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When a gunman's bullets knocked her down, her professors were there to lift her up

As she prepared to receive her degree, Jillian Saliba reflected on a deeply personal story of surviving a drive-by shooting during winter break of her early years as a Golden Flash. When the trauma took its toll, she leaned on her professors.

IN A FLASH: Cirque du Chem!

A circus came to the Integrated Sciences Building this spring in the form of "Cirque du Chem," presented the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

LaunchNET Supports: Macara Hitchcock

Two years ago began working with LaunchNET through the Black Women Bosses program for Aila Aura Fitness and Wellness, a transformative hybrid fitness community that combines the practice of yoga with the unique thrill of aerial yoga/hammock to provide students with a holistic journey toward physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Since then she has continued to participate in our grant opportunities and cohorts and has even taken things a step further by getting involved with the Akron startup community at through MORTAR and Life's a Pitch!

From Passion to Purpose

Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James pursued that passion all the way to a fulfilling career in nursing. 

Nation Remembers Trailblazing Alumna Who Opened Doors for Women in the Military

Kent State alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White has left behind a far-reaching legacy for her trailblazing military service.

Industry Spotlight - DABOS

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Rising Scholars Compete in NASA Challenge

A team of Columbiana County Rising Scholars students recently participated in the finals of the NASA HUNCH culinary competition at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to determine if their culinary creation would be a future meal for International Space Station astronauts.

IN A FLASH: Remembering the Fallen

Several sites on Kent State's Kent Campus have been dedicated to remember and honor fallen members of the U.S. military for Memorial Day and every day. 

Honoring Retiring Director Kessler and Celebrating 50 Years of Jewish Studies

On the evening of May 16, Kent State University celebrated and honored the career of Senior Lecturer Chaya Kessler, the retiring director

IN A FLASH: In Our Nation's Capital

During an April trip to our nation's capital, representatives from Kent State met with U.S. politicians as well as Kent State students and alumni working in national government.

England, Egypt and Now … Ohio

Kent State alumnus and Professor Emeritus help Hopewell earthworks in Ohio earn UNESCO World Cultural Site designation.

Director's Note | July 2024

As the 2023-2024 academic year comes to an end, we have a lot to brag about here in the School of Media and Journalism.