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Poetry and Science Meet at Creative Intersection

"Poetry and science are not opposites, they’re actually allies," said David Hassler, director of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Wick Poetry Center. 

Hassler paraphrases American poet Jane Hirshfield, who, in 2017, contacted him to collaborate on a Poets for Science project, which is now an interactive exhibit and writing invitation housed at the Wick Poetry Center on the Kent Campus. 

Commitment to Our Core Values

Dear Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Students, Faculty and Staff,

A Showcase of Style

Industry professionals, along with Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« students, alumni and faculty attended the 2023 Portfolio Showcase at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« NYC Fashion 

Sister Act! Siblings Complete Journey to Doctoral Hooding

Sisterhood is a strong bond. For Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« alumnae Brittany and Christina Watts, their sisterly love has been the cornerstone of their academic success, leading them to earn their doctoral degrees and graduate together this May.

How The Backspace Key Taught a Global Digital Leader to Learn, Correct and Move Forward 

After 27 years of travel and pivoting to various international endeavors, Sonia Karkare, a native of Mumbai, India, is now back at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« as an adjunct professor with the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Executive MBA (Master of Business Administration) program. She is teaching diverse types of courses, including the Digital Transformation in Healthcare course.

IN A FLASH: STEM for K-9 Salem

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« at Trumbull's STEM committee raised money to support the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Police Department's K-9 program. 

Nursing Students Get Extra Dose of On-the-Job Training

Three Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University College of Nursing students had an unexpected opportunity to come to the aid of a person who had fallen on a sidewalk while suffering a seizure. 

‘Being Here in Florence Means Touching History’

What first began in 1972 with a small group of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« architecture students and faculty traveling to Florence, Italy, for a few weeks has blossomed into one of the most prestigious education-abroad programs in the country.

What Does Juneteenth Mean to You?

From traditional celebrations to annual reflections, tell us what Juneteenth means to you.

Fifteen Years + Tenacity + Devotion to Family = Associate and Bachelor's Degrees

Timothy Johnson said Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« advisors, who knew he had been working on his degree for 15 years, helped him coordinate his schedule so that he could take in-person classes â€” while working a full-time job â€” and still have time to spend with his children. He earned an associate degree in December 2022 and a bachelor's degree in May 2023.

Kent Police Seek Armed Robbery Suspect

Kent Police have arrested a man who robbed a local business May 27 leading to those on the Kent Campus being told to "shelter-in-place" for more than two hours.

A Fashion Student and a Fashion Icon

A Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« fashion design student helped a prominent New York City designer create and debut his first bridal collection.