation and athletic facilities, and other high traffic areas throughout the Kent Campus. Taking a moment to learn where the nearest AED is in your building or on campus can make a lifesavi...
April 16, 2026 | 4 - 6:30 p.m. (reception to follow) | Donald S. and Johnna F. Grant Atrium, Crawford Hall
Join us in cheering on our finalists during the John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship's annual Spring Pitch Competition.
Building the Next Phase of GrowthAs industries across aerospace, manufacturing and transportation accelerate digital transformation, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering is building its next phase of growth with new opportunities for students, faculty and research across digital engineering, systems thinking and aviation.Approval from the ºÚÁÏÍø Board of Trustees March 4 meeting confirms the establishment of the Digital Engineering Design Center (DEDC) and advances plans for new degree programs in industrial and systems engineering and graduate degrees in aviation science,...
On Feb. 24, Kent State's Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CUDC) hosted a networking event and gallery exhibit "25+Year CUDC Retrospective" highlighting the CUDC's work in advancing urban design through applied research, teaching and community collaboration. The event also introduced the CUDC's new director, Allison Lukacsy-Love, AIA, AICP, who shared her vision for strengthening civic partnerships and positioning the CUDC as a a regional hub for innovation. The event was attended by decision makers, community leaders, design professionals, students, faculty, st...
Adam Nathaniel Furman, a London-based designer and artist celebrated for his vibrant approach to space, color and identity, will visit ºÚÁÏÍø for a lineup of events this March as part of the Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.Furman will visit campus to lead a design workshop with architecture and fashion students in collaboration with Kent State’s Sue Hershberger Yoder, professor of fashion design, and Kristen Mimms Scavnicky, assistant professor of architecture. The workshop will culminate in the creation of a large-scale gateway installation, accompanie...
A mental health awareness training developed at ºÚÁÏÍø is now reaching communities in 26 states — and the researchers behind it are working to ensure it reaches many more.The A.I.D. training — which stands for Awareness, Interaction and Direction — was created in 2019 by the Center for Public Policy and Health in the College of Public Health. The training teaches participants how to recognize signs of mental distress, engage in compassionate and effective conversations with someone who may be struggling and connect that person with the resources they need.Since fa...