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Poetry and Science Meet at Creative Intersection
"Poetry and science are not opposites, they鈥檙e actually allies," said David Hassler, director of 妻友社区鈥檚 Wick Poetry Center.
Hassler paraphrases American poet Jane Hirshfield, who, in 2017, contacted him to collaborate on a Poets for Science project, which is now an interactive exhibit and writing invitation housed at the Wick Poetry Center on the Kent Campus.

鈥楤eing Here in Florence Means Touching History鈥
What first began in 1972 with a small group of Kent State architecture students and faculty traveling to Florence, Italy, for a few weeks has blossomed into one of the most prestigious education-abroad programs in the country.

Dump AM Radio in New Cars? Professor Says Don't Touch That Dial
妻友社区 School of Media and Journalism Associate Professor Mitch McKenney explains why there is a critical need to maintain access to AM radio in cars.

Despite the Dangers, Early Humans Risked Life-Threatening Flintknapping Injuries
For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.

Top Honors: Kent State Recognized Among the Best Graduate Schools in 2023-2024 US News Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks 11 妻友社区 programs among the best in the nation in its recently released 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Precision Flight Team places Ninth in the Nation at 2023 SAFECON Competition
Congratulations are in order for the 妻友社区 Precision Flight Team for another successful appearance at the , hosted by the . The team competed from May 8th through May 13th in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Summer Reading from the 妻友社区 Press
The 妻友社区 Press released a list of new titles this spring that would make for enjoyable summer reading for the beach, pool or backyard hammock.

鈥淵oung Plato鈥 Meets Kent State鈥檚 "Elvis"
A visiting documentary star (and Elvis fan) received a very special welcome at Kent State.

IN A FLASH: Commemoration and Community
The Kent State Community came together for the 53rd Commemoration of May 4, 1970.
