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Florence Health Institute teaches students to look at their fields from an international perspective

Eryn Gebacz February 26, 2017

In its inaugural year, the Florence Health Institute educates students in health related fields while helping them add an international lens to their practices.The program is co-sponsored by Kent State...

Education students interact with professional panel about job search concerns

Speakers share interview tips for education majors

Hannah Wagner February 24, 2017

Deonna Reeves graduated from Kent in May 2016 with a bachelor's in teaching English as a second language. Since then, he has struggled to find a job in his field of expertise.“It’s very confusing,...

Guest speaker and Communications Director for Homeland Security Susan Phalen speaks during the JMC Convo: Navigating the Noise Thursday, Feb. 23. “I read a lot of outlets and triangulate news to navigate noise. We’re all sitting in this room but we see news differently,” Phalen said.

JMC discusses public communication in fractious times

Molly Spillman February 23, 2017

Communicating efficiently in times of crisis was the theme of the second panel conversation of the semester hosted by the school of Journalism and Mass Communication.“A public communicator has to be...

Makeup Artists of Kent State celebrate Black History Month

Olivia Williams February 23, 2017

In honor of Black History Month, Makeup Artists (MUA) of Kent State hosted an event in Bowman Hall introducing members and attendees to black-owned makeup supplies.“This is an issue that definitely needs...

Early childhood education major Hannah Maxwell leads a Zumba dance workout in the Student Recreation and Wellness center on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

Zumbathon raises hundreds of dollars for children’s hospital

Shane Transue February 23, 2017

The Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SWRC) held its third annual Zumbathon to support the Akron Children’s Hospital’s #ForTheKids movement Thursday night.#ForTheKids movement is a...

Kent State marketing graduate Nick Yopko (right) speaks to Kent State graduate and Geometry Global project coordinator Ryan Kekela (left) about job opportunities during the Spring Internship, Co-op and Career Fair held in the Kent State Field House on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. “I’m looking for something that uses my skills that I’ve gained from school for some stability,” said Yopko.

Kent State hosts Spring Internship, Co-op and Career Fair

Danielle Johnson February 23, 2017

Kent State students and alumni filled the Kent State Field House Thursday afternoon, prepared to network with a wide variety of potential employers at the Spring Internship, Co-op and Career Fair. The...

Students participate in ‘Preview Night of Networking’

Malcolm Murray February 22, 2017

The Career Services Office of Kent State’s College of Business Administration held a “Preview Night of Networking” event Wednesday on the third floor of the Student Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30...

College Democrats hold meeting to discuss LGBT political issues

Cameron Hoover February 21, 2017

The Kent State College Democrats held a meeting Tuesday night to discuss political and legislative issues pertaining to the LGBT community.The main talking point of the evening was the First Amendment...

OGE launches new “First Experience Abroad and Diversity Abroad” scholarship

Alec Slovenec February 21, 2017

Kent State President Beverly Warren’s administration, in conjunction with the Office of Global Education (OGE), has created a new scholarship for students studying abroad. This new program titled “First...

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IdeaBase experiments with virtual reality technology

Molly Spillman February 21, 2017

Since September, Kent State's IdeaBase has been incorporating virtual reality equipment into their design firm and have enhanced student portfolios by teaching them specialized and unique skills.IdeaBase...

Kent State fashion merchandising major Emonte Wimbush is the Spring 2017 president of the Kent State's Men’s Empowerment Network. 

Celebrating Black History Month: Q&A with MEN President Emonte Wimbush

Olivia Williams February 21, 2017

In honor of Black History Month, The Kent Stater is featuring Q&As with black student leaders throughout the month of February.This week we spoke with junior fashion merchandise major Emonte Wimbush....

Recreation Center to host annual Zumbathon

Shane Transue February 21, 2017

The Kent State Recreation and Wellness Center will be holding its third annual Zumbathon on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to benefit the #ForTheKids movement by Akron Children’s Hospital.The event is...