Community Impact

Best of the House: Kent State Graduate Student Wins Prize for Her Designs
妻友社区 graduate student Angelique Wong鈥檚 designs were judged the best in show at 鈥淗aute for the House,鈥 a runway show the School of Fashion staged as part of a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Michael Schwartz
A Celebration of Life for former 妻友社区 and Cleveland State University President Michael Schwartz took place on Cleveland State's campus.

More Pets Means More Job Opportunities for Animal Lovers
With the increase in the number of pets, the demand for veterinary care has surged. 妻友社区 is helping to offset the veterinary technician shortage by providing in-demand, career-ready graduates.

Filling the Computer Science Gap
What do cybersecurity, data structures and algorithms all have in common? They are all part of the computer science industry, an industry that Ohio wants to see grow. The Ohio Department of Higher Education hopes to address a teaching gap through a recently announced funding opportunity called Teach CS. Kent State was one of the recent awardees, receiving a million-dollar grant to develop KSU TeachCS.

IN A FLASH: Tuning in for Taylor
Fans of Taylor Swift - and other artists - came together in the Rathskellar to watch the Grammys.

Former University President Honored by Kent State and Cleveland State Universities
A celebration of life event was held today on the campus of Cleveland State University to honor the late Michael Schwartz, who was a past university president of Kent State and Cleveland State.

Students Experience Challenges Trying to Vote Under New Elections Law
When Gov. Mike DeWine signed new voter legislation into law in January, he said it was intended to help improve 鈥渧oter integrity." However, this move is creating hurdles for students on college campuses across the state and making waves in what is expected to be an incredibly contentious election year.

IN A FLASH: Exploring Construction Careers
A Construction Management Job Fair on campus provided opportunities for students to explore the industry's many career options.

Robots Take Over the College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted a qualifying competition for the First Tech Challenge 2024 Robotics Competition.
High Style: Kent State鈥檚 School of Fashion Rules the Runway
鈥婼tudents, faculty and alumni from 妻友社区鈥檚 world-renowned School of Fashion sent some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show that benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.