After sharing a table at craft shows with her friend last summer, Brigid McKenna wanted to expand her business. Her friend, who went through the LaunchNET process the year before, encouraged her to apply.  “We...

Kent State University’s LaunchNET gave students the opportunity to connect with alumni fashion entrepreneurs during its Fashion Brunch Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.  LaunchNET is located...

The Head Trips and Bracelet Box enhanced Kent’s local music scene during Stage Zero at the DI Hub Reactor Thursday March 20, showing the success that can come from student ingenuity.   Both bands...

Crafterpreneur Day will provide those with a passion for crafting the chance to turn their favorite hobby into a successful start-up company Friday, Feb. 28. The free event is open to all students,...

LaunchNET’s Small Business Showcase event on Nov. 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the DI Hub,  allows entrepreneurs to display their businesses.  Alizeh Khalifa, assistant director of marketing at LaunchNET,...

Kent State student entrepreneurs have the resources to bring their sustainable business ideas to fruition through LaunchNET, a co-curricular program full of experienced staff who guide students, staff...

On Feb. 15, LaunchNET hosted their Pitch and Ponder event where student entrepreneurs of Kent State could come and practice their business pitches. From fashion to international business consultation,...

Student entrepreneurs lined the bottom floor of the Design and Innovation Hub preparing to show off their small businesses at the “Pitch and Ponder Showcase” Thursday.  LaunchNET hosted the event,...

Editor’s Note: Ronika Marandi, who won $350 in the competition, serves as a digital tech for The Kent Stater and KentWired. Given her role and relationship to the story, KentWired interviewed her as...

Creating clothing dyes out of natural products, making fashion more sustainable and imposter syndrome in the business world were just a few of the topics discussed at the virtual All the CEO Ladies...

Kent State and Ohio’s soccer teams went into their game Thursday tied for first place in the Mid-American Conference. By the end of the day, neither team was in first. Kent State fought through two...