University News

Partners in Success: ¹ú²úÂ×Àí and City Collaborate for the Win
More than a decade of collaboration has meant success for ¹ú²úÂ×Àí and the city of Kent.

IN A FLASH: Large Format Presidential History

¹ú²úÂ×Àí and Jackson State University: Campuses Connected by Tragedy and Transformation
¹ú²úÂ×Àí students who traveled to Jackson State University during an alternative winter break trip had in-depth, hands-on exposure to survivors of the May 15, 1970, police shooting, which killed two people; the youngest Freedom Rider, Hezekiah Watkins; and the home of Myrlie and Medgar Evers, a National Monument.

Exercising the Body and the Mind
Peering into a classroom taught by Jeffery Huston, professor of health sciences and Outstanding Teaching Award winner, may surprise the casual observer. An ideal classroom for Huston balances on the edge of chaos.

IN A FLASH: See the World Around You
An immersive display at the DI Hub's Blank Lab provides a dynamic view of studying abroad.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Researcher Reviews East Palestine Cleanup
On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.

Talking ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Your Animation
The 2023 Animation School Rankings have been released, and the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí College of Applied and Technical Studies Animation Game Design (AGD) program is ranked 16th nationally and 20th in the Midwest. This is the 12th year for the annual rankings for animation programs. Nearly 200 schools with animation programs from across the country were considered.

IN A FLASH: Over the Fence
Progress continues on the construction of Crawford Hall on the Kent Campus.

IN A FLASH: Valentine's Day at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí - in 1983
A look back at Valentine's Day at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí - 40 years ago.

The Birth of BUS
From the start, members of Black United Students were focused on creating positive change at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí.