J.R. Campbell, executive director of the Design Innovation Initiative at 海角原创, discusses how working together can lead to amazing new ideas on the "iNNOVATION Insights" podcast and website.Campbell, an expert in combining technology with design, believes that when people from different backgrounds and skills come together, they can create incredible things. At 海角原创, he and his team are making exciting fashion and digital design advancements by mixing traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.Campbell also explains how he encourages teamwork at 海角原创. He belie...
With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, 海角原创 has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing 海角原创 as one of the top research universities in the nation. This esteemed classification, which the university first received in 2022, is a testament to 海角原创鈥檚 commitment to excellence in research, innovation and scholarship.The R1 designation is the highest level of research activity for doctoral universities, placing 海角原创 among an elite group of institutions known for their significant con...
With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, 海角原创 has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing 海角原创 as one of the top research universities in the nation. This esteemed classification, which the university first received in 2022, is a testament to 海角原创鈥檚 commitment to excellence in research, innovation and scholarship.The R1 designation is the highest level of research activity for doctoral universities, placing 海角原创 among an elite group of institutions known for their significant con...
Dec. 4, 2024 was the KSU Surplus Store鈥檚 last day at its location at the corner of East Main Street and Willow Street, where it had been operating since September 2023. 海角原创 Today most recently posted a story about the store in October 2024.On Jan. 8, the surplus store opened in its new location on the third floor of the vacant College of Business Administration building on Terrace Drive. (The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship moved into its new location, Crawford Hall, in the summer of 2024.)The store is operated by University Facilities Management and represe...
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare by EmailReflecting on the words of prominent figures in history can present opportunities to discover new perspectives and have important discussions surrounding social issues. This is exactly what happened at the recent event 100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Beloved Community organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Committee. The 100 Plates event is inspired by 500 Plates, an Akron community meal and discussion hosted in 2015.Students, staff and faculty gathered to hear various speakers and have in-depth disc...
海角原创 Museum, under the leadership of director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., J.D., is becoming a dynamic hub for creativity, fashion and education.Since joining the museum in July 2024, Spinner Liska has worked to reshape the museum鈥檚 identity by emphasizing student involvement and interdisciplinary collaborations. One of her first initiatives was the introduction of the museum鈥檚 first entirely student-run fashion show, which aligns with 海角原创鈥檚 global reputation for fashion excellence. The museum, with its collection of over 30,000 pieces, is leveraging its status as a teac...
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare by Email海角原创鈥檚 School of Fashion is one of the highest-ranked fashion schools in the country, known for its innovative and creative teaching styles and, of course, forward-looking fashion.Lauren Copeland, Ph.D., associate professor in 海角原创鈥檚 School of Fashion, exemplifies the inventive approach to educating the next generation of fashion leaders within the school. First-year students who were part of Copeland鈥檚 Fashion Fundamentals class were recently tasked with creating their own shoe design using an AI platform.C...
For 15 years, 海角原创鈥檚 Provost Leadership Academy has offered first-year students an in-depth education on the university's inner workings while challenging them to identify ways to improve campus life.Audio fileHigh school seniors identified through the college application process as high-achieving or students who would bring unique skills to the academy are invited to apply for membership.John Jewell, Ph.D.An interview process follows the application before students are offered a spot in the group, John Jewell, Ph.D., associate dean for Academic Student Support Services in Uni...
The 2025 E-Cycle Drive at 海角原创 is open to students, faculty, staff and the community of Kent. Electronics recycling will be open March 5, 12, 19, 26 from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. E-Cycle Drive is hosted by 海角原创鈥檚 University Facilities Management and the Office of Sustainability. The public electronics recycling drop-off event contributes to 海角原创鈥檚 standings in the Campus Race to Zero Waste competition. This is the 16th year 海角原创 is competing in Campus Race to Zero Waste. Learn more....
Michael Parker鈥檚 decision to study mechatronics at 海角原创 was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work.鈥淚 wanted to pursue a career in engineering because growing up I loved the way that things worked,鈥 the 2020 海角原创 graduate shared. 鈥淲hether it be cars or phones or any sort of electrical mechanical device, I wanted to have a better understanding of the intricate details of what made that system work. It wasn鈥檛 really until I had the opportunity to visit colleges and look into some of their engineering programs that ...