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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.

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

Members of the �鶹��ý community joined together to cause a ripple effect of change reaching far beyond Kent State, 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 �鶹��ý’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 Kent State’s Exploratory Program

When Alex Newnes arrived at �鶹��ý 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 Kent State'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 �鶹��ý 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 �鶹��ý 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 Kent State 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 Kent State 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 �鶹��ý College of Applied and T

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

“In the News” features �鶹��ý’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 Kent State. This monthlong celebration of giving offers you the opportunity to invest in the future by giving through Kent State to the cause closest to your heart.

The Future of Sustainable Fashion: Research on Recycled Fabrics

Kent State Receives US State Department Grant to Review Turkmenistan Higher Education

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