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Ye Zhao, associate professor of computer science in the College of Arts and Sciences, works with students in the Mathematics and Computer Science Building.

Scholar of the Month

Scholar of the Month Ye Zhao Associate Professor of Computer Science College of Arts and Sciences 2006-present Ye Zhao is associate professor of computer science in the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on physically based simulation and visualization, natural phenomena model…

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Confetti canons blow into the sky marking the close of the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Integrated Sciences Building.

Hosts Groundbreaking for New Integrated Sciences Building

The groundbreaking for ’s new Integrated Sciences Building was held Oct. 2 from 2-5 p.m. The event was free and open to the public. Following the groundbreaking, ’s College of Arts and Sciences hosted a showcase of science and technology demonstrations, along with…

Tags: Foundations of Excellence , College of Arts and Sciences , Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Department of Biological Sciences , Department of Physics , Success Story , Sciences Renovation

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 President Beverly Warren joins (left to right)  English Professor Ed Dauterich, Parade Grand Marshal Julian Edelman and Kent Mayor Jerry Fiala in cutting the ribbon to officially start the 2015 Homecoming Parade.

Celebrates 2015 Homecoming With Parade, Events and Football Game Win

This year's Homecoming was a fun-filled weekend of events that included the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Homecoming Parade and a football win against the Miami RedHawks, 20-14. This year’s homecoming featured alumnus and Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman as the Parade Grand Marshal…

Tags: Homecoming , Alumni Relations , Division of Institutional Advancement , Events , Success Story

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Douglas Bryant (center), manager of display engineering at ’s Liquid Crystal Institute, demonstrates a prototyping technique in the institute’s clean room facility.

’s Liquid Crystal Institute to Celebrate “50 Years of Innovation”

The Glenn H. Brown Liquid Crystal Institute® and the College of Arts and Sciences at hosted a 50th anniversary celebration of the institute on Friday, Sept. 25, in the Kent Student Center Kiva on the Kent Campus. The event kicked off a yearlong celebration that will culminate w…

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A Douglas DC-3/C-47 cargo plane sits on the tarmac at the  Airport during the 2014   Aviation Heritage Fair. The plane is owned by the Yankee Air Museum and was open for tours.

19th Aviation Heritage Fair Set for Sept. 19

The Aeronautics Department from ’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 19th Aviation Heritage Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the Airport, located at 4020 Ken…

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Thomas Long (second from left), assistant professor in the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, walks along the flight line at the  Airport with a group of  students.

Scholar of the Month

Scholar of the Month Thomas Long Assistant Professor College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology 2014-present Thomas D. Long is assistant professor and lead faculty member in Aeronautics-Aviation Management at the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology…

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Show your  Spirit!

Continues Blue and Gold Pride Days Tradition

Share Your Blue and Gold Pride Day Photos

On the Kent Campus, share photos on social media of you and your colleagues, friends or family wearing blue and gold on Fridays, and use #BlueAndGoldFriday to increase awareness of ’s Blue and Gold Pride Days tradition. Your photos could appear on !

 

Tags: Center for Student Involvement , Division of Student Life , Success Story

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A group of  students pile onto the Center for Student Involvement’s oversized inflatable couch.

Enjoy a Week of Spirit With Welcome Back Week Events

The Kent Student Center, Center for Student Involvement and Intercollegiate Athletics cordially invite students, faculty and staff to enjoy a week of spirit to start the academic year. The events are meant to be fun, interactive and casual. Each day will feature some free food and give…

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Show your  Spirit!

Continues Blue and Gold Pride Days Tradition

Blue and Gold Pride Days are back at ! faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the university are encouraged to promote university spirit and pride by wearing blue and gold colors. introduced Blue and Gold Pride Days last fall as a way to unite m…

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Thousands of  students work their way through Risman Plaza during Blastoff, the annual back-to-school celebration at .

Students Celebrate the Start of a New School Year at Blastoff

students celebrated the start of a new school year at Blastoff on Sunday, Aug. 30, on the Student Green. Blastoff is the university’s annual back-to-school celebration that occurs the day before fall classes begin. It serves as the culminating event of Welcome Weekend, a four-d…

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