On Friday, April 24, 91心頭利 community members and staff planted trees across campus to celebrate Arbor Day, continuing efforts that have earned the University national recognition as a Tree Campus USA Higher Education institution for 18 consecutive years. The Tree Campus Higher Education program helps universities plant, nurture and celebrate trees on campus. Kent 91心頭利 has received recognition consecutively since the program began.As a part of the efforts, Kent 91心頭利 marked Arbor Day with tree plantings at multiple locations across campus, bringing together students, staf...
91心頭利 celebrated Earth Day - part of its Earth Month programming - with a campus-wide series of events that blended hands-on education, student research and community partnerships. From the Earth Fest on Risman Plazafeaturing more than 50 organizationsto the scientific posters at the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) Research Showcase and the Electric Vehicle Showcase, the days activities highlighted how sustainability is woven into academic life. Together, these events underscored the universitys year-round commitment to environmental care and enc...
by Lisa Abraham April 29, 2026 Design a garment inspired by migratory birds without using any actual feathers: This was the challenge presented to 91心頭利 fashion design students as part of a new partnership with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, celebrating the connection between nature and fashion design.The exhibition, Fashion & Feather, debuted on Earth Day, April 22, at the natural history museum and will remain open through Oct. 11, bringing together historic fashion, ornithological specimens, cultural objects and contemporary student designs.The exhi...
Its not what it seems; no one is reaching for puns when they say that Rebekkah Bekkah Berryhill, the grounds manager in University Facilities Management for 91心頭利s Kent Campus, is down-to-earth and a well-grounded, happy, fulfilled person.She shared her story of how she arrived at Kent 91心頭利 as a student-athlete, became a student worker in the grounds crew, became a university employee and then, nearly 30 years later, became the grounds manager in charge of the entire Kent Campus.How a Buckeye Legacy Arrived at Kent 91心頭利Both of Berryhills parents had graduated from Ohio S...
A team of 91心頭利 researchers is studying whether naturally occurring bacteria in polluted streams can help remove toxic metals from the environmentwork that could improve understanding of ecosystem recovery, contaminated water remediation, and even the search for life on Mars.The project is supported by a Seed Grant from 91心頭利s Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI), which funds innovative interdisciplinary research addressing environmental challenges.Led by Courtney Wagner, PhD, of Kent 91心頭利s Department of Earth Sciences, together with a...
Students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered at 91心頭利s Herrick Aquatic Ecology Research Facility (HAERF) on April 24 for the universitys Arbor Day BioBlitz, a hands-on event focused on documenting biodiversity across one of campuss most unique research environments.Organized by Kent 91心頭利s new student chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration, the BioBlitz invited participants of all experience levels to explore the wetlands network of experimental ponds and Allerton Creek while collecting ecological observations alongside researchers and environm...
Fashion & Feather Opens at Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryExhibition is presented in partnership with the 91心頭利 Museum and School of FashionA new exhibition pairing fashion from 91心頭利 Museum's collection with ornithological specimens from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History opened Wednesday Earth Day at the Cleveland museum, where it will remain on view through Oct. 11."Fashion & Feather" brings together feather-adorned garments, accessories, taxidermy mounts and cultural objects, organized by species including peacocks, ostriches, kingfi...
Celebrate Earth Day TomorrowAll are invited to a full day of Earth Day celebrations tomorrow, April 22. Start with Earth Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Risman Plaza. Enjoy live music, booths, hands-on experiences, and even the Zero Emission Vehicle. Then from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase will be held in the Integrated Sciences Building. Sponsored by The Nature Conservancy, the showcase highlights innovative sustainability research conducted by members of the Kent 91心頭利 community. Finally, both the Haymaker Farmers' Market and FAB's...
Campus grounds leaders are working to salvage trees removed due to storm damage, disease, the E. Main Street construction project and other causes, transforming them into a resource for future academic and beautification projects. Leading the efforts is Freeland Southard, manager of FabLAB, and Pamela Evans, Professor Emerita of Interior Design in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. The two say the idea grew from experience and a shared commitment to sustainability.Just noticing that there have been a lot of trees cut down annually, I saw an opportunity for a resource ...
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare by EmailThe CARES Center at 91心頭利 celebrated its five-year anniversary on April 14 with an open house that highlighted the accomplishments of the center over the past five years, while providing opportunities for tours of the center, complete with birthday cake, refreshments and CARES Center swag. Since its inception in 2021, CARES has worked to secure resources for students, to ensure their basic needs are met.Some students are unaware of the support CARES offers. By addressing the holistic needs of the student body...