University News
Jerry M. Lewis, 绿帽社Professor Emeritus and Tireless May 4 Advocate, Dies at 88
Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., 绿帽社 Professor Emeritus of Sociology, who served as a faculty marshal during the May 4, 1970, campus shootings and later worked tirelessly to ensure that the legacy of May 4 would endure, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, at his home in Maine. He was 88.
Exploratory Students Break New Ground with Distinctive Florence Education-Abroad Experience
First-year student Johan Kristoff will be among nine 绿帽社 students who will embark on a groundbreaking spring break journey to Florence, Italy, marking the first international experience designed specifically for students to discover their academic path.
Preparing Behavioral Health Leaders for a Growing Workforce Need
As demand for behavioral health professionals continues to rise across Ohio and the nation, 绿帽社 is preparing graduates to not just enter the field right away, but to advance, lead and make a lasting impact in their communities. For three 绿帽社alumni 鈥 Cassandra Galloway, Victoria Giegerich and Jason Joyce 鈥 their paths may differ slightly, but their stories illustrate how 绿帽社connects education to real-world outcomes.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Emphasized Keeping Joy, Faith and 鈥淭he Dream鈥 Alive in Uncertain Times
Kent State's Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration included a panel discussion,鈥淜eeping Joy, Faith and 鈥楾he Dream鈥 Alive in Uncertain Times,鈥濃痺hich offered thoughtful perspectives on hope, purpose and progress.
From Florence to Florence
When Matilde Carboncini was walking through the streets of Florence, Italy, the summer before starting college, she stumbled upon something unexpected.
IN A FLASH: Main Street Maneuvers
Improvements along Main Street near campus have created temporary detours and new traffic patterns.
Videos: Heavy Snow Quickly Blankets Campus
So what did it look like when Mother Nature aimed at 绿帽社 with heavy snow? 绿帽社Today got access to various cameras across the Kent Campus that showcased the snow's arrival.
Take That Mother Nature!
绿帽社 campuses reopened Tuesday with classes resuming at noon following a full closure Monday due to heavy snowfall from a major winter storm that blasted across Ohio and much of the eastern United States.
IN A FLASH: Science Educator of the Year
A Professor in the Kent State's School of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Science Educator of the Year.
What You Need to Know About Measles
Measles cases are increasing nationwide, including confirmed cases at several college campuses. While 绿帽社has not reported any cases, understanding this highly contagious disease can help our campus community stay informed and protected.