Kent State University at Tuscarawas Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Denise M. McEnroe-Petitte, has been selected for induction into the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Academy for Associate Degree Nursing (AADN). OADN celebrates all fellows of the AADN and their remarkable contributions to students, faculty, patients, communities, and the nurse leaders of tomorrow. Dr. McEnroe-Petitte will be officially designated during the OADN 2020 Virtual Town Hall meeting at a later date. The AADN was established to recognize those individuals who model exemplary dedication to as...

It’s been over 181 days since the Performing Arts Center has hosted an event, and they are now announcing a NEW outdoor event format. For the first time ever, enjoy a concert film projected onto the outside of the Performing Arts Center from the comfort of your own "Seating Pod". On Saturday, September 19, experience The Rolling Stones concert film “Shine A Light” under the stars from the Performing Arts Center parking lot.  “We think this will be a fun and unique experience for the community to enjoy,” says David Mitchell, general manager of the Performing Arts Center. “We’re utilizin...

“Dee Dee was the ultimate caregiver throughout her life,” recalls her husband, Bill Miller. “She spent her entire life helping others with medical issues and a myriad of life concerns.” Her service to others is one of the reasons Bill and his family, following Dee Dee’s passing in January 2020, wanted to start a scholarship at Kent State University Geauga for future nurses. Dee Dee and Bill Miller met in college and married soon after. Bill received a bachelor of arts in English literature and an executive MBA from Kent State University. Dee Dee earned her bachelor of science in nursin...

We are appalled that some continue to use the Rock to convey vile, hurtful messages that are threatening to our Kent State community, specifically our Black community, and against our core values. Because of the repeated nature of these messages, we are investigating several potential actions, including fencing off the Rock, installing security cameras and even the Rock's removal. Now more than ever we commit to inclusion, respect and kindness as the most authentic expressions of who we are as a university and who we are as a family. ...

Kent State of Wellness is once again offering virtual, facilitated meditation sessions every weekday this fall as part of the Meditation Across Campus program. Meditation sessions last 30 minutes and are free and open to students, faculty and staff at all Kent State University campuses. Meditation has been shown to help reduce stress and anxiety, and can help to alleviate depression. It can also help to improve cognition and reduces distractions, among several other benefits. Never meditated before? Try one of our virtual facilitated sessions from the comfort of your home, dorm or office...

Shawn K. Powell, assistant professor of Painting, had his work, titled Beach Towel, Rubber Gloves and Hot Dogs, appear in the August issue of Vanity Fair. Powell’s artwork was also recently on display at the Abattoir Gallery in Cleveland. Learn more. ...

Dr. Julie Evey, KSU Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center Assistant Professor has been named Peer Reviewer Extraordinaire for 2020 by MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching). Evey was one of 32 reviewers from around the world to be named for this award! Learn more. ...

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has awarded Kent State University Museum a grant of $171,119 to upgrade one of the museum's collection storage rooms which houses garments from the 17th to early 20th centuries. Through the IMLS agency’s largest competitive grant program, Museums for America, a total of 109 projects were selected from 345 applications.     Project investigator, Joanne Fenn said, "Completion of this project will make collections more readily available for study, research, loan and exhibition while improving long-term preservation." The project will r...

School of Art Professor's Painting Appears in Vanity Fair, Abattoir Gallery Shawn K. Powell, assistant professor of Painting, had his work, titled Beach Towel, Rubber Gloves and Hot Dogs, appear in the August issue of Vanity Fair. Powell’s artwork was also recently on display at the Abattoir Gallery in Cleveland. Learn more.   Geauga Prof Recognized for Online Learning Dr. Julie Evey, KSU Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center Assistant Professor has been named Peer Reviewer Extraordinaire for 2020 by MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching). Evey ...