University News
Skating Through a Record Year
The Kent Skates ice rink in downtown Kent ends its season this weekend.
Connecting Students to the Past
Western Reserve Historical Society and Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ have announced a cooperation agreement enabling unique access and real-world experiences for students and faculty in the Department of History. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students will gain access to archival research materials for research projects, internships and jobs as well as research assistantships for graduate level students.
Fifty Years of Bridging Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to our Nation's Capital
The Washington Program in National Issues is more than your average internship program. For 50 years, a cohort of roughly 20 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ juniors and seniors heads to Washington, D.C., to participate in a variety of internships.
Partners in Success: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and City Collaborate for the Win
More than a decade of collaboration has meant success for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and the city of Kent.
IN A FLASH: Large Format Presidential History
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and Jackson State University: Campuses Connected by Tragedy and Transformation
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.
Talking Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Your Animation
The 2023 Animation School Rankings have been released, and the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University 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.