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A porch portrait of Suzy D'Enbeau, her mom, Mimi and her kids. 

PERSONAL ESSAY: Students support, give back to faculty who are also struggling during pandemic

Suzy D’Enbeau Contributor March 23, 2021

For most of the pandemic, I was drowning like just about every other working mother, trying to homeschool while also doing my full-time job as an associate professor in the School of Communication Studies....

The presentation of the winner of the 2020 annual undergraduate symposium. The research study was done by Caroline Nitirahardjo for the biological science field and focused on the association between mosquito spread and neurodegenerative diseases. 

Students to showcase research in virtual symposium, compete for a cash prize

Morgan Boyd Reporter March 12, 2021

Instead of creating poster boards and setting up at the Student Center, students will present their research projects virtually as part of the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium later this semester.  Scheduled...

The Board of Trustees approved the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute in a Zoom meeting Wednesday. Mandy Munro-Stasiuk, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, presented the proposal at the Academic Excellence and Student Success Committee meeting March 4.

Board of Trustees approves Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, amid the racial climate

Kelly Krabill Reporter March 10, 2021

The university’s plan to establish diversity will be the new focus of an institution approved by the Board of Trustees in a Zoom meeting Wednesday.The Anti-Racism and Equity Institute will host faculty,...

2019’s scholars of the McNair Scholars Program.

McNair Scholars Program offers opportunities to build research experiences, professional development

Cameron Aloway Reporter March 3, 2021

The mission of the McNair Scholars Program is to provide students with transformative research experiences, exceptional faculty mentorship and intentional professional and personal development. The deadline...

Joshua Fine (center) poses for a picture at the the Kent State PhoneCenter in 2019.

Students connect with alumni through PhoneCenter even during coronavirus pandemic

Zoë Blank Reporter March 3, 2021

Student callers are raising money and building relationships with alumni and student peers from home with the Kent State PhoneCenter.The PhoneCenter is a branch of the Annual Fund which promotes the university...

Whisky among his toys. The Family Dog Project research team is investigating on these exceptionally talented dogs.

Some dogs can learn new words after hearing them only four times

Amy Woodyatt, CNN January 29, 2021

(CNN) -- Some talented dogs can learn new words after hearing them only four times, according to a new study.Most dogs do not learn words unless they are extensively trained -- but a team of researchers...

Professor receives $450,000 grant for oxytocin research

Paige Bennett October 27, 2018

A Kent State professor received a $450,000 grant for her research on oxytocin and how it may be involved in the brain development of males and females.The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child...

Students discuss advantages and challenges of undergraduate research

Paige Bennett October 20, 2018

Participating in undergraduate research opportunities presents both benefits and difficulties, according to students working in research laboratories.Senior biology major Ya’el Courtney said balancing...

Kent State graduate biological anthropology student Cody Ruiz speaks in Lowry Hall about his experience at Kyoto University in Japan on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017.

Anthropology students learn scientific research cross-culturally in study abroad program

Tyler Haughn February 27, 2017

When anthropology assistant professor Anthony Tosi reached out to the Primate Research Institute of Kyoto University, he had his future students in mind. Tosi said he wanted to give his students...

Graduate Student Senate to hold annual research event

Andrew Keiper April 18, 2016

The Graduate Student Senate will host the 31st annual Graduate Research Symposium, the largest annual research event at Kent State, this Friday on the second and third floors of the Kent State Student...

Iris Harvey, vice president for university relations, reads to children from the Child Development Center at the University Library on Thursday. Photo by Anthony Vence.

Childhood Development Center becomes International Baccalaureate School

Austin Farber March 8, 2016

Transitioning into an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, the Kent State Child Development Center continues to offer a transdisciplinary approach to learning for young students.“We are in the process...

Professor wins award in Australia for unique research thesis

Kimberly Laferty March 5, 2016

Winning an award for the first time based on research wasn’t something Leisa Gibbons, an assistant professor at Kent State's School of Library and Information Systems, expected. That is, until she was...