When Drew DeGeorge graduates from Kent State University in May 2025 and enters the job market, he will be able to draw on the strong leadership and public speaking skills that he gained from the P.E.E.R. Success Academy program.   The P.E.E.R. (Peer Experiential Education and Reflection) Success Academy, which is a 2-credit-hour course, is designed to train students to cultivate and nurture critical skills. The course serves as a foundation for peer educator and peer leader positions across Kent State.DeGeorge, an accounting major from Uniontown, Ohio, recently spoke with K...

When studying and extracurricular activities start to pile up, college students can struggle to find the time they need to take care of themselves. Between classes and a fast-paced schedule, it can be difficult to stop and properly fuel the body.After a long day in class, a night out or burning the midnight oil on school work, students may find themselves at Rosie’s Diner and Market, grabbing food downtown or eating an entire bag of chips in front of their computers.   A recent New York Times article presented studies suggesting that eating dinner within three hours of bedtime may ca...

Marquiez Jennings, a student in Kent State University’s College of Nursing Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, is preparing to take on the nursing world with a unique perspective shaped by his diverse background and experiences. Set to graduate in May 2026, Jennings is already looking ahead, determined to pass the National Council Licensure Examination on his first try and pursue top residency programs with a focus on trauma and cardiovascular intensive care nursing....