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Great Minds: Brain Health Symposium Brings Together Researchers and Students
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's Brain Health Research Institute recently held its annual Neuroscience Symposium 2025, Conference and Research Exchange. The two-day event, which took place at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Hotel & Conference Center, highlighted the research of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« faculty and students.
‘Rooted & Rising’: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience
This year’s speaker for Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.
School of Fashion Senior Wins $50,000 Scholarship From Council of Fashion Designers of America
Ababa Lorde, a senior in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s School of Fashion, won a $50,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a New York-based nonprofit that is committed to supporting the American fashion designers of the future.
Honor Society Advisor of the Year Credits ‘Culture of Collaboration’
Lauren Huffman, a long-time advocate for student success at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University, has been named Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) advisor of the year.
Bobby Sanabria Brings Rhythm, History and Heart to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«
As part of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s ongoing 2025-26 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, the university hosted seven-time Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria as a guest artist. He led master classes, rehearsals and lectures focused on music, business and social change.
Designing for the User: New Degree Is at the Heart of Growing Tech Field
A bachelor’s degree in user experience design is the newest offering in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Gives Students a Platform to Present Their Research
Students who won first - and second-place for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) were announced on Oct. 25 at a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.
Drone-Delivered Football Highlights Innovation at Homecoming
When the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Golden Flashes football team took the field on Saturday, Oct. 11, fans at Dix Stadium looked to the sky as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Alta X drone released the official game ball before kickoff. The successful drop marked a first for Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« and a milestone for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology
Creating e-textiles is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Design Innovation (DI) Hub in collaboration with Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s School of Fashion.
IN A FLASH: Honoring A Legendary Alumnus
Legendary baseball great and Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« alumnus, Thurman Munson was honored with a statue and dedication ceremony at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Schoonover Stadium.