Success Story
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Blazing Historical Trails at Kent State
91ÊÓƵ’s Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., recently entered the annals of university history. On May 1, 2020, Hylton became the first Black person in the university’s history to hold the title of vice president for student affairs. And on July 1, 2020, Drummer-Ferrell was appointed dean of students, making her the first Black woman to be named to the position.
Campus Kitchen Pivots Operations From Hot Meals to Food Pantry to Help Increasing Numbers of Food Insecure Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Campus Kitchen at 91ÊÓƵ, a student-run organization that reclaims food to feed the needy in the Kent area, has had to swiftly switch gears from operating a hot food kitchen to an expanded food pantry.
Kent State’s Design Innovation Initiative Cultivates Creative Partnerships to Battle COVID-19
Members of 91ÊÓƵ’s Design Innovation Initiative are forging creative collaborations with local and regional organizations and funders as they work toward the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
91ÊÓƵCaptures MAC FAR Award in Women’s Sports
91ÊÓƵ has won the Mid-American Conference’s Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) for women’s sports award for the first time in school history.
91ÊÓƵEmergency Grant Fund Helps Students With Basic Needs
The 91ÊÓƵEmergency Grant Fund is helping students meet financial challenges.
All for Patrick! 91ÊÓƵPolice Surprise Toddler Crime Fighter
Patrick Tomaswick wants to be a police officer, but not just any member of law enforcement. He wants to be a 91ÊÓƵ police officer.
COVID-19 Provides 91ÊÓƵNursing Students Unparalleled Experience
During the COVID-19 pandemic, students in 91ÊÓƵ’s College of Nursing have been employed in hospitals throughout Northeast Ohio, where they have honed their skills and observed healthcare professionals on the front lines.
91ÊÓƵPresident Todd Diacon Announces 2020 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients
91ÊÓƵ President Todd Diacon recently presented six 91ÊÓƵfaculty members with the 2020 President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition in the faculty member’s discipline.
Finding Her ‘Fit’ at 91ÊÓƵto Make an Impact
Senior Sydney Bihn finds her true calling throughout her time at 91ÊÓƵand becomes the first female aerospace engineering graduate.
91ÊÓƵto Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on May 9
The 91ÊÓƵ alumni family will grow by nearly 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement.