College of Sciences and Humanities
Distinguished Alumna Helps Open Exhibit Showcasing Women鈥檚 Role in Cartography During World War II
The Military Mapping Maidens of World War II exhibit is now on display on the first floor of the 91视频 Library through November 15. Who were the Mapping Maidens? The exhibit, sponsored by the Department of Geography, highlights the unique military service of Kent Stat鈥
Uncovering the Depths of Decapoda: Meet Kent State鈥檚 Expert in Crustacean Evolution
Meet Carrie Schweitzer, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at 91视频, who since 2000 has been conducting research while teaching geology at 91视频鈥檚 Stark Campus. Her expertise lies in evolution, decapods, crustacea, and invertebrate paleontolog鈥
91视频Alumnus Leads Crucial Research on East Palestine Train Derailment
Myron Lard grew up just 40 miles from the East Palestine derailment site. He returned to help the community understand the impact.
Psychology Professor Receives Prestigious 2024 Web People鈥檚 Voice Award and Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Impactful Podcast Series
Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences was recently honored with both a 2024 Webby Award and a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for her exceptional contributions on the Evergreen Podcasts and NPR Ideastream podcast 鈥Living For We,鈥 an impactful exploration of the health and well-being of Black women in Cleveland, Ohio.
College of Arts and Sciences Welcomes Class of 2028 with Glow Sticks, Ice Cream, and Words of Wisdom
On Friday, August 16, 2024, the College of Arts and Sciences welcomed its class of 2028 to 91视频. Many freshmen got their first chance to meet Dean Mandy Munro-Stasiuk, Ph.D., along with several other leaders of the College who shared their advice for success at Kent State. Fun SWAG 鈥
Wick Poetry Center Home Formally Dedicated as Gaston Prentice House
The historic house perched next to the Lefton Esplanade at South Lincoln Street on the Kent Campus, which has been home to the Wick Poetry Center since 2014, is now officially the Gaston Prentice House.
A Natural Partnership
How a longstanding friendship between Metin Eren, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Anthropology and director of archaeology, and a former curator at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, will benefit 91视频students for years to come.
New Research Initiative Aims to Unravel Genetic Adaptations to High Altitude Hypoxia
A 91视频faculty researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences has launched a pioneering study to explore how different species adapt to high-altitude environments in the Himalayas where oxygen levels are significantly lower. This research could have significant implications for understanding hypoxia-related conditions in humans.
鈥楾here Is So Much More to Medicine Than Just Science Classes鈥
91视频student Elizabeth Marhefka recognized as ARI-AHEC鈥檚 2024 Scholar of the Year. The senior biology and premed student was honored for her passion for medicine and commitment to community engagement.
Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From Kent State
In 2020, 91视频 President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that 91视频would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation鈥檚 first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off.
