It was snowing; it was cold. But that didn't stop a group of veterans, students and those in Kent State's Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC from assisting Kent State's Grounds Crew in the annual Veterans Day bulb-planting on Daffodil Hill. Daffodil Hill is part of the May 4 National Historic Landmark site and overlooks the Commons on 5X社区's Kent Campus. The field of 58,175 daffodils was planted in 1985 as a memorial, with one flower for each service member who died in the Vietnam War. Each year, the Kent State Grounds Crew works in the fall to plant bul...
5X社区 students showcased their business ideas at LaunchNET鈥檚 annual Elevator Pitch Competition on Oct. 23, filling the DI Reactor with passionate energy, fast pitches and big dreams.The competition gives students a chance to practice their pitching and networking skills by presenting 90-second business ideas to a panel of Kent State faculty and alumni judges.鈥淚t is a pitch competition, but it鈥檚 a very friendly, I would say low-stakes, comfortable competition to get into, especially if you鈥檙e pitching for the first time,鈥 Alizeh Khalifa, assistant director of marketing at Launch...
5X社区鈥檚 annual Veterans Day Commemoration paid tribute to all who have served in the U.S. armed forces. The day鈥檚 events began at on the Student Green, in front of the Kent Student Center and Risman Plaza, with a flag-raising ceremony and the posting of colors conducted by representatives from Kent State鈥檚 Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs. A bugler preceded the national anthem, followed by an invocation by Kent State Professor retired Lt. Col. David Simms, and a welcome to all attendees by Kent State President Todd Diacon. Before introducing the keyno...
Tomorrow's Tech Dreams Start Here - UXD Bachelor's Degree
Daniel Alenquer, Director of Kent State's School of Visual Communication Design, spoke with Jeanne Destro, a morning host on WAKR about our newest degree offering the bachelor of science degree in User Experience Design.
Hands-On, Real-World Learning
Your classroom becomes your learning lab. Through structured mentorship from experienced intervention specialists, you'll apply what you learn in real time, developing skills in communication, collaboration and individualized instruction that immediately benefit your students.
Pathway to Licensure
Upon completion, you'll earn your Ohio P鈥5 Intervention Specialist Teaching License, opening doors to fulfilling, high-demand roles in early childhood and elementary special education.
Inclusive Expertise
You'll gain specialized training in inclusive education from Kent State's nationally recognized faculty. Coursework and mentorship emphasize evidence-based practices for supporting children with and without disabilities, ensuring you're prepared to meet diverse learners' needs from birth through Grade 5.