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Digging Deep Into the History at Manot Cave
For thousands of years, Manot Cave in Western Galilee, Israel, remained a silent witness to human history. Now, Kent State University’s Linda Spurlock, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Anthropology, and a team of international researchers are being recognized for bringing the secrets of Manot Cave to the surface.
IN A FLASH: Alumni Art Show Ends Friday
The inaugural Biennial Alumni Exhibition, currently on display in two galleries inside Kent State's Center for the Visual Arts, opened on Jan. 17 and will end on Feb. 21.
Talking Teamwork and Innovation
J.R. Campbell, executive director of the Design Innovation Initiative at Kent State University, discusses how working together can lead to amazing new ideas on the "iNNOVATION Insights" podcast and website. Campbell, who is an expert in combining technology with design, believes that when people from different backgrounds and skills come together, they can create incredible things.
Kent State Maintains Prestigious R1 Research Activity Designation With 2025 Carnegie Classifications
With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, Kent State University has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing Kent State as one of the top research universities in the nation.
Kent State's Business Analytics Students Continue to be in High Demand
Students who graduate from the business analytics program in Kent State’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are a testament to the program’s excellence.
Kent State Student Organization Awarded Prestigious Satellite Program
Kent State University's AstroFlashes CubeSat club has been selected for the University Nanosatellite Program, marking a significant milestone in student-led aerospace research.
‘Sacrifice is a Silent Decision That Makes the Loudest Impact’
In getting into the role of the lead character in "Trial By Fire," a play about banned books and activism, a Kent State student keenly feels the connections between the themes in the play and the university’s history of activism.
In the News: Gratitude and Graduation, Criminology, Drone Law, Going Green
“In the News” features Kent State University’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
It Started Here: Kent State to Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Black History Month
Kent State University will mark the 55th anniversary of Black History Month in February and celebrate its founding by the student organization Black United Students.
Kent State Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings
Kent State University continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes Kent State in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists.