Nationally Distinctive

βBeing Here in Florence Means Touching Historyβ
What first began in 1972 with a small group of Kent State architecture students and faculty traveling to Florence, Italy, for a few weeks has blossomed into one of the most prestigious education-abroad programs in the country.

Dump AM Radio in New Cars? Professor Says Don't Touch That Dial
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ School of Media and Journalism Associate Professor Mitch McKenney explains why there is a critical need to maintain access to AM radio in cars.

Despite the Dangers, Early Humans Risked Life-Threatening Flintknapping Injuries
For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.

Top Honors: Kent State Recognized Among the Best Graduate Schools in 2023-2024 US News Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks 11 ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ programs among the best in the nation in its recently released 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Precision Flight Team places Ninth in the Nation at 2023 SAFECON Competition
Congratulations are in order for the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Precision Flight Team for another successful appearance at the , hosted by the . The team competed from May 8th through May 13th in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Summer Reading from the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Press
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Press released a list of new titles this spring that would make for enjoyable summer reading for the beach, pool or backyard hammock.

βYoung Platoβ Meets Kent Stateβs "Elvis"
A visiting documentary star (and Elvis fan) received a very special welcome at Kent State.

IN A FLASH: Commemoration and Community
The Kent State Community came together for the 53rd Commemoration of May 4, 1970.

IN A FLASH: Voices of Remembrance

Jerry Lewis Lecture Series Begins 53rd May 4 Commemoration
As someone who studied higher education administration, ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Assistant Professor Erica Eckert, Ph.D., had always wondered what it would have been like to experience the May 4, 1970, Kent State shootings as a student affairs administrator.