Jami Greb holding an American Goldfinch.Senior Zoology major and ESDRI Fellow at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, Jami Greb spent the summer studying wild songbirds. Under the guidance of Sangeet Lamichhaney, PhD in the Department of Biological Sciences, Greb participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program, supported by the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI), investigating how the gut microbiomes of birds shift with the changing seasons. “For my research, I am looking at the gut microbiomes of wild songbirds and how it changes bet...
This bee, covered in pollen, is working hard to maintain the ecosystem on the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Kent Campus.Pollinator Day, proudly presented by ¹ú²úÂ×Àí as a proud Bee Campus USA, will welcome all visitors to the KSU Pollinator Garden to celebrate our campus pollinators on September 5 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.The garden is located near the blue running track between Henderson Hall and DeWeese Health Center. Join ¹ú²úÂ×Àí faculty from the Department of Biological Sciences and the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute to see our campus pollinators at work and le...
By Jen LennonEvery year, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students study abroad in hundreds of different programs that span the globe. With more than 200 education-abroad programs in more than 60 countries, it's safe to say there is a program out there for every student interest. And with a commitment to providing scholarships to help support education-abroad programs, many students are able to participate with at least some financial help. This summer, the College of Arts and Sciences sponsored two programs focused on sustainability, conservation and naturalism, while offering students a chance to trave...
Volunteer at Fix-It KentAfter a successful first-ever Fix-It Kent hosted by Design Innovation, we’re doing it again! Another big thank you to all the KSU folks who brought their amazing expertise to the inaugural repair clinic last spring. We’re calling again for volunteers on Sept. 18 to work one-on-one with participants to coach them through repairing their broken and damaged items. Whether you specialize in a particular area such as electronics or mending, or simply enjoy fixing things and tinkering, your support will make a difference. Click here to learn more and sign up to volunteer....
Dress for success with the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Career ClosetDo you need professional attire for an interview, internship, career fair or other career-related event? Or do you know a student who does? Career Exploration’s Dress for Success Career Closet offers free professional clothing to help you look your best, yours to keep! Visit us at the Schwartz Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or, if you have professional clothing to donate, call us at 330-672-2360 to schedule a drop-off. Learn more....
SPIN tours are backSPIN tours are back this Fall! Do you want to take a tour of Kent Campus in a super fun way? Whether you're a new employee or you've been here for years, hop on a SPIN scooter or bike and join us for a unique perspective of campus. Our first session is Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. Spots are limited, so sign up today. Learn more....
For Environmental Studies senior Adam Frymier, summer 2025 was all about growth - both in the lab and in his own skills as a researcher. Under the mentorship of Britta Bielak, Assistant Professor of Interior Design in ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Frymier participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program, focusing on an innovative use for fungi. Adam’s work was part of an Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) Seed Grant funded project “Substratum selection to reduce competitive species and improve material perform...
Pictured is the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Museum, which houses a world-class collection of more than 30,000 objects of fashion, textile and design. Photo taken by ¹ú²úÂ×Àí.The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Museum has received an award from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation to fund a comprehensive energy audit of its historic 1928 building, Rockwell Hall. The audit will evaluate the building’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and provide recommendations for sustainable facility improvements.This grant is part of the Frankenthaler Foundation’s broader Frankenthaler Climate Ini...
After a successful first-ever Fix-It Kent hosted by Design Innovation, we’re doing it again! Another big thank you to all the KSU folks who brought their amazing expertise to the inaugural repair clinic last spring. We’re calling again for volunteers on Sept. 18 to work one-on-one with participants to coach them through repairing their broken and damaged items. Whether you specialize in a particular area such as electronics or mending, or simply enjoy fixing things and tinkering, your support will make a difference. Click here to learn more and sign up to volunteer....
Time to clean out your kids’ closets before the new school year begins! Consider donating clothes that don't fit anymore. Throughout the month of August, donate clothing at the Williamson House, University Library’s lobby and the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement building. Then, join us for Restyle: A Kid's Clothing Event and choose from a selection of children’s back-to-school items on Friday, Sept. 5 from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. - noon at the Williamson House. All items are free and available on a first-come basis. Questions? Email Jennie O’Connell at joconne5@k...
