Community Impact

The Artistry of Being an Effective Leader
DeSantis, a 2006 graduate of Kent State University, and her team work out of an old automobile factory in Lakewood, Ohio. As lead designer, all work is designed and thrown by DeSantis herself. No small feat when you consider that her work has been featured in Uncommon Goods, Anthropologie, McGee & Co. and the Sundance catalog, in addition to 400 retailers across the country. So, when Medium reached out as part of their series “Five Things You Need To Be a Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times,” DeSantis had plenty to share.

Cracking the Case: Local Anthropologist Uses Forensic Art to Help Solve John Doe Case
There are more than 400 missing persons cases in Ohio currently, and more than 100 of them are John or Jane Doe cases. One of those cases, referred to as the Cleveland Harbor John Doe, now has a better chance of being solved, thanks to Kent State University Associate Professor of Anthropology Linda Spurlock, Ph.D.
IN A FLASH: ‘Rent’ Is Due
Kent State's production of "Rent" runs from Feb. 16-25 at the E. Turner Stump Theatre.

IN A FLASH: Blue and Gold and Pink!
The Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center was filled with splashes of pink at the Play4Kay Golden Flashes women's basketball game.

IN A FLASH: It's Getting Haute in Here
Members of Kent State's fashion community participated in a runway show to benefit Ronald McDonald House.
Kent State University Designated a Voter Friendly Campus

Best of the House: Kent State Graduate Student Wins Prize for Her Designs
Kent State University graduate student Angelique Wong’s designs were judged the best in show at “Haute for the House,” a runway show the School of Fashion staged as part of a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Michael Schwartz
A Celebration of Life for former Kent State University and Cleveland State University President Michael Schwartz took place on Cleveland State's campus.

More Pets Means More Job Opportunities for Animal Lovers
With the increase in the number of pets, the demand for veterinary care has surged. Kent State University is helping to offset the veterinary technician shortage by providing in-demand, career-ready graduates.