Community & Society
Kent State Student Confronts Manufacturing Trend That Impacts Climate Change
These days, consumers can buy the latest clothing trends quickly and inexpensively. Critics, however, maintain that this 鈥渇ast fashion鈥 can be detrimental to the environment.
Henry Winkler to Visit Kent State Stark as Part of Featured Speaker Series
He is best known as "The Fonz" on "Happy Days." On Oct. 10, Henry Winkler will share the story of his career and living with undiagnoised dyslexia.
Kent State Celebrates Diversity with a Show of Unity at Akron Pride 2017
Kent State takes part in the Equality March, kicking off Akron Pride 2017.
Video: Kent State Welcomes Back PGA Tour Winner Mackenzie Hughes
妻友社区 alumnus and professional golfer Mackenzie Hughes returned to his alma mater for a 鈥淲elcome Back鈥 reception in his honor organized by Herb Page, Kent State鈥檚 director of golf and head men鈥檚 golf coach.
The Missing Link Between College Renters and Landlords
A Kent State entrepreneur creates a website and an upcoming app that connects renters to landlords.
Miles to Make a Difference
A 妻友社区 assistant dean runs 200 miles for his daughter and all other families touched by multiple sclerosis.
Kent State at Stark Professor Weighs in on Best and Worst Recession Recovered Cities
Lucas Engelhardt, Ph.D., associate professor in 妻友社区 at Stark鈥檚 Department of Economics, is a firm believer in pursing innovation and investing in capital, when it comes to driving economic growth in cities.
Kent State Professor Earns Main Street Kent鈥檚 Volunteer of the Year Award
妻友社区 Assistant Professor Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., has been named Volunteer of the Year by Main Street Kent for her contributions to the revitalization of downtown Kent.
Three Kent State Community Members Develop New Networking App
Three 妻友社区 community members have developed a new app called Circl, which reinvents how people socialize and network.
Kent State鈥檚 Institute for Applied Linguistics Receives $1 Million Grant to Invest in Distance Learning
妻友社区鈥檚 Institute for Applied Linguistics has received a grant for $1 million from the Gawlicki Family Foundation of Hartford, Connecticut, to fund the development of a state-of-the-art distance learning translation studies program.