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Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies

The �鶹��ý Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new master’s degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered in person on the Kent Campus and will prepare students for careers as practitioners in the fields of peace and conflict management and for doctorate study.

What's the Big Idea? Seeking a Deeper Understanding of the Mission of the Urban League

Hop on board as Kent State President Todd Diacon engages with Elizabeth Smith-Pryor, associate professor of history with Kent State’s College of Arts and Sciences, as she conducts research on the impact of the Urban League.

Hear That? Podcasts Provide Storytelling Opportunities

Kent State is full of stories. You read them here every day and on pages across the university. You see them in video on social channels. Some continue taking advantage of storytelling with sound.

Did You Know These Five NFL Legends Are Kent State Alumni?

In over 100 years of football, �鶹��ý has had the honor of sending roughly 50 players to the National Football League. With the 2022-23 football season underway, what better time to celebrate them than to honor these legends who graced the field at Dix Stadium before making their mark in the NFL?

IN A FLASH: Cooking the Perfect Egg

Students in Kent State's Hospitality and Event Management program hone their culinary skills in the kitchens of the DI Hub.

IN A FLASH: Building Muscle Memory

Kent State’s College of Nursing offers programs on five of the university’s eight campuses. 

Kent State Puts the ‘Friends’ in Friendsgiving

In every �鶹��ý video commercial there are students. Students are the face of Kent State. But students do more than participate as talent in front of the camera. They help plan, record and edit these videos. And let us say, these videos take longer than you think to create.

IN A FLASH: Shopping in Brazil

The American Academy (AA) program offers the Kent State experience to students in Brazil.

Mill Fire in Downtown Kent Remains Under Investigation

The cause of a fire that burned for two days last week at the historic Star of the West mill complex remains undetermined. 

‘Students Are Who We Serve'

Linda Hoeptner Poling’s “student-centered” attitude is what led to her receiving recognition from her students and ultimately the Distinguished Teaching Award.

�鶹��ý Press Is a Bookworm’s Delight

The �鶹��ý Press publishes dozens of titles each year, from crime fiction and poetry to history and biographies, all of which make for great holiday gift giving. 

“We’ve had a stellar lineup of titles for 2022, including two books with KSU's Wick Poetry Center: ‘Dear Vaccine,’ which was featured on the PBS NewsHour, and ‘Sister Tongue,’ winner of the Wick Poetry Award,” said Julia Wiesenberg, marketing and sales manager for The �鶹��ý Press. 

IN A FLASH: Dancers Take Flight

"Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes" has performances Dec. 2-4 on the Kent Campus.