Community Impact
Mentors can make a tremendous impact in the lives of their mentees. Just ask Jamir Kennedy.
Grab a cold one, pull up a chair and learn about brain health research in a relaxed format – that’s the idea behind Brains on Tap, a series of discussions hosted by Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Brain Health Research Institute and other partners.
In June 2022, the city of Kent formed a flag committee to choose the new design for the city’s official flag. Of the 68 unique designs submitted by community members, the final choices have been narrowed down to three, and the city wants your input.
In 2006, Betty Sutton became the first Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumna to serve in the U.S. Congress, when she was elected to represent Ohio’s 13th District in the House of Representatives. Sixteen years later, Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumna Emilia Sykes, a native of Akron, Ohio, was elected to represent the same district, making her the first Black Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum to serve in the House of Representatives.
In today’s world, technology is essential, and the demand for technological advancements is ever-growing. Â鶹ÊÓƵ is no exception.
The Skoolies, inspired by the bands of the 80s and onward, kicked off their career at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through socially distanced jam sessions, this band of university professors produced their debut album, Darker Rhymes.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ at Stark offers unique learning experiences for students.
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Bookstore celebrated "Dr. Seuss Day" on Thursday.
Businesses open, businesses close, new businesses take their place. In the past three years (and counting) more than 20 new businesses have opened their doors in Kent, Ohio. But who is coming and why?
Professor of psychological sciences Mary Beth Spitznagel has experienced the burden of caregiving for her beloved dog, Allo, who developed bladder cancer. This influenced her research into how a pet with chronic illness can affect caregivers.