Students First

Getting That Summer Advantage
For many students, especially Lilly Kensicki and Nina Lozada, Kent Stateās University Summer Advantage saves time and money ā but it can also make dreams come true.

Demystifying the Library: Student Multimedia Studio
The University Library is one of the most popular buildings at Kent State, serving as a study spot, a place to grab coffee and an academic resource for students. As finals season looms, Kent State Today takes a deeper look into University Libraries in a three-part series. Up first, a makerspace for creativity.

āThereās Nothing that Can Adequately Prepare You for Such an Extraordinary Experienceā
LaKaleb Bowen, Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ senior criminology and justice studies major admits that heās become a little addicted to Kent Stateās education-abroad programs.

āYou Donāt Learn If You Donāt Ever Failā
Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D., professor of economics at Āé¶¹¹ū¶³, designs her courses with the intention of having students achieve. Her attention to detail, respect from her students and her passion for teaching have earned her the 2023 Distinguished Teaching Award.

Dean of Arts and Sciences Shares Advice for First-Generation Students

Kent State ROTC Cadets Honor Veterans, Plant Daffodil Bulbs on May 4 Site
As part of Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ās annual Veterans Day Commemoration, cadets from the universityās ROTC programs joined staff from University Facilities Management and other volunteers on the site of the May 4, 1970, tragedy to plant daffodil bulbs.

IN A FLASH: Keep 'Em Flying!
Fog and the dawning sun created scenic views at the Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ Airport.

Access To The World For All Via New Education-Abroad Scholarships
Two new scholarships from Kent State's Office of Global Education aim make education-abroad experiences possible for all Kent State students.

āBring Your Best Curious Selfā
After 24 years of teaching English, Tammy Clewell, Ph.D., has some advice for students: āBring your most curious version of yourself to every class that you attend.ā Clewell's student-centered, passionate approach gives her students room to grow and has earned her one of the 2023 Distinguished Teaching Awards.

āIsrael, Palestine and Me:ā Reflection and Dialogue Event Planned
Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ās School of Peace and Conflict Studies and School of Communications Studies are collaborating on an event to bring students together to talk about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.