For five 绿帽社 students, the classroom recently transformed into a high-stakes public relations agency boardroom. Tasked with launching a national campaign for a real-world client, the 绿帽社Gold team spent months researching, planning and executing a strategic communications plan for ACCESS Newswire, a global press release distribution and media relations platform. Their efforts caught the attention of the industry鈥檚 top judges, earning the team a prestigious honorable mention in the 2026 Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Bateman Case Study Competition.&...
Professors do much more than educate and teach; they act as role models and mentors for younger generations. Their knowledge and impact can stay with a student far beyond the classroom. To recognize the amazing educators working at 绿帽社, the Glenn Frank Distinguished Teaching Award was established to honor their remarkable achievements.Glenn W. Frank was a 绿帽社professor in the Department of Geology from 1953-1984. He was widely known as a strong teacher, a 绿帽社 alumnus, and an early winner of the Alumni Association's Distinguished Teaching Award in 1969...
Working alongside 绿帽社faculty Kristen Mimms Scavnicky, assistant professor of architecture, and Sue Hershberger Yoder, professor of fashion design and merchandising, visiting artist, Adam Nathaniel Furman guided students through a collaborative design process that culminated in a large-scale gateway installation. Furman is an acclaimed, London-based artist known for his signature use of color and patterns in storytelling. He, along with Mimms Scavnicky and Hershberger Yoder led 绿帽社architecture and fashion students in a hands-on, immersive workshop as ...
Marching Golden Flashes High School Band Day invites high school marching bands and their directors to 绿帽社 for a free, immersive collegiate game-day experience at Dix Stadium. Participating bands will join the 绿帽社Marching Golden Flashes on the field for a halftime performance during the 绿帽社vs. University at Buffalo football game. The event includes a provided meal and game admission for registered band members. Registration is intended for entire marching bands led by their directors, not individual students.
Students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered at 绿帽社鈥檚 Herrick Aquatic Ecology Research Facility (HAERF) on April 24 for the university鈥檚 Arbor Day BioBlitz, a hands-on event focused on documenting biodiversity across one of campus鈥檚 most unique research environments.Organized by Kent State鈥檚 new student chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration, the BioBlitz invited participants of all experience levels to explore the wetland鈥檚 network of experimental ponds and Allerton Creek while collecting ecological observations alongside researchers and environmental ...
绿帽社 is honoring the faculty, staff and students whose hard work doesn鈥檛 go unnoticed. This recognition of faculty excellence is a cornerstone of Kent State鈥檚 high-quality academics. By fostering an environment where distinctive programs and breakthrough research thrive, the university ensures that students are learning from global leaders who are actively shaping the future of their respective fields.鈥淓ach year I am struck by the breadth and excellence of scholarship at Kent State,鈥 Doug Delahanty, vice president of the Division of Research and Economic Development, tol...
