Alexandra Euwema is a third-year honors student from Springfield, Virginia, majoring in zoology. From early in her college career, Alexandra has wanted to earn a master’s degree in wildlife conservation, and this goal was a major inspiration for her Senior Honors Thesis topic. Alexandra is in her first semester of her thesis hours, using the research she completed in her preparation semester to conduct her thesis experiment and answer her research question. Focused on predation and scents in wildlife, Alexandra will be testing whether “an animal actually recognizes a predator scent as a threat...

Senior Construction Management major David Green is the recipient of the Kent State University Leadership Center’s Student Leader of the Month. Green currently serves as president for the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Before this role, he served as Vice President of recruitment for two terms.  The Student Leader of the Month program seeks to recognize students for excellence in leadership through campus and community involvement. Matthew Clark nominated him. He said: "The first word that comes to mind with David's leadership style is passion. While serving as VP of recruitment...

Kent, OH — Kent State University’s 100% online Master of Music in Music Education continues to be recognized for its outstanding student services, curriculum flexibility, faculty and affordability. The program is part of the Glauser School of Music’s degree offerings in music education, including the bachelor of music and Ph.D.    Intelligent.com rated the program in the top 39 online music education programs among the 422 evaluated. It was acknowledged specifically for outstanding student support services. Onlinecollege.org recently released their 2021 list, noting exce...

Two Kent State University School of Fashion alumni have been recognized as top professionals under 35 for their accomplishments. Anne Skoch, founder and CEO of the popular fashion accessories, brand Anne Cate, was recently announced as one of the honorees for the 2021 Northeast Ohio Top 25 Under 35 Movers & Shakers Awards. Every year, The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club, the largest young professional group in Northeast Ohio, recognizes 25 young leaders under 35 years of age that have a record of excellence in their work, civic engagement and philanthropic efforts. The individuals are c...

Kent State University School of Fashion alumna Isabella Diorio is continuing to make a name for herself in the fashion design world. Diorio’s senior thesis collection “F.E.T.” (Female Engagement Team), took home multiple awards at the 2020 International Design Awards (IDA) virtual event in January.  Diorio took home Silver in three categories: Apparel Category - Runway Collections; Textile and Materials – Handmade; and Other Fashion Designs - Recycle/Sustainable Fashion. “F.E.T.” uses upcycled military uniforms and other sustainable materials to create an environmentally-friendly...

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber presented Kent State University at Trumbull, along with Eastern Gateway Community College and Youngstown State University, Spirit of the Chamber awards at its annual meeting on March 17.  The schools are part of a collaborative initiative that launched in January to promote and enhance internships at the chamber.  Dr. Daniel Palmer, Kent State Trumbull’s interim dean & chief administrative officer accepted the award on behalf of the campus. “We are extremely honored to earn this award,” Palmer said. “We are always looking for ways t...

Students from the Kent State University Fashion Industry Studies master’s program (M.F.I.S.) partnered with the school's Fashion Library and Kent State University Library to create the Black History Fashion Book Bank. Led by M.F.I.S. student, Nia Allen and fashion librarian, Edith Serkownek, students and fashion faculty chose their favorite books on Black fashion, Black fashion designers and Black achievements in fashion. Their recommendations were then shared on both the school’s and the University Library’s Instagram pages. Check out their favorites! Catherine Le...

Kent State University will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May for the Spring Class of 2021 and will welcome back all 2020 alumni for an in-person graduation ceremony during Homecoming Weekend this fall.   Kent State President Todd Diacon shared with the Class of 2021 that outdoor ceremonies for all colleges and degrees will be held during the week of May 10 at the Centennial Court Green, which is located on Midway Drive south of the Centennial Court Residence Halls. There also will be a virtual commencement for all colleges and degrees on May 15. All of the commencement cerem...

The Akron Community Foundation has awarded the QUEST Mentorship Program, an initiative within the LGBTQ+ Center, a $2,000 micro-grant for the coming year. QUEST Mentorship provides 1:1 mentor/mentee relationships for students to focus on career guidance and general support. They also connect as a larger group during monthly meetups and assist in building community while at the same time, develop professionally. LGBTQ+ Center Director Ken Ditlevson believes the value of community made a big impression on the Akron Community Foundation. “They look for programs that impact our greater co...