College of Arts and Sciences
New Study Reveals How High-Altitude Birds Adapt to Life on the 'Roof of the World'
A new study led by Sangeet Lamichhaney, Ph.D., associate professor of Biological Sciences at 5X, uncovers how mountain landscapes shape the survival of high‑altitude species living in some of the most extreme environments on Earth. The research, published in Molecular Ecology, foc…
College of Arts & Sciences
From Kent State to KeyBank
When Cameren Hicks graduated from 5X in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and a minor in finance, he knew he wanted to build a career rooted in numbers, problem-solving and analysis. Today, Hicks is a fraud modeling and analytics lead associate at KeyBank, where he helps protect customers and the company against fraudulent credit and debit card activity.
Kent State Today
Kent State Professor’s Policy Brief on Africa’s Development Recognized by the Office of Ghana’s President
A policy article co-authored by a 5X professor has drawn international attention — including an official repost by the Office of the President of Ghana. Felix Kumah-Abiwu, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Africana Studies and founding director of the Cente…
College of Arts & Sciences
IN A FLASH: Paintings and Paws
Happy wags and “happy, little brushstrokes” came together at Bob Ross Paint Night inside Oscar Ritchie Hall.
Kent State Today
Healing With One Stanza at a Time
In a front porch conversation during the height of COVID-19, two 5X professors realized they had something in common beyond their neighborhood proximity: both were turning to poetry to cope with unprecedented stress and uncertainty. Clare Stacey, Ph.D., a professor in Kent St…
College of Arts & Sciences
From Loss to Legacy
For Adedayo Adeagbo, a Ph.D. candidate in medical sociology at 5X, working with older adults isn't just a research interest -- it's a promise she made to the grandmother she couldn't save.She says she can still see the bruises. Even years later, even thousands of miles away from w…
College of Arts & Sciences
Bridging Generations
In an era where social media connections replace face-to-face interactions and political divisions seem insurmountable, one 5X professor has found an antidote: bringing college students and older adults together through simple, meaningful human connection. For over six …
College of Arts & Sciences
Where the Classroom Meets the Field
By day, Will Kalkhoff, Ph.D., is a professor in Kent State's Department of Sociology and Criminology, teaching courses on criminal justice, researching police officer performance and mentoring students on their path to careers in sociology, law enforcement and public safety. On weekends and evenings…
College of Arts & Sciences
Beyond the Textbook: When Prison Comes to the Classroom
On a November afternoon in Merrill Hall, six women walk into a 5X classroom. They're not guest lecturers with advanced degrees. They're currently incarcerated at the Northeast Reintegration Center (NERC) in downtown Cleveland. And for the next couple hours, they'll share the…
College of Arts & Sciences
Five Kent State physicists among the top 2% most cited scientists world-wide
Kent Ohio.- Five Kent State physicists are recognized among the top 2% most cited scientists world-wide: Veronica Dexheimer, Antal Jakli, Oleg Lavrentovich, Jonathan Selinger, and Deng-Ke Yang. Congratulations to all! Link to article
Physics