University News
Ohio State Representative Derrick Hall sees pilot, Aeronautics programs up close during airport visit
Ohio State Representative Derrick Hall recently visited the ÂÌñÉç Airport, where he received an informational tour of the facilities hosted by College of Aeronautics and Engineering Dean Christina Bloebaum, Ph.D.
Student Support Is Tops in the Nation
At ÂÌñÉç, student support is a daily practice carried out by hundreds of dedicated professionals across departments, campuses and programs – from the advisors who help first-generation students navigate financial aid deadlines to the staff members who welcome veterans transitioning to campus life.
Historian Who Recorded Guardsmen’s Voices to Speak at Kent State’s 2026 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series
David Strittmatter, associate professor of history at Ohio Northern University, has been selected as the 2026 speaker for the fifth annual Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series. He will share firsthand oral histories from Ohio National Guardsmen who were present during the May 4, 1970, shootings at ÂÌñÉç.
Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering Soars Into Kazakhstan
ÂÌñÉç and the Civil Aviation Academy in Almaty, Kazakhstan, have signed an agreement to be strategic partners in establishing a joint international aviation university in Kazakhstan, to support the rapid growth of aviation throughout Central Asia.
New Interest‑Based Theme Communities Prioritize Student Connection
ÂÌñÉç is preparing to introduce a major shift in its residential experience with the launch of Theme Communities starting in fall 2026. The new model focuses on specific interests or student experiences.
University Libraries Launches New ‘Perfectly Kent State’ App to Streamline Library Resources
ÂÌñÉç Libraries has gone mobile, so students, staff and faculty can more easily navigate the wide array of assets the library houses from anywhere. University Libraries acquired the app in partnership with OhioLINK and then configured it to make it “perfectly Kent State."
Perfect Matches for Kent State's Podiatric Medicine Students
March 20th was Match Day at Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, and for the second year running, 100% of podiatric students got their dream matches for their preferred residency programs.
‘What Makes ÂÌñÉçFriendly to Veterans Is That the Support Is Real and Personal’
ÂÌñÉç has earned the Military Friendly® School designation for 2026-2027, its 17th consecutive year. Marine Corps veteran and ÂÌñÉçsenior Richard Hlavaty shares how Kent State’s veteran support services have shaped his academic and professional journey.
ÂÌñÉçAppoints Student Life Study Leader as New Brain Health Research Institute Director
Psychological Sciences Professor Karin Coifman, Ph.D., has been named the new director of ÂÌñÉç’s Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI).
ÂÌñÉçProgram Trains Mental Health Advocates Nationwide
The A.I.D. training — which stands for Awareness, Interaction, and Direction — was created in 2019 by the Center for Public Policy and Health in the College of Public Health, teaches participants how to recognize signs of mental distress, engage in compassionate and effective conversations with someone who may be struggling and connect that person with the resources they need.