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Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a Kent State University professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is once again on Clarivate's list of Highly Cited Researchers in the world.
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Last Spring, the Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, which creates an important interdisciplinary hub for faculty, students, staff and community members engaged in race and anti-racism scholarship, activism and education. “Kent…
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Whether you are attempting to master the art of cooking or trying your hand at DIY home improvement, chances are books, blogs and articles have been written by many qualified experts to help guide the way. Scholars spend countless hours reading page after page - chapter after…
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The Rubber City Theatre in Akron, Ohio, will host the play "Love in Reserve" by career storyteller, U.S. Army veteran, award-winning journalist and playwright Eric Mansfield. At Kent State University, many know Mansfield from his role as assistant vice president for …
Most students are surprised to learn that there is a scholarship that supports students of Lithuanian heritage at Kent State University. In fact, there are a number of these types of scholarships originally funded by various immigrant communities to encourage and support first-…
Congratulations to Dr. Beth A. Cunningham on her recent appointment as a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), recognized by her peers because of her outstanding contributions to physics. The number of APS Fellows elected each year is limited to no more than one half of…
Our students are the first to acknowledge the importance of scholarships to their college experience. Alleviating at least some of the financial burden of our students allows them to bring their best selves to our campus: offering their unique perspectives and experiences and…
~Nicholas D’Antonio, Guest Contributor
(Nicholas is a senior English Major)
Years ago, I drove through my hometown and passed a brand-new office and warehouse for a well-known local construction company. A plane had recently crashed into their building, causing significant…
Each year I receive mountains of solicitations from well-meaning organizations doing wonderful work around the world. Often it is difficult to know who, and what, can benefit from even the smallest donation. Do I help my local animal shelter or radio station? Do I contribute to…
An important member of Kent State University’s academic and social legacy joined the ancestors last winter. However, his contributions, and impact on students, university policy, and even the national recognition of African American achievement will never be forgotten.