As they donned caps and gowns last weekend, a group of determined mothers at Kent State University at Trumbull celebrated more than graduation. These students graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and celebrated their academic achievements and Mother’s Day with gratitude.Balancing the rigorous demands of nursing school with the responsibilities of parenthood, these women navigated clinical rotations, late-night study sessions and child care, all while pursuing their dreams.“We want to thank Kent State University at Trumbull for embracing nontraditional students like us,” Sarah ...

As the curtain closes on its 2024–2025 season, the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas is proud to announce a bold new strategic direction for its upcoming 15th season. With a refreshed vision and greater flexibility, the Performing Arts Center is moving away from the traditional “season announcement” model in favor of a rolling booking system—a move designed to attract more headlining talent and better serve its loyal audiences.“For fourteen years, we’ve offered a diverse range of performances scheduled months—sometimes over a year—in advance,” explains David Mi...

Kent State University at Tuscarawas celebrated its 55th Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 8, 2025, honoring the achievements of 250 graduates who earned an associate degree, bachelor’s degree or certificate. Held in the university’s Performing Arts Center, the ceremony brought together hundreds of students, families, friends, faculty and staff in celebration of the Class of 2025.A highlight of the evening was the presentation of several campus awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to education, community and alumni achievement. Distinguished Full-time Teaching AwardThe Distingui...

Evan Dan, a junior at Solon High School who is enrolled in College Credit Plus (CCP) at Kent State University, received the “Best Paper Award” at the second International Conference on AI-Health (AIHealth 2025) for his research paper: “Detecting Suicide Risk and Exploring Contributing Factors: Classification and Topic Modeling of Social Media Data.” AIHealth is an international conference that brings together professionals and researchers from academia, health care and industry to advance and integrate artificial intelligence in health care worldwide. The conference was held March 9-13 in...

Everyone has a story worth preserving – that’s the motto of The Legacy Project, a nonprofit initiative that connects college students with older adults to foster intergenerational friendships through shared storytelling. Kent State University graduate student Lauren Paterson recently participated in the project and left with more than just a few weeks of experience under her belt. Paterson, who is studying to become a nursing home administrator, was paired with Marc Myers, a former teacher now living at Maplewood Senior Living in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The two have developed a friendship t...