Kathy Dwinnells, Ph.D., RN, CNS, CNE, associate professor in the college of Nursing at the Trumbull campus

Empathy, warmth and kindness are things that Kathy Dwinnells, Ph.D., RN, CNS, CNE, associate professor in the College of Nursing at the Trumbull Campus, believes are important parts of a nursing education. Dwinnells, a nurse of over 42 years, began teaching at Kent State 28 years ago and enjoys engaging students with interactive lessons and real-life situations from her many “medical stories” that she’s acquired over the years. “I strive to make material understandable, and I find ways for students to understand and retain the material,” Dwinnells said. Her favorite part about teachin...

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Keep Your Data Private

Data privacy might seem like an abstract concept, but it couldn't be more personal. Your data is worth a lot of money to many different people, businesses and organizations. but we often don't value our own data story as much as they do. To become a "data snob" and value your data as much as big tech companies do, remember the Silicon Valley adage: if you're not paying for it, you're the product.

Kent State Library seen from a distance outside

Each year, the School of Information makes an effort to award scholarships to students with a variety of interests. Students interested in applying for next year's scholarships should visit the School of Information's scholarships page. Below are the awards and award winners who have received our acclaim for 2023.   Tiffany Whitman Alumni and Friends Council Endowed Minority Scholarship Tiffany Whitman is pursuing a Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree, with a goal to secure a position at a 4-year institution with primary responsibility for resear...

From Kent State University's Division of Research & Economic Development

Kent State University is pleased to announce the two winners of both the Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award and Excellence in Graduate Research Mentorship Award. As part of the nomination process, each nominee received a student-submitted letters of nomination. Thank you to the graduate and undergraduate student committees that assisted in selecting the recipients of these prestigious awards.  

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