Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«

Student Life

Schroth Series Lecture: Visiting Artist Pauline St. Denis

Framing Fashion

Fashion photographer Pauline St. Denis has experiences, skills and advice to share about her storied professional career. Luckily for the students in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s School of Fashion, St. Denis made time to talk and work directly with students as part of this year’s Annual Fashion Week.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Students First

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today

McGilvrey Kidnap

From 1941: Former Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« President – KIDNAPPED!

In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«r - without including information revealing that they were not real!

Tags: University News, Student Life, The Daily Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«r, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« College of Communication and Information, Community Impact, History

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today

Fashion show 2024

Runway Creations Dazzle at Annual Fashion Show

A sea of silk and satin, leather and lace floated down the runway as Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Annual Fashion Show debuted to an enthusiastic crowd filling the Kent Student Center Ballroom Thursday night.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, School of Fashion

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today

Press Kit Image of Chef Kenny Gilbert

IN A FLASH: Celebrity Chef on Campus

Cleveland-born celebrity chef Kenny Gilbert is preparing some of his signature classic dishes for students at Eastway Center.

Tags: University Culinary Services, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, Diverse Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«, Student Life, Arts and Culture

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today

Assistant Professor Sara Koopman

Connecting Across Differences

The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University shootings so they might better connect with each other.

Tags: Research & Science, Student Life, Community & Society , May 4, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today

Meg Gidley of Blazing Bats

Student Thrown Curveball Hits It Out of the Park

Senior entrepreneurship major Meg Gidley has loved softball since she was three years old. It was in her blood. Then, injuries sidelined her playing career. So she started a coaching business. 

Tags: Student Life, Profiles, Students First

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today

2024 Honors College Graduates

Honoring Honors College Class of 2024

Honors College students graduating in spring, summer and fall 2024, along with distinguished faculty and alumni were honored at a special luncheon event in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. 

Tags: Students First, Honors College, Student Life, University News, School of Fashion, Kent Student Center Ballroom

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today

Flash biking in front of the MAC

Power in Pedaling

Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«? Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.

Tags: Student Life, University News, Community Impact

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today

Her Pink Library

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!

While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13. 

Tags: Student Organizations, University Libraries, University News, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today

Students canoeing

Exploring Kent Through the Outdoors

The temperature is rising, trees are blooming and the sun is shining. Spring makes for the perfect weather to get outside and try something new. That is one of the main goals of the Adventure Center, housed in Recreation and Wellness Services at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University. 

Tags: Student Life, Students First

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today