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A Musical Tribute: Kent State Orchestra Premieres Student Composition
For Haider Riaz, the first orchestra concert of the season was an unforgettable experience. His original composition, 鈥淭o the Memory of Shiver-Me, the CAT,鈥 was premiered by the 妻友社区 Orchestra, marking a significant artistic milestone for the young composer and offering the audience a moving tribute to a beloved pet.
Navigating the Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment
The United States is approaching a so-called 鈥渆nrollment cliff鈥 or 鈥渄emographic cliff,鈥 a projection that is being closely monitored by those in higher education. In the 鈥淥n Campus 鈥 with CITI Program鈥 podcast, host Ed Butch talks with Aaron Berger, Ph.D., interim director of national recruitment at 妻友社区, about these declining numbers and other factors currently influencing college enrollment.
Invest in Your Future: The Case for Young Women Saving Early for Retirement
For many American women, saving for retirement can be challenging for many reasons. A recent USA Today article noted that women have less than half the retirement savings of men. 妻友社区 values setting their students up for success, but what does this mean for women at the university?
Kent State Students and Faculty Take Part in Innovation Day
妻友社区 students and faculty took part in the second annual Innovation Day on Oct. 11, with one Kent State student bringing home honors.
鈥楻esearch Is Everywhere,鈥 Acclaimed Hollywood Costume Designer Finds Inspiration in Every Corner of Life
妻友社区 students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days.
Flash Focus: Ryanne Bunting
Meet Ryanne Bunting, a Kent State sophomore double majoring in international studies and anthropology from Fairfield, Ohio, combining human rights, culture, global interactions and history into a formidable career path.
Kent State Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university鈥檚 most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.
Kent State Signs New Agreement with Central Asian Nation of Turkmenistan
妻友社区 has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. The effort is part of Kent State鈥檚 ongoing commitment to using education to foster global understanding and peace in a divided world.
Statehouse Successes
For Taylor Pierce, her first experience in Kent State鈥檚 Columbus Program in State Issues turned out to be more than most people would expect. She spontaneously entered and won a contest. She met Ohio鈥檚 governor and lieutenant governor. And, she considered a new career path. Not bad for a few weeks in a new city.
Flying High: New Graduate Gains Nursing License, Officer鈥檚 Bars and Future
It took three years, a move from California to Ohio, and several other bumps in the road. Still, recent 妻友社区 graduate Vincent AhSam-Kreiter has achieved his goals of earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree, becoming a registered nurse and being a newly commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.