Dr. Amy Petrinec poses for a photo outside Henderson Hall on the Kent State University Kent campus on a sunny day.

Kent State University College of Nursing is pleased to announce that Amy Petrinec, Ph.D., RN, assumed the role of Interim Associate Dean, Research effective January 16, 2024. In this role, Dr. Petrinec will support and encourage faculty as they pursue scholarly activities through transparency in the research and the Evidence-based practice (EBP) process, including direction for internal and external funding, Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission and encouraging collaboration with other departments.“The College of Nursing faculty have a wide bandwidth and a plethora of knowledge. I w...

Order your eclipse glasses today

On Apr. 8, 2024, Kent State will be in the path of totality for a total solar eclipse. Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Faculty and staff may request eclipse glasses through University Facilities Management Ready Work Request System. To learn more about the eclipse, eye safety and Kent State eclipse events, visit www.kent.edu/eclipse.

Mobile mammograms return to Kent Campus

Employee Wellness is pleased to announce the return of Wellness partner, Women’s Diagnostic Center (WDC), who will offer routine digital mammograms Apr. 1-4, 2024. The WDC has been providing these services to Ohio employers and their employees for over 20 years. Their mobile coach unit will be on-site at Kent Campus Heer Hall, providing a private setting to obtain your mammogram with experienced licensed mammogram technicians.

Division of People, Culture and Belonging

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Register now for Dialogue and Difference!“Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding” is a year-long initiative which will engage our Kent State community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do. The Division of People, Culture and Belonging is partnering with the School of Peace and Conflict Studies and the Division of Student Life to deliver this series of educational programs that features diverse perspectives and aims to help us better understand each other.Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to register for these upcoming event...

If I'm accepted, can I defer admission for a year?

Admitted students are expected to enroll in and attend courses during the term for which they were admitted. As a courtesy, the admissions office allows admitted students to defer the term of enrollment to another term within one calendar year from the term of admission. Initial enrollment beyond one year is not permitted. To defer enrollment to a later term, students can request that change through the application portal.

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