Kent State University is honoring the faculty, staff and students whose hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
This recognition of faculty excellence is a cornerstone of Kent State’s high-quality academics. By fostering an environment where distinctive programs and breakthrough research thrive, the university ensures that students are learning from global leaders who are actively shaping the future of their respective fields.
“Each year I am struck by the breadth and excellence of scholarship at Kent State,” Doug Delahanty, vice president of the Division of Research and Economic Development, told Kent State Today.
Award recipients are selected based on the quality of their work and its impact on society.
“The remarkable and influential research carried out by our faculty is evident in the many nominations we receive for this award,” Cindy Kristof, copyright and scholarly communication librarian and associate professor, said.
The awards presented, and their recipients include:
The Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards
The Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSAs), formerly the Distinguished Scholar Award, are intended to honor Kent State's exceptional researchers and scholars by celebrating awardees' accomplishments over the course of their careers:
| Karin Coifman, Ph.D., professor and director, Brain Health Research Institute |
| Qiang Guan, Ph.D., associate professor, computer science |
| Gargi Bhaduri, Ph.D., associate professor, fashion design and merchandising |
Outstanding New Faculty Research and Scholarship Awards
Outstanding New Faculty Research and Scholarship Awards (New ORSAs) are intended to honor Kent State’s exceptional researchers and scholars early in their careers, within seven years of first becoming an assistant professor:
| Lei Xu, Ph.D., assistant professor, computer science |
| Krissi Riewe Stevenson, associate professor, fashion design and merchandising |
Excellence in Graduate/Undergraduate Research Mentoring Awards
Excellence in Graduate/Undergraduate Research Mentoring Awards are intended to honor faculty members who effectively guide and support students through undergraduate or graduate research, scholarship or artistic productions and assist students in attaining and exceeding their goals.
| Undergraduate MentoringAli Barikroo, Ph.D., associate professor and graduate coordinator, Speech Pathology and Audiology |
| Graduate Student MentoringJihyun Kim-Vick, Ph.D., professor and graduate program coordinator, Fashion Design and Merchandising |
This year's winners were recognized at the Faculty Club event on April 15 at the Kent Student Center.
Learn more about the Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards.
