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IN A FLASH: Enterprising Entrepreneurs

LaunchNET 51����'s Small Business Showcase events offer opportunities for student entrepreneurs to network, present their business concepts and sell their products. 

51���� Celebrates Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement

On Dec. 14, the 51���� alumni family will grow by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university holds its fall commencement ceremonies, recognizing the accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2024.

Neuroscience Student Working to Uncover Role of PMAT Protein in Fear and Anxiety Disorders

Harnessing Citizen Science to Track Invasive Species

Aciano Rosales, a Sophomore majoring in Environmental and Conservation Biology and minoring in climate change and geographic information

IN A FLASH: Testing Prehistoric Technology

In Assistant Professor Michelle Bebber's class, students learn how prehistoric people hunted for food and learn to use the ancient weapons they used.

51���� Tuscarawas Honors Student Aims to Shape Young Minds Through Education

At 51���� at Tuscarawas, Honors Program student Jackie Bennett is on an inspiring journey to turn her passion for educatio

Innovative Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Early Clinical Trial for Breast Cancer

A groundbreaking phase one clinical trial exploring a novel cell-based immunotherapy for breast cancer has been accepted for publication in JAMA Oncology. 

Students in the Wild: Joshua Wood—Building a Foundation for the Future

For Joshua Wood, his summer internship at Primetals Technologies Inc. became more than just a learning experience—it confirmed his dream of becoming an engineer.

Flash Focus: Jess Edmisten

Meet Jess Edmisten, a junior communication studies major with a minor in public relations from Medina, Ohio. When it came to deciding what to study, she felt it was a clear choice as the communication program offered immense flexibility. Just what she needed with her busy life.

51����’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises More Than $4.9 Million for Causes Across Its Eight-Campus System

Members of the 51���� community joined together to cause a ripple effect of change reaching far beyond 51����, raising more than $4.9 million to support scholarships and programs across the university for its Giving Tuesday 2024 campaign.

Peace, Conflict and the Courtroom

Alumnus Evan Gildenblatt said 51����’s peace and conflict studies program intially appealed to him because it was so broadly applicable to everyday life. Today, he uses the skills he learned while earning his Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies in his role as a judicial law clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in Cincinnati.

First-Year Student Finds Her Path Through 51����’s Exploratory Program

When Alex Newnes arrived at 51���� this fall, she wasn't sure what career path she wanted to pursue. But unlike many undecided students, Newnes saw this uncertainty not as a drawback, but as an opportunity – one that led her specifically to 51����'s Exploratory program.

INTRODUCING MEGAN BRATTLEY - HONORS STUDENT, ATHLETE AND FUTURE ONCOLOGIST

Megan Brattley, an Honors College senior graduating this spring 2025, was recruited by 51���� as a softball player from the small town of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. For two years, she played her heart out on  as both a catcher and utility player, taking a break this year to focus on her academic goals, with sights set on a career in oncology.

Presidential Hero Turns 100!

It’s not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for 51���� graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with 51���� Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.

IN A FLASH: Visiting From Turkey

A visiting scholar from Turkey came to 51���� to speak about culturally diverse themes in picture books for young readers.

Cutting-Edge Equipment and Facility Upgrades Enhance Veterinary Technology Program

Thanks to the generous support of the Reeves Foundation and the Rosenberry Foundation, the 51���� College of Applied and T

In the News: Sports, Public Health and Community Research Showcased

“In the News” features 51����’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. 

Giving Tuesday: Supporting Causes Close to Your Heart

This Giving Tuesday season, you can start a ripple effect that drives change far beyond 51����. This monthlong celebration of giving offers you the opportunity to invest in the future by giving through 51���� to the cause closest to your heart.

The Future of Sustainable Fashion: Research on Recycled Fabrics

51���� Receives US State Department Grant to Review Turkmenistan Higher Education

The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan has awarded 51���� a grant to study the higher education system of the Central Asian nation and develop proposals for improvements.

IN A FLASH: Fiery Skies at Sunrise

Fiery, fall colors filled the cloudy skies above 51���� on an early morning in November. 

51���� Reviewing Language from Ohio Bathroom Bill

51���� is reviewing the language of a bill recently signed into law by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine that requires colleges and universities to designate separate bathrooms, locker rooms and overnight accommodations for the exclusive use of either males and females, based on one’s gender assigned at or near birth. 

IN A FLASH: Bringing Students to STEM Studies

A group of high school students from Cleveland visited campus as part of a grant-funded program designed to showcase STEM education opportunities in robotics and computer science. 

ADVISORY: 51���� Board of Trustees Meeting, Dec. 12

The 51���� Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at noon on Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Kent Student Center, Room 306, on the Kent Campus. 

Problem Solver: Doctoral Student Strives to Make Drones Safer

Esrat Farhana Dulia won first place in 51����’s 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition in the Graduate College for her innovative research in a surveillance sensor network that will enable Advanced Air Mobility operators to guide authorized uncrewed aerial vehicles in safe flight paths that would avoid potential collisions. 

‘You May Never Know the Impact That You have’

“Teaching is one of those fields where you may never know the impact that you have,” said Lisa Borgerding, Ph.D., professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at 51����. The lasting impact she has had on her students in preparing them for success in the workforce through hands-on learning experiences has resulted in her being recognized and honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award.  

A Message of Gratitude and Warmth from College of Nursing Dean Versie Johnson-Mallard

A Year of Transformation at the College of Nursing

As we prepare to close out 2024, I am filled with deep gratit

51���� Observes Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 27-Dec. 1

51���� observes Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 27-Dec. 1. No classes are scheduled during this time.

15 Years of the Cohn Jewish Student Center's Growing Community

Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at 51����. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.

Students in the Wild: Wyatt Burke’s Summer Internship with Cleveland Electric Laboratories

At Cleveland Electric Laboratories, Wyatt Burke dove deep into the world of industrial temperature sensor manufacturing, transforming dated design concepts into cutting-edge 3D models that showcase the power of engineering creativity.

Building Relationships While Teaching Future Teachers

Cheryl Potenza-Radis, Ph.D., assistant professor of Early Childhood Education in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, uses her classroom to build significant partnerships and relationships with students. And now she has an Outstanding Teaching Award to demonstrate the success of that approach.

Blue Shirts: The Muscle of the Student Center

If you’ve ever been to the Kent Student Center, you’re aware of the constant motion within those walls. Events, meetings, presentations and more spring up frequently in the Ballroom, on the third floor, in the Schwebel Room, on the second floor balcony, in the Governance Chambers. But have you ever thought about how all that happens? The answer is simple. The Blue Shirts do it.

IN A FLASH: The Fleet in Fog

The mist of a foggy, fall morning shrouded the aircraft at the 51���� Airport.

IN A FLASH: I Am First Week

"I Am First Week" at 51���� honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.

Cultural Flavors Shine Bright on 51����'s First Snowy Night

As the first light snow of the season fell on 51����, the Student Center Ballroom radiated warmth and camaraderie during the International Cook-Off Competition. The event, part of International Education Week, brought together hundreds of students, faculty and staff to celebrate global flavors and cultural diversity.

In the News: Post-Election Conversations, School of Fashion Showcased

“In the News” features 51����’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.