Riley Drabic, a junior architectural studies major at Kent State University and one of 245 Honors College students across various Kent State majors focusing on design, is already doing research in the field of historic preservation, which will not only enrich the field, but prepare him for his own future as a historic preservationist. Captivated by history and architecture, Riley wants to preserve and repair historical buildings instead of designing new structures.Riley is currently working on a Senior Honors Thesis which examines stained glass restoration techniques used in Sa...
Before senior Sophie Swengel stepped foot on Kent State鈥檚 campus, she had reached out to students who were doing work to commemorate May 4. So early on in her first year, Swengel became immersed in work for the May 4 Task Force because she had always felt a deep connection to history. She became a secretary and had other responsibilities that led to her being chair of the group.As a freshman, the history major was drawn to the stories of the past, particularly those that shaped the world she lives in. That is why for Swengel of York, Pennsylvania, the history of the May 4 tragedy has taken on ...
Join fellow Kent State alumni to cheer on the Cleveland Guardians at Nationals Park Tuesday, May 6, at 6:45 p.m.! We've reserved seats at a discounted group rate in the stadium's Right Field Terrace section. This is a fun opportunity for alumni to see old friends and connect with new ones. Tickets are limited, so be sure to get yours fast!
Purchase your tickets by April 30 or while supplies last.
Since 2005, Pulp has served up delicious smoothies from Kent, Ohio, to over 50 locations nationwide. VCD senior Alex Miller, '25, gave the brand a complete overhaul with a new visual identity to create a cohesive brand experience. His mural reflects Pulp's vibrant energy and fresh ingredients.
Kent State University at Ashtabula will honor the spring graduating class when it holds the campus鈥檚 80th commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 8, 2025, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Susan J. Stocker Hall gymnasium.鈥淐ommencement is a major milestone in the lives of our students,鈥 said Dean and Chief Administrative Officer R. William (Bill) Ayres IV, Ph.D. 鈥淚t鈥檚 such a special night to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of these graduates here on campus and in the familiar and intimate environment the event deserves.鈥漀early 100 graduates and special honorees will be recognized at the ...
Constitutional Law in the United Kingdom is a Kent State education abroad program that focuses on London and the United Kingdom鈥檚 relationship to the common law system. The program is led by a Kent State faculty member, Dr. Christopher Banks, and takes place over spring break.Recently, Royce Wyller-Hricik, a Junior Political Science major with a minor in Pre-Law, had the opportunity to travel on the program.When asked what drew him to the program, Royce explained that 鈥淚 never actually studied abroad before, so when I saw the opportunity for a constitutional law program, I knew as a futur...
Anthropology was well-represented by a spectacular group of students who presented at the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium! Pictured below are Eleanor Brownlee, Abbigail Swiney, Noah Nicholson, Willa Moss, and Grace Ellis (not pictured: Katie Mirabell and Lacey Beaghley). Abbigail Swiney secured FIRST PLACE for her presentation of her research conducted in the Takeshita lab, "What can spider monkeys tell us about human evolution?". ...
