News & Events
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 3:22pm
The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at Kent State University has awarded $1,000 “Vanita Scholars” scholarships to four aspiring youth librarians.
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 2:32pm
Helen Boehlefeld knows first-hand how rapidly the health care field is changing, particularly when it comes to electronic health records. She’s been a registered nurse for 23 years and the neo-natal intensive care coordinator at Akron Children’s Hospital for almost as many years.
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 2:18pm
A new exhibit in the MuseLab in the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at Kent State University challenges traditional beliefs about data being dull or uninteresting.
The exhibit was designed by MuseLab director and SLIS Associate Professor Kiersten F. Latham, Ph.D...
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 1:53pm
Kent State University School of Library and Information Science two-time alumna Rachel Helbing has found her calling at the largest medical center in the world.
“It is an honor to work in such a hotbed of medical innovation,” Helbing said.
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 11:35am
Kent State University’s School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) has named Thomas J. Froehlich, Ph.D., professor emeritus, its 2016 Friend of the Year for his outstanding service to the School.
“I am honored to be designated the 2016 Friend of SLIS,” Froehlich said. “Bec...
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 11:07am
Kent State University School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) Alumnus of the Year Bill Barrow, M.L.S. ’98, has been dedicated to mentoring the next generation of librarians for nearly two decades.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 1:43pm
The Board of the Virginia Hamilton Conference on Multicultural Literature for Youth and the Arnold Adoff Poetry Committee announced the inaugural recipients of the Arnold Adoff Poetry Awards at the annual conference on April 7. The awards are sponsored by Arnold Adoff.
Friday, April 1, 2016 - 12:37pm
"Mothers, Mentors and Muses" is a signature event hosted annually by the Kent State University Women’s Center. It serves to recognize female-identifying faculty or staff who have made significant differ...
Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 9:59am
The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at Kent State University will honor its top alumni, distinguished friends, outstanding students and recent graduates at its annual Celebration of Alumni and Student Success receptions in Kent and Columbus.
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 - 11:10am
Kent State University’s 32nd Annual Virginia Hamilton Conference on Multicultural Literature for Youth will be held on the evening of Thursday, April 7, 2016, and all day on Friday, April 8, 2016, at the Kent Student Center. The conferenc...