Student Life
Global Safari Fest is a Fabulous Finish to I Heart Travel Week
It’s Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week’s five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.
100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Community
Reflecting on the words of prominent figures in history can present opportunities to discover new perspectives and have important discussions surrounding social issues. This is exactly what happened at the 100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Beloved Community event organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Committee.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Business Analytics Students Continue to be in High Demand
Students who graduate from the business analytics program in Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are a testament to the program’s excellence.
Dropping the Needle – and the Stream - Gen Z Loves Vinyl
Vinyl record collecting has been a hobby since the first needle hit those grooves, but today’s college-age generation may be single-handedly helping keep this trend alive and thriving. But what is the draw to vinyl over more accessible and portable media such as MP3s and streaming services for Gen Z?
Flash Focus: Christopher Shaffer
Meet Christopher Shaffer, a senior aerospace engineering major with a minor in physics, from New Bern, North Carolina, whose curiosity in sciences paved the way for his academic career.
A Fashionable Use of Artificial Intelligence
Lauren Copeland understands the importance of becoming familiar with artificial intelligence – and balancing technology with human thought and creativity – to train students to be confident in their skills and what they can provide to the industry. Her Fashion Fundamentals class was recently tasked with creating shoe designs using an AI platform.
‘The Legacy of Being a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Nurse’
Henderson Hall’s auditorium was filled with nursing students, excitement and a little nervous energy during this year's White Coat Ceremony, where second-year nursing students donned their white coats and made a pledge to provide the highest quality care and service to their patients.
Brewing Success: The Sweet Journey of Creating ‘Zonuts’
Every weekend, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University junior marketing major Zoe Noel travels throughout northeast Ohio, filling the streets with the aroma of coffee and freshly made donuts.
What Housing Will Your Dollar Get You in Kent?
Every year, thousands of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students navigate the off-campus housing market. As a college town, Kent has no shortage of options. But what should students expect? The search for student housing can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Luckily, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Today has done some legwork for you.
Provost Leadership Academy Produces Ideas for Improving Life at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
First-year students in the Provost Leadership Academy are asked to look at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ through a critical lens, with an eye toward how they would change or improve some aspect of university life. Here are some of the ideas being considered.