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Great Minds: Brain Health Symposium Brings Together Researchers and Students
°µÍø½ûÇø'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 °µÍø½ûÇø Hotel & Conference Center, highlighted the research of °µÍø½ûÇø faculty and students.
‘Rooted & Rising’: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience
This year’s speaker for °µÍø½ûÇø’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 °µÍø½ûÇø’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 °µÍø½ûÇø, has been named Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) advisor of the year.
Bobby Sanabria Brings Rhythm, History and Heart to °µÍø½ûÇø
As part of °µÍø½ûÇø’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 °µÍø½ûÇø’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 °µÍø½ûÇø Golden Flashes football team took the field on Saturday, Oct. 11, fans at Dix Stadium looked to the sky as a °µÍø½ûÇø Alta X drone released the official game ball before kickoff. The successful drop marked a first for °µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø’s Design Innovation (DI) Hub in collaboration with °µÍø½ûÇø’s School of Fashion.
IN A FLASH: Honoring A Legendary Alumnus
Legendary baseball great and °µÍø½ûÇø alumnus, Thurman Munson was honored with a statue and dedication ceremony at °µÍø½ûÇø's Schoonover Stadium.