News & Announcements
Sept. 14, 2026
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) faculty and students are contributing new research to the growing understanding of diabetic foot ulcer healing and the factors that influence patient outcomes.
Research Spotlight: New Publication on Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) faculty and students are contributing new research to the growing understanding of diabetic foot ulcer healing and the factors that influence patient outcomes.Sept. 14, 2026
United States Senator Jon Husted visited Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) in September as part of
Senator Jon Husted Visits KSUCPM
United States Senator Jon Husted visited Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) in September as part ofSept. 14, 2026
Dear KSUCPM Alumni,
Dean's Desk - Introducing Dr. Mark Hardy, Interim Dean of KSUCPM
Dear KSUCPM Alumni,Sept. 14, 2026
For more than a century, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) has been shaped by the people who have walked its halls, built careers in the profession and carried the College's legacy forward.That legacy was on full display during the annual Alumni…
Alumni Reunion Weekend Brings Hundreds of Alumni Back to Cleveland
For more than a century, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) has been shaped by the people who have walked its halls, built careers in the profession and carried the College's legacy forward.That legacy was on full display during the annual Alumni…Sept. 4, 2026
For 46 years, Donna Perzeski has been a familiar face, a trusted resource and, for generations of students and alumni, a key part of t
A Legacy of 46 Years: Donna Perzeski Retires from KSUCPM
For 46 years, Donna Perzeski has been a familiar face, a trusted resource and, for generations of students and alumni, a key part of t
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Aug. 7, 2026
A foot injury ended Jaden Hacking’s track career – and introduced him to podiatric medicine. Now an exercise science major at Kent State, he’s on the pathway to studying at the university’s College of Podiatric Medicine, drawn by both the impact on patients and the profession’s…
How a Career-Ending Track Injury Introduced a Kent State Exercise Science Student to Podiatric Medicine
A foot injury ended Jaden Hacking’s track career – and introduced him to podiatric medicine. Now an exercise science major at Kent State, he’s on the pathway to studying at the university’s College of Podiatric Medicine, drawn by both the impact on patients and the profession’s…
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Aug. 7, 2026
Saloni Christian planned on traditional medical school until a suturing workshop introduced her to podiatry as a junior at Kent State. Now a student at Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, she’s set to graduate in 2027 with an eye toward ankle surgery and wound care.
A Student’s Journey From India to Kent State to Podiatric Medicine
Saloni Christian planned on traditional medical school until a suturing workshop introduced her to podiatry as a junior at Kent State. Now a student at Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, she’s set to graduate in 2027 with an eye toward ankle surgery and wound care.
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Aug. 7, 2026
Ayat Husain grew up with flat feet – and grew curious about the doctors who treat them. Now a student at Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, she’s on track to graduate in 2027 and hopes to help patients get back on their feet, literally and figuratively.
Finding Her Footing: A Biology Major’s Path to Podiatric Medicine
Ayat Husain grew up with flat feet – and grew curious about the doctors who treat them. Now a student at Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, she’s on track to graduate in 2027 and hopes to help patients get back on their feet, literally and figuratively.May 25, 2026
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) will enter a new chapter of leadership in June 2026 as Mark Hardy, DPM, FACFAS, assumes the role of Interim Dean following the retirement of Allan Boike, DPM, FACFAS. A respected clinician, educator, and connector…
Mark Hardy, DPM, FACFAS to Assume Role as Interim Dean July 1
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) will enter a new chapter of leadership in June 2026 as Mark Hardy, DPM, FACFAS, assumes the role of Interim Dean following the retirement of Allan Boike, DPM, FACFAS. A respected clinician, educator, and connector…May 25, 2026
For 110 years, the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) has stood at the intersection of science, service, and specialized care— shaping a field that keeps people moving. From its early days in the 20th century to its role today as one of eleven…
