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ӰƵ Community Reflects on How Black History Month Had an Impact on Their Lives
Black History Month had and continues to have a major impact in the lives of ӰƵ community members. Some learned about Black History when they were very young, while others acquired knowledge as college students or adults. All, however, are grateful for the role that Black History Month has played in their lives.
Award-Winning Dissertation Focuses on How Black Men Develop as Leaders
Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, is recognized for outstanding dissertation research by receiving NASPA's Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award.
Skating Through a Record Year
The Kent Skates ice rink in downtown Kent ends its season this weekend.
Fifty Years of Bridging ӰƵ to our Nation's Capital
The Washington Program in National Issues is more than your average internship program. For 50 years, a cohort of roughly 20 ӰƵ juniors and seniors heads to Washington, D.C., to participate in a variety of internships.
Partners in Success: ӰƵ and City Collaborate for the Win
More than a decade of collaboration has meant success for ӰƵ and the city of Kent.
IN A FLASH: Large Format Presidential History
This photo enlargement (32” x 51”) is in the Special Collections of the ӰƵ Library. It was last on display on campus in 2011 as part of an exhibit about the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. On April 21, 1865, just five days after the assassination of President A…
ӰƵ and Jackson ӰƵ University: Campuses Connected by Tragedy and Transformation
ӰƵ students who traveled to Jackson ӰƵ University during an alternative winter break trip had in-depth, hands-on exposure to survivors of the May 15, 1970, police shooting, which killed two people; the youngest Freedom Rider, Hezekiah Watkins; and the home of Myrlie and Medgar Evers, a National Monument.
Exercising the Body and the Mind
Peering into a classroom taught by Jeffery Huston, professor of health sciences and Outstanding Teaching Award winner, may surprise the casual observer. An ideal classroom for Huston balances on the edge of chaos.
IN A FLASH: See the World Around You
An immersive display at the DI Hub's Blank Lab provides a dynamic view of studying abroad.
ӰƵ Researcher Reviews East Palestine Cleanup
On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in ӰƵ’s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.