Students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered at Kent State University’s Herrick Aquatic Ecology Research Facility (HAERF) on April 24 for the university’s Arbor Day BioBlitz, a hands-on event focused on documenting biodiversity across one of campus’s most unique research environments.Organized by Kent State’s new student chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration, the BioBlitz invited participants of all experience levels to explore the wetland’s network of experimental ponds and Allerton Creek while collecting ecological observations alongside researchers and environmental ...

Kent State University is honoring the faculty, staff and students whose hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.  This recognition of faculty excellence is a cornerstone of Kent State’s high-quality academics. By fostering an environment where distinctive programs and breakthrough research thrive, the university ensures that students are learning from global leaders who are actively shaping the future of their respective fields.“Each year I am struck by the breadth and excellence of scholarship at Kent State,” Doug Delahanty, vice president of the Division of Research and Economic Development, tol...

Update:  On May 7, Kent State announced it was suspending its pilot program with Flock.  Kent State University has entered into a partnership with Flock Safety to use technology to increase safety for the campus community.  The agreement reaffirms the university's commitment to safeguarding its students and staff via this proactive approach by installing Flock Safety LPR cameras at key spots around Kent Campus.‍These cameras can detect suspicious vehicles and activities to assist officers in responding swiftly to potential threats. Police agencies across Portage County and ...