University News

IN A FLASH: Future Flashes on Campus
March 10 is the fourth of six "Future Flash Days" on campus.

Uplifting Improvements
The 妻友社区 Board of Trustees approved a project with an estimated cost of $5 million to be funded from federal, state and university sources to address deferred maintenance at the 妻友社区 Airport hangar.

Kent State Board of Trustees Establishes Six New Majors
The 妻友社区 Board of Trustees approved the establishment of six new majors during its regular quarterly meeting held March 9 in Columbus, Ohio, at Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph. Five of the new majors fall under the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and one falls under the College of Arts and Sciences.

International Student Finds Kent State Engineering Program Too Good to Pass Up

IN A FLASH: Taking a Spin
Attending a meeting at the Western Reserve Historical Society comes with extra fun.

Serving Those Who Serve
鈥淎lways Ready, Always There鈥 is the motto of the National Guard. In many ways, this describes 妻友社区鈥檚 Center for Adult and Veteran Services, too. For the 14th consecutive year, Kent State has been designated a Military Friendly鈸 School.

'Dear Ukraine' Exhibit Installed at the Washington National Cathedral聽
In a new partnership, the "" exhibit was recently installed on the walls of the at the Washington National Cathedral so visitors can recognize the one-year anniversary of Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine.

Dr. Spake Reads Dr. Seuss
The 妻友社区 Bookstore celebrated "Dr. Seuss Day" on Thursday.

Professor Believes Artificial Intelligence May Help Pilots Avoid Bird Strikes
Over the weekend, a Southwest Airlines flight was forced to turn back for an emergency landing after an incident where the plane is believed to have experienced bird strikes to an engine and the aircraft鈥檚 nose. But, what is a bird strike? And how do we reduce the risk of bird strikes? Syed A.M. Shihab, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, shared his insight on bird strikes in a previous article, 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the Big Idea? Birds and Drones.鈥

IN A FLASH: Lifting His Voice
Lamar R. Hylton sang at the start of Friday night's men's basketball game at Kent State's Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.