University News
Flashes Step Up to Fight Hunger for Influx of People in Need
Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at Kent State.
IN A FLASH: A Snowy Return to Classes
Some of the season's coldest temperatures and snow cover set the scene for students' first day of classes after winter break.
Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe
The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.
Cleveland State University and Kent State University to Honor Late Dr. Michael Schwartz on Feb. 8
Cleveland State University and Kent State University will co-host a celebration of life for Dr. Michael Schwartz on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom. Schwartz served as president of both universities.
IN A FLASH: Young Golden Flash Fans Pack the MACC
On a special field trip day, more than 1,500 students from local elementary schools cheered Kent State's women's basketball team to victory.
Engineering Professor Wins Farris Family Award for Pursuing Research Into Clean Energy Fuels
Dhruba Panthi, Ph.D., assistant professor of Engineering Technology at Kent State University at Tuscarawas, is this year’s winner of the Farris Family Innovation Award. His research focuses on hydrogen fuel because its only byproduct is water, which is harmless to the environment, unlike other fuels that result in carbon dioxide emissions that pose a great environmental threat.
‘Only One Dr. Martin Luther King Comes Along in a Lifetime’
In a "lost" interview, former U.S. Congressman and civil rights leader Louis Stokes shares his thoughts on the role of students in shaping the future, the state of civil rights and his friendship with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit
Kent State’s has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz’s kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.
Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!
Kent State's founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel Kent State University forward today.