Protest is part of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s history. From Danny Thompson participating in the Freedom Rides to the Black United Student walkout, protest is in Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s DNA. Students on Kent’s campus used their first amendment right to speak up about issues they care about on May 4, 1970, and though the results were tragic, those students created real and impactful change. Current students continue to be inspired by historic Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ protests and build on the lessons of past generations. What does student activism on campus look like today and how is it connected to the past? This ex...
As excitement builds for the upcoming event hosted by your Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University student group, you plaster posters on lamp posts and the sides of campus buildings to promote it. While Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ supports events created by student organizations, there is a right way and a right place to hang posters on campus. So, before you grab that roll of tape and stack of posters, here are some tips on the best ways to showcase your mission while following regulations.Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Today spoke with Ben Davis, Ph.D., director of the Kent Student Center and the Center for Student Involvement, about ...
Starting college can be a nerve-wracking experience. The journey can be even harder when you’re the first in your family to navigate this new world. Knowing what academic resources are available is a mystery. Filling out the FAFSA is a challenge. The unspoken stigma of being a first-generation college student is a reality.As a first-generation college student coming from Wisconsin, I found the college experience nerve-wracking, especially after I got to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University. I didn't have anyone nearby to support me, and I didn’t know anyone who had this shared identity. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ reco...
Standing at the Kennedy Space Center’s Banana Creek viewing area on Monday, November 4, Mackenzie Guy watched in awe as her research project blasted off toward the International Space Station, marking a milestone in her academic journey that transcended her aviation studies.Guy, a sophomore professional pilot major, and fellow College of Aeronautics and Engineering student Jonathan King, a junior aeronautical systems engineering major with an unmanned aircraft systems minor, had their plant growth experiment selected for NASA's Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 18, demonst...
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It seems that every time we tune into a podcast or open our emails, someone is talking about Artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is affecting our world and our work. It can be a bit daunting to think about. Did you know that Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ faculty and Staff have access to FREE training on all things AI? From casual technology user to hard-core IT team members, LinkedIn Learning can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to take on AI. Here is a small sample of the AI sessions available today:Introduction to Artificial IntelligenceIntroduction to Large Language Models (like Cha...