University News
Skating Through a Record Year
The Kent Skates ice rink in downtown Kent ends its season this weekend.
Connecting Students to the Past
Western Reserve Historical Society and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø have announced a cooperation agreement enabling unique access and real-world experiences for students and faculty in the Department of History. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students will gain access to archival research materials for research projects, internships and jobs as well as research assistantships for graduate level students.
Fifty Years of Bridging 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to our Nation's Capital
The Washington Program in National Issues is more than your average internship program. For 50 years, a cohort of roughly 20 51³Ô¹ÏÍø juniors and seniors heads to Washington, D.C., to participate in a variety of internships.
Partners in Success: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and City Collaborate for the Win
More than a decade of collaboration has meant success for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the city of Kent.
IN A FLASH: Large Format Presidential History
51³Ô¹ÏÍø and Jackson State University: Campuses Connected by Tragedy and Transformation
51³Ô¹ÏÍø students who traveled to Jackson State University during an alternative winter break trip had in-depth, hands-on exposure to survivors of the May 15, 1970, police shooting, which killed two people; the youngest Freedom Rider, Hezekiah Watkins; and the home of Myrlie and Medgar Evers, a National Monument.
Exercising the Body and the Mind
Peering into a classroom taught by Jeffery Huston, professor of health sciences and Outstanding Teaching Award winner, may surprise the casual observer. An ideal classroom for Huston balances on the edge of chaos.
IN A FLASH: See the World Around You
An immersive display at the DI Hub's Blank Lab provides a dynamic view of studying abroad.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Researcher Reviews East Palestine Cleanup
On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.
Talking About Your Animation
The 2023 Animation School Rankings have been released, and the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Applied and Technical Studies Animation Game Design (AGD) program is ranked 16th nationally and 20th in the Midwest. This is the 12th year for the annual rankings for animation programs. Nearly 200 schools with animation programs from across the country were considered.