University News

The Brain Comes Alive on Kent State’s Campus
Can I loft my bed? Is there a dining hall near my residence hall? Where am I able to park on campus? To answer these questions, students can ask The Brain on campus.

Kent State’s Giving Tuesday 2018 Attains Record-Breaking Success
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Giving Tuesday 2018 broke the million-dollar mark for the second year in a row.

Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award
Eriko Tanaka, Japanese program coordinator and College of Arts and Sciences lecturer, received a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Receives State Historic Preservation Award for Preserving May 4 History and Site
The Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office Awards has recognized Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ with a 2018 Public Education and Awareness Award.

Giving Tuesday at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Is a Monthlong Celebration of Philanthropy
With the launch of its 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ has again transformed what was just a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and 21st-century facilities.

Video: Professor Catherine Leslie
Catherine Leslie, Ph.D., professor of fashion at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡, discusses what inspires her to teach.

Digital Media Production Program Sees Significant Jump in Degrees Awarded
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ awarded the largest number of undergraduate degrees in its history in May 2018. One of the majors with the greatest growth from the previous year was Digital Media Production, which saw an increase of 43 graduates.