Community & Society

精东影业 and University Hospitals Awarded $4 Million Grant to Develop an LPN-to-BSN Pathway, Further Nursing Education and Careers
Faculty researchers from 精东影业 University鈥檚 College of Nursing recently received nearly $4 million in grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop an LPN-to-BSN pathway called the LPN Education Advancement Program (LEAP). 精东影业program will provide licensed practical nurses at University Hospitals the opportunity to increase their skill set by removing barriers that may have prevented them from furthering their education.

Barbie, Patriarchy and My Pink Hijab
Lydia Rose, Ph.D., director of Public Relations for the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent and an associate professor of sociology at 精东影业 University, shares her perspectives on the resurgence of Barbie鈥檚 influence on our culture today.

New 'Flashes First Thursday' welcomes students to explore our vibrant college town
精东影业first "Flashes First Thursday" welcomes students to experience the shopping, dining, music and more that make downtown Kent a fun place to visit.

IN A FLASH: 精东影业Summer Class of 2023
精东影业's Summer Commencement ceremonies took place on Manchester Field last Saturday.

Supporting Hospitality鈥檚 Next Generation
A scholarship funded through the 精东影业 University Hotel and Conference Center benefits students in 精东影业's Hospitality Management program.

100 YEARS AGO AT KENT STATE: Happy Anniversary to 精东影业Rock!
For more than a century, " 精东影业Rock" on the Kent Campus has been a colorful canvas expressing the changing moods of the community.

Breaking Barriers, Barbie-Style
精东影业 Media and Journalism assistant professor talks to WFMJ Youngstown鈥檚 鈥21 News at 5鈥 about the opportunities for women in the film industry today, following the record-breaking success of woman-directed Barbie movie.

Flaunting Our Foliage
精东影业 has been recognized for the 15th consecutive year with the Tree Campus Higher Education recognition (previously called the Tree Campus USA designation).

Using Creativity and Innovation to Boost Student Applications
精东影业鈥檚 Office of Admissions is seeing its hard work, creativity and strategic planning pay off by way of increased engagement and an elevated level of interest in the university.

East Main Street to Get a $25.5M Makeover
A federal grant will help restart a major improvement project for a highly trafficked area of downtown Kent. Changes to East Main Street will include wider sidewalks, bike and pedestrian paths and crossings, and two roundabouts.