EHHS Think Tank Blog Hub

  • A geothermal hot spring with vibrant orange and yellow mineral deposits along its edge, surrounded by steam rising from the water in New Zealand.
    Lessons from New Zealand

    New Zealand is a breathtaking blend of rugged mountains, lush landscapes and vibrant culture. Anna Thompson found all that and more during her transformative student teaching experience.

  • The Project NEXT team from the Center for Disability Studies in the College of Education, Health and Human Services
    Project NEXT: Navigating Excellence in Transition

    Project NEXT is a nationally funded grant project at Kent State University that provides academic and career support services to undergraduate students with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants receive one year of assistance, including the use of Cognitive Support Technology and vocational rehabilitation services, to help them excel academically and transition smoothly into their chosen careers.

  • Blue and gold confetti floating through the air during the Kent State University master's commencement ceremony.
    One of the First: The Ed.D. Program

    The Doctor of Education degree in Interprofessional Leadership in the College of Education, Health and Human Services is an online program that promotes the study of leadership from an interprofessional perspective and can be completed in three to four years. Mackenzie Simmons was one of the first graduates of the program.

  • Members of the community fill a large gymnasium for an event planned by KSU graduate, Isabella Bouzari
    Living History: Planning the Event of a Lifetime

    Human Development and Family Science student Bella Bouzari knew she wanted to make an impact in the communities she served. Her passion quickly turned to the senior population through her internship with the Streetsboro Senior Center. 

  • The Kent State University cheerleading team in Daytona, Florida for the NCA college nationals.
    Top Five in the Nation

    Health and physical education majors Baylee DiCioccio and Addison Sharrow, co-captains of the Kent State cheerleading team, discuss their participation at the NCA college nations in Daytona, Florida.

  • Special Education alumna Grace sitting on a glass floor in a tall city building.
    Dear Kent State

    Dear Kent State: A Letter from Special Education Alumna Grace McDevitt. 

  • Mark Stillion
    From Combat to Counseling: A Veteran's Advocacy Journey

    When America was attacked by terrorists twenty years ago, and planes were flown into the World Trade Center, The Pentagon, and into that Pennsylvania field, men and women from every corner of our great nation raised their hand to serve and fight in our United States military. Hi, my name is Mark Stillion, and I am one of those people. 

  • A group of Kent State students in an airport.
    Inspiration in Ireland

    Alumna Alexxus Sidney participated in a Human Development and Family Science study abroad program in Ireland, marking her first experience outside the United States. During the trip, she visited a primary school addressing student mental health challenges and a residential rehabilitation facility for individuals struggling with addiction. These experiences deepened her passion for mental health advocacy and clarified her desire to work in a helping profession. 

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