Community & Society
Learning to Connect
To help new students get acclimated to academic life, during the summer all incoming students to Kent State read the same book, write an essay in response to reading prompts and then talk about it in discussion groups when they get to campus. This year’s Common Reading book, selected by the C…
Video: The 2017 Kent State Aeronautics Fair
The Aeronautics Fair is a free, family-friendly event held at the Airport. The 2017 fair took place Sept. 9.
Kent State Ashtabula Student Veterans Honor the Fallen During 9/11 With Flag Display
This past week, the walkways at at Ashtabula were lined with thousands of American flags in honor of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks.
The Sweet Life
Brent Ian Wesley, BBA ’04, isn’t just a keeper of bees—he’s an entrepreneur with a passion for uplifting people while selling urban honey and men’s personal care products.
By Justin Glanville / Kent State Magazine
Kent State Student Confronts Manufacturing Trend That Impacts Climate Change
These days, consumers can buy the latest clothing trends quickly and inexpensively. Critics, however, maintain that this “fast fashion” can be detrimental to the environment.
Henry Winkler to Visit Kent State Stark as Part of Featured Speaker Series
He is best known as "The Fonz" on "Happy Days." On Oct. 10, Henry Winkler will share the story of his career and living with undiagnoised dyslexia.
Video: Kent State Welcomes Back PGA Tour Winner Mackenzie Hughes
alumnus and professional golfer Mackenzie Hughes returned to his alma mater for a “Welcome Back” reception in his honor organized by Herb Page, Kent State’s director of golf and head men’s golf coach.
The Missing Link Between College Renters and Landlords
A Kent State entrepreneur creates a website and an upcoming app that connects renters to landlords.
Miles to Make a Difference
A assistant dean runs 200 miles for his daughter and all other families touched by multiple sclerosis.
Kent State Professor Earns Main Street Kent’s Volunteer of the Year Award
Assistant Professor Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., has been named Volunteer of the Year by Main Street Kent for her contributions to the revitalization of downtown Kent.