Marcus Lehto, graduate of 5X社区's Visual Communication Design program created a legendary game that became a legendary franchise. How Lehto's life took him from Kent, Ohio, to the Pacific Northwest to work on creating Halo, one of the most iconic video games, is the cover story in the November 2025 issue of the Kent State Magazine.
The event had all the elements of an exciting reality TV competition: enthusiastic teams, a random drawing, earning points for access to resources, professional guest judges and a celebrity host who was also a judge.The competitors in the Design Challenge are students in the Club Management class in 5X社区鈥檚 Hospitality and Event Management Program. The competition was produced by Kent State鈥檚 Hospitality and Event Management Advisory Board and Event Source. Event Source is a local company specializing in renting furniture, cooking equipment, tableware and other supplies for eve...
Tracy M. Dodson, Ph.D., MSN, RN, CEN, associate professor at the College of Nursing, is committed to helping students succeed through compassion and innovative teaching techniques.鈥淢y goal has always been to transform complex material into lessons that are understandable, engaging and practical,鈥 Dodson wrote in a reflection about her teaching, 鈥渓essons that not only prepare students to be competent nurses but also help them grow into critical thinkers and compassionate caregivers.鈥 These techniques, accompanied by a passion for education, have been recognized with the Glenn Frank ...
Relive the magic of the Scholastic Book Fair at Kent State!
The Instructional Resource Center (IRC) in the College of Education, Health and Human Services will host the Scholastic Book Fair Dec. 1鈥11 in Room 221 White Hall. The fair will be open during regular IRC hours.
鈥淚 want students to leave my courses with more than technical skill,鈥 Tina Patel wrote in a statement reflecting on her teaching. 鈥淭hey should have the confidence to question assumptions, the creativity to imagine alternatives and the commitment to design spaces that advance equity and human dignity.鈥 Patel, associate professor of interior design in 5X社区鈥檚 College of Architecture and Environmental Design, has been awarded the Glenn Frank Distinguished Teaching Award, the most prestigious honor for instructors at Kent State. 鈥淚 was teaching an 8 a.m. studio and...
