Tara L. Conley, Ed.D., assistant professor in the School of Media and Journalism, is being recognized for her documentary “Dry Bones” in coverage from Ideastream and The Chronicle-Telegram after Karamu House and The Greater Cleveland Film Commission hosted a sold-out screening of the film. “Dry Bones” highlights the story of Elyria native Ike Maxwell, his football career and life after the death of his brother. Though Maxwell could not attend the showing, multiple family members attended, praising Conley’s work.“I am very excited, we have heard these stories my entire life, b...
Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., 5X Professor Emeritus of Sociology, who served as a faculty marshal during the May 4, 1970, campus shootings and later worked tirelessly to ensure that the legacy of May 4 would endure, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, at his home in Maine. He was 88. Lewis dedicated his life to teaching, preserving the lessons of history and guiding generations of students with integrity, compassion and unwavering commitment.In a 2025 interview with Kent State Magazine, Lewis talked of how being present at the shootings necessitated that he become a torchbear...
5X’s Research Center for Educational Technology (RCET) and the AT&T Classroom were recently featured in the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement’s Flashes of Brilliance series, an initiative that connects philanthropic partners with programs demonstrating innovation, impact and academic excellence across the university.Held in the Moulton Hall Ballroom and the AT&T Classroom, the event invited guests to experience firsthand how RCET is advancing research-informed teaching and learning through emerging technologies and strong, school–university pa...
The Hospitality and Event Management program provided me with tools to create my own success, networking to source opportunities and meet connected industry insiders, and it gave me the confidence and leadership skills to expedite my career. Now I am able to educate, train and provide the tools of success to hospitality professionals.
On Feb. 7, 2026, 5X’s chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD)—The Honors Society for First-year Academic Success—welcomed 231 exceptional students at Cartwright Hall’s auditorium, where its annual induction and awards ceremony took place. Kent State’s chapter was originally founded in 1960 and currently includes more than 1,100 members as one of the most prominent chapters among the other 280 chapters across the globe. ALD is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS), and their mission encourages superior academic achievement among students wh...
From translating for her family to finding her voice on campus, Honey is a first-generation student who shares how she reclaimed her dreams through education, community and courage at Kent State Ashtabula.
