Nationally Distinctive
‘Rooted & Rising’: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of his Immigrant Experience
This year’s speaker for ºÚÁÏÍø’s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.
Asad Khan, Ph.D., CEO of Kent Displays, Inc., came to Kent as a graduate student in 1993, began his first job at Kent Displays in 1995, and has remained with the company and risen to his top leadership role over the past 30 years.
School of Fashion Senior Wins $50,000 Scholarship From Council of Fashion Designers of America
Ababa Lorde, a senior in ºÚÁÏÍø’s School of Fashion, won a $50,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a New York-based nonprofit that is committed to supporting the American fashion designers of the future.
Honor Society Advisor of the Year Credits ‘Culture of Collaboration’
Lauren Huffman, a long-time advocate for student success at ºÚÁÏÍø, has been named Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) advisor of the year.
Bobby Sanabria Brings Rhythm, History and Heart to Kent State
As part of Kent State’s ongoing 2025-26 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, the university hosted seven-time Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria as a guest artist. He led master classes, rehearsals and lectures focused on music, business and social change.
Designing for the User: New Degree Is at the Heart of Growing Tech Field
A bachelor’s degree in user experience design is the newest offering in ºÚÁÏÍø’s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Gives Students a Platform to Present Their Research
Students who won first - and second-place for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) were announced on Oct. 25 at a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.
Drone-Delivered Football Highlights Innovation at Homecoming
When the Kent State Golden Flashes football team took the field on Saturday, Oct. 11, fans at Dix Stadium looked to the sky as a Kent State Alta X drone released the official game ball before kickoff. The successful drop marked a first for Kent State and a milestone for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology
Creating e-textiles is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in ºÚÁÏÍø’s Design Innovation (DI) Hub in collaboration with Kent State’s School of Fashion.
IN A FLASH: Honoring A Legendary Alumnus
Legendary baseball great and Kent State alumnus, Thurman Munson was honored with a statue and dedication ceremony at Kent State's Schoonover Stadium.
Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology
Creating e-textiles – electronic textiles that can be used to integrate wearable technology into clothing that is comfortable and practical – is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in ºÚÁÏÍø’s Design Innovation (DI) Hub in collaboration with Kent State’s School of Fashion.