Community Impact

IN A FLASH: Everybody Wave to the Drone!
Young explorers participating in the Bioblitz event had an opportunity to learn about how drones can help ecology efforts.
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Using Augmented, Virtual Reality to Experience May 4
It may be hard to imagine what the Kent campus looked like 53 years ago. With the May 4 Augmented Reality Experience, students and community members can be transported into the past to experience historical flashbacks and engage with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s previous generations.
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Rolling Out the (Rain) Barrels to Support Student Programs
A week-long fundraising plant event on campus will benefit the Herrick Conservatory.
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New Research Alliance Creates Environment for Innovation
Collaboration between institutions provides more resources for students. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s participation in a new Research Alliance is creating space and time for students to innovate across Northeast Ohio.
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Investigating Nature at Bioblitz 2023
Bioblitz is an annual Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« event that invites anyone to explore nature and collect data alongside a faculty expert.
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Visiting Kent? Scope Some Spectacular Stays!
Between visiting the beautiful Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University campus and joining in on the fun in downtown Kent, there’s never a dull moment around here. Travelers from far and near find themselves drawn to the local shops, restaurants and activities.
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IN A FLASH: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Earth Fest
As part of Earth Month, there was an Earth Fest event at the Kent Student Center on Tuesday.
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Filling Aviation Workforce Needs
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University was recently featured on Channel 5 News ABC for the expansion of its aeronautics program to provide hands-on experience that will better prepare students to fill gaps in the aviation workforce.
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Teaming Up for Trans Support
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« student organizations painted the Rock on Front Campus to show support for the trans community.
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May 4 and One Family’s Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Legacy
The Maltempi family is not your average Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« family. Three generations of the Maltempis have attended Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«. Seven family members have graduated from or are currently attending Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«.
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