University News
Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs
This November, members of the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, Kent State’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across Kent State’s eight-campus system.
As ‘Funky Winkerbean’ Comes to an End, Comic Strip’s Creator Reflects on 50 Years
For a half-century, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡alumnus Tom Batiuk has penned the adventures of the students and staff of the fictional Westview High School, but now, "Funky Winkerbean" is coming to an end. Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Today sat down with Batiuk to talk about his life's journey as a comic strip writer.
WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.
Final Farmers’ Market of Fall
Shop the final Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Farmers’ Market of Fall today at the DI Hub.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Hosts International Discussion on Politically Charged World Cup
When the U.S. Soccer Team takes the field today to play Iran, there will be more on the line than just which team will advance toward the World Cup. The match, which ended in a 1-0 victory for the U.S. team, comes at a time when protests within Iran for women’s rights have resulted in incre…
IN A FLASH: DI By Night
A nighttime view of The Design Innovation Hub and the Tower of Squares sculpture.
Eat, Meet, Greet and Study: Alumni Cherish the Memories They Made at Kent Student CenterÂ
As students, faculty and staff celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kent Student Center, alumni, who read about the milestone on social media took, time to reminisce about the fun and fond memories they made at the facility.
International Cook-off Provides New Culinary Journey for African Students
The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Kent State’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡for the fall semester to pursue degrees.
Connections and Enthusiasm Combine for Distinguished Teaching Award
A war reenactor, a history enthusiast and a 35 years veteran educator. However, the most important thing for Bradley Keefer, associate professor of history at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Ashtabula, is the connections he makes with his students, leading him to earn the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Gives Back
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡is always engaged in giving back to the community. In light of the giving season, check out some of the incredible initiatives around campus that help those in need and find out how you can get involved.
