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Educators Reflect on Powerful Experiences During May 4 Summer Workshop

Educators from across the country recently attended the weeklong, virtual 2021 Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop, “Making Meaning of May 4: The 1970 51���� Shootings in U.S. History,” which has been made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Program Offers Incarcerated Individuals a Chance to Reenter the Community With a Degree

Beginning this fall, 51���� at Trumbull will offer Trumbull Correctional Institution incarcerated individuals a chance to complete a Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS).

Professor Receives NASA New Investigator Award

He Yin, Ph.D., assistant professor in 51����’s Department of Geography, recently received NASA’s New (Early Career) Investigator Award in Earth Science. Yin will lead evaluation and research of the devastating effects that the Syrian civil war has had on croplands throughout the eastern Mediterranean region.

51����’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services Racks Up Another Award

51���� has landed a spot on the list of top schools for military-connected students according to the 2021 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges. 

Julius Payne Hosts and Serves as Guest on Ohio Department Of Higher Education Podcast

When Julius Payne, Program Coordinator for the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS), was recently approac

Client Profile: Niara Johnson

A client who knows that she wants to achieve and strives towards those goals everyday.

51���� Announces Full Attendance for 2021 Fall Sports Season

51���� Athletics has announced all sports facilities, including Dix Stadium, the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center) and Murphy-Mellis Field, will be at full capacity for the fall 2021 sport season.

Siena: Medieval Majesty

Travel through the unique and beautiful city of Siena, Italy, exploring all the major stops.

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The Allegory of Good and Bad Government

Discover the meaning behind a famous 14th century artwork in Siena, Italy.

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51���� Wins Two Awards in Campus Race to Zero Waste Contest

The National Wildlife Federation recently awarded 51���� first place in two categories from the 2021 Campus Race to Zero Waste competition: Zero Waste and Electronics Recycling – Total Pounds Recycled. 

Kent Blossom Music Festival Announces Return of In-Person Concerts for 2021

Kent Blossom Music Festival returns July 14 in a blended format with four live, in-person concerts as well as virtual educational programming for a select group of invited young artists.

51���� Professor Donates His Time as Volunteer Pilot

Joe Murray Ph.D., an associate professor in 51����’s School of Media and Journalism, recentl

51���� Alumna and Army Neuroscientist Hopes to Become Astronaut

51���� Alumna, Allison Brager, Ph.D., is pursuing her lifelong dream to become an astronaut.

51���� Student Donates Part of Liver to Help Parish Priest

Earlier this year, 51���� student Anna Clark donated part of her liver to a local parish priest that she

Aeronautics Professor Shares Ideas on Airport Ground Transportation

Whether hailing a taxi or using an app to call an Uber or Lyft, travelers are best served when airports collaborate with a variety of tra

Kira Krivosh, ’05

Kira Krivosh, ’05, serves small but mighty community members in her new role as magistrate.

Porthouse Season Continues with "BKLYN the Musical," July 8-24

Porthouse Theatre's 2021 Season continues with "BKLYN the Musical," running July 8-24.

51���� Receives National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant

51���� is one of 61 organizations nationwide – and one of four organizations in Ohio – to be awarded a 2021-2022 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read grant. The university’s $20,000 grant will support the Big Read Northeast Ohio, a community reading program and related events focusing on “An American Sunrise” by Poet Laureate Joy Harjo from October 2021 through May 2022.

Dean of 51����’s College of Business Administration Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award

Deborah F. Spake, Ph.D., dean of 51����’s College of Business Administration, has been named a 2021 recipient of the American Marketing Association (AMA) Marketing for Higher Education Special Interest Group (Higher Ed SIG) Lifetime Achievement Award.

Fraternities and Sororities Shine in the Face of Pandemic

The philosophy of Fraternity and Sorority Life at 51���� is that each strives to be the best community in the country by encompassing a nurturing and inclusive environment for everyone to call home. You can add doing great things for the community to the list.

June 2021 Social Media Recap

Our content during the month of June featured scenic sunrises and sunsets, news of our new scholarship programs and announcemen

51���� Graduate Grows Successful Business She Founded as a Student

Grace Irvin-Dillard of Bedford, Ohio, who graduated from 51���� in May 2021 with a degree in entrepreneurship, has already built a successful business from the ground up while still a student.

Richard Feinberg

Richard Feinberg, Anthropology, presented "Shared Governance, Political Posturing, and Structural Contradictions" at the AAUP Conference

Richard Feinberg

Richard Feinberg, Anthropology, presented "Why Does Anthropology Study Others?" at the Central States Anthropological Society during&nbsp

A History Of Pride: Six Questions With Ken Ditlevson – Director Of 51����’s LGBTQ+ Center

51����'s history of support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) community is well docu

Porthouse Theatre Offers Buy One, Get One Free Tickets for 51���� Faculty and Staff

Porthouse Theatre is thrilled to announce a special Buy One, Get One Free offer for tickets for 51���� faculty and staff for the rema

Porthouse Theatre Offers Buy One, Get One Free Tickets for July 3 Performance of Quilters

Porthouse Theatre is thrilled to announce a special Buy One, Get One Free offer for tickets to the July 3, 2021 performance of "Quilters.

How Dolores Noll Helped 51���� Come Out of the Closet

Born five decades ago as the Kent Gay Liberation Front at 51����, PRIDE! Kent is the country’s oldest continuously operating LGBTQ student organizations. This campus organization owes its existence in large part to the boldness and courage of one person, Dolores Noll, Ph.D.

Student Spotlight - Trans Artists

During Pride Month in June, people around the country recognize activists and members of the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,

Student Mental Health Visioning Puts Well-Being Of Students In Focus

As the pandemic raged on throughout 2020, a plan was already in the works to better serve students' mental health.

Samory Uiki Fraga, ’19

Samory Uiki Fraga, ’19, began track at eight years old and has been on the run ever since.

51���� Installs Bronze Markers to Honor Nine Students and Identify Where They Were Wounded on May 4, 1970

New bronze markers identify the locations where nine students were wounded when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on May 4, 1970, during an anti-war demonstration.

DNA & NAS: 51���� Professors Publish Comprehensive Research Article

It doesn’t take a scientist to understand the importance of DNA, as it acts as the very foundation for the existence of any living organi

From Kent to Cleveland: The Importance Of DE&I

The words  “diversity,”  “equity” and “inclusion” are all terms that are oftentimes used interchangeably when referring to soci

51���� Trustees Approve Addition to College of Aeronautics and Engineering Building

The 51���� Board of Trustees approved an addition to the Aeronautics and Engineering Building, home of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering that opened in spring 2015, during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, June 23.

Art and Hope Intersect: 51���� and University of Arizona Launch Global Vaccine Poem Project

Update: The Global Vaccine Poem project is finding success with more than 1,900 submissions so far from more than 100 countries. The project is a collaboration between the Wick Poetry Center and the University of Arizona Poetry Center.