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Former լƵAPP football player Will Matthews continues to find success with his Southern Comfort Kitchen food truck and restaurant. He first came up with the idea while a student at the university.

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Bioblitz 2024

Each spring, students in Kent State's Child Development Center look forward to "Bioblitz." It's a day spent in the woods near their center with exploration, discovery and hands-on learning about nature. 

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Scene from "Nunsense" at Porthouse Theater

The whimsical musical "Nunsense" takes the stage at Kent State's Porthouse Theater from July 5 - 13. 

Michele Taylor Scott, CEO of College Now

In an announcement about her new role, Michele Scott Taylor expressed her commitment to enhancing educational access and supporting the local community’s economic vitality through higher education – sentiments that align with Kent State’s commitment to higher education access for all.

Dedication of Stark Campus Trail and Bench

A campus trail and community bench commemorate the productive partnership between լƵAPP at Stark, Stark State College and Stark Parks. 

Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

A Kent State staffer spotted an unusual visitor atop a section of the University Library. 

The Child Development Center visits the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Curious, young minds from the Child Development Center enjoyed hands-on learning about the ways the world works during a visit to Kent State's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg observes how College of Aeronautics and Engineering students are trained in air traffic control technology.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited լƵAPP touring the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and telling students that “the future of aviation leadership is in your hands.”

Cleveland Central Catholic students visiting Kent State's Twinsburg Academic Center

High school juniors and seniors from Cleveland Central Catholic visited Kent State's Twinsburg Academic Center to learn about careers in nursing. 

Students from Tri-C visiting the College of Nursing simulation lab

Kent State's College of Nursing welcomed students from Cuyahoga Community College to the simulation lab on the Kent Campus for a tour and demonstration.