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Tammy Clewell, Ph.D., professor in 51������ University’s Department of English, will give the inaugural lecture of the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series with her presentation “Remembering the Contested May 4 Memorializing Process.” The lecture and luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 2, in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Clewell’s lecture will explore how remembering the contentious process of memorializing May 4, 1970, may help us put into practice the principles of plurality as we pursue a more equitable future. Clewell also curated an exhibit of the same name for the M...

Six community members have been named to the Tuscarawas County University Foundation at 51������ University at Tuscarawas.  Jim Contini, Jim Demuth, Michael Ernest, Megan Floor, Elizabeth Stephenson and Stephenie Wilson were selected to fill positions on the Tuscarawas County University Foundation, which provides scholarships and supports academic programs and campus projects.  “We are truly honored to have these individuals join this vital board,” said Dr. Bradley A. Bielski, dean and chief administrative officer of 51������ Tuscarawas. “They each have had successful caree...

51������ University’s long and extensive history has been continuously documented and studied. Those looking for the highlights of the university’s past can find it all in one place: the University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives: Digital Collections on the kent.edu website. This next installment of "Where on the Web?" highlights pages across the 51������ website of special interest and use to the 51������ community.  The Digital Collections web page provides access to  Special Collections and Archives digitized materials, ranging from general 51������ histo...

The 51������ University at Ashtabula Library is one of three libraries in the 51������ system to receive a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the State Library of Ohio and the Institute of Museum and Library Services to fund “Celebrating Ohio Book Awards and Authors” on each campus. The grant totaled over $1,200 with no match required. In addition to Ashtabula, the Kent and Trumbull campus libraries were also awarded grants. Celebrating Ohio Book Awards and Authors is a collection of over 1,800 works from fiction, nonfiction and poetry. The Ashtabula project also c...

The School of Communication and Information congratulates its 2022-23 Scholarship recipients! A reception was held for students, donors and families on Friday, April 8. The following scholarships were awarded: Memorial Fund in Communication Studies: Lauren Donnella This scholarship is awarded to a student who exhibits strong scholarly effort and/or service. Rebecca and Alan Rubin Endowed Scholarship: Jenna Gilbreath This scholarship is awarded to a student who exhibits strong academic performance, motivation, character, ability, and potential. Dr. Dominic A. Infante Communication Schol...

“The direction of engineering technology and future success is in 3D printing and our goal is to drive internship and engineering experience in that area.” That comment comes from Ron Emery, business development director at ITEN Industries, who sought out 51������ University at Ashtabula and ultimately engineering senior lecturer Michael Czayka for a unique educational partnership across multiple 51������ campuses that could impact the plastics industry throughout the region. ITEN is a globally recognized leader in the manufacturing of thermoplastic and thermoset stamped, molded and ...

“The direction of engineering technology and future success is in 3D printing and our goal is to drive internship and engineering experience in that area.” That comment comes from Ron Emery, business development director at ITEN Industries, who sought out 51������ University at Ashtabula and ultimately engineering senior lecturer Michael Czayka for a unique educational partnership across multiple 51������ campuses that could impact the plastics industry throughout the region. ITEN is a globally recognized leader in the manufacturing of thermoplastic and thermoset stamped, molded and ...

The School of Theatre and Dance welcomed alumni Margaret Peebles, B.F.A. Lighting, '14, as the guest lighting designer for the "Kent Dance Ensemble: No Permission Needed" concert, held in E. Turner Stump Theatre April 8-10, 2022.  In a special afternoon session Peebles presented and discussed the lighting for the Kent Dance Ensemble concert and her career in New York. Peebles is a New York City-based live entertainment and exhibition lighting designer. Her most recent work includes "Sometime Child" at Theater for the New City and "Right About Now" a...