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Despite bad weather, President Warren amongst others, break ground to start the construction of the new architecture building Friday, Oct. 3, 2014.

CAED groundbreaking ceremony showcases sustainability

Anthony Didion October 5, 2014

The College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) building groundbreaking ceremony showcased the space that will become a sustainable learning center and inspiration for all future Kent State...

Teachers use technology to enhance learning experience

Andrew Bugel September 22, 2014

Kent State University’s AT&T classroom has kept students and teachers of all grades up-to-date and informed on how to use new technology in the classrooms.The classroom, founded by Dale L. Cook in...

TechHelp supports student technology with advice

Taylor Williams August 21, 2014

College students are constantly surrounded by technology, whether it’s a cell phone, laptop, camera, video recorder, etc. At some point this technology could cause stress or problems for them. Kent State...

Kent State hackathon winners generate new ideas, technologies, inventions

Elizabeth Randolph April 7, 2014

Three HacKSU members work to bring different ideas to life throughout the year and share them all over the country in hackathons, a competition where computer programs and those involved in software development...

Illustration by LaQuann Davis

Call me, beep me: Cell phone addiction

Lindsay Miller April 2, 2014

Freshman fashion merchandising major Fiona Greller spends an average of six hours a day on her iPhone 5s. These six hours do not include her time spent on her computer and tablet.“I am addicted to my...

Jury selection begins in Apple-Samsung case

Marth Mendoza, AP March 31, 2014

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The world's two leading smartphone makers were back in federal court on Monday, accusing each other of stealing ideas and features.The trial in Silicon Valley, which got underway...

Computer science professor improving education in Bangladesh

Elizabeth Randolph February 17, 2014

The chairman of the Department of Computer Science is creating new ways for students to connect overseas.Professor Javed Khan, Ph.D., is working on a project called the Bangladesh Research Education Network,...

Screenshot courtesy of .GEARS Studio

‘Flappy Bird’: addictive and frustrating for KSU students

Rachel Gill February 17, 2014

Playing the new addictive app, “Flappy Bird” seems to be causing more rage than enjoyment to students who play the game.  Yet, it became the No. 1 free app in Google Play’s app store as well as...

KSU Fashion School’s newest technology resource, TechStyleLAB, brings fashion into Digital Age

Jake Green February 11, 2014

Phantashia Hall is excited as she opens the lid to the laser cutter and finds her design perfectly cut into a large sheet of fabric. The machine roared for ten minutes and achieved a level of accuracy...

Professor Yanhai Du holds a fuel cell in the Van Duesen Hall lab on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. Du hopes to promote fuel stem cell research to help teach students technology in a more energy efficient way as fuel cells don't use Hydrogen.

Technology professor promotes fuel-cell research to Kent State students

Elizabeth Randolph February 11, 2014

A Kent State College of Technology professor has found new ways to promote sustainability in the environment.Professor Yanhai Du has been researching fuel cells       — electrochemical devices...

Submitted Photo,

School of Art to feature jewelry in digital technology exhibit

Endya Watson February 10, 2014

A cross between digital technology and handcrafted jewelry will be the face of “The Digital Hand,” a School of Art Gallery exhibit opening Tuesday.  The work of 18 metalsmiths will be showcased in...

KSU Museum exhbits fashion and technology

Jake Green February 4, 2014

iPhones. Tablets. LED televisions. Technology is everywhere now. We interact with it at the doctor’s office and at restaurants. We’re constantly itching for the next new thing, but we rarely think...