Kent State University’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies was created as a living memorial to the four students killed on May 4, 1970. As the university prepares to mark the 53rd anniversary of the shootings, the school’s director says honoring the legacy of May 4 is still key to the school’s identity and mission. “The origin story is essential to our identity and to our work and what constitutes our mission,” said R. Neil Cooper, Ph.D., director of the school. The school traces its roots to the aftermath of the May 4, 1970, shootings when Ohio National Guards...
Randale L. Richmond will lead Kent State Athletics through July 1, 2028, as vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics, in accordance with a contract amendment announced today by Kent State University President Todd Diacon. Richmond is finishing his second year at the helm after returning to Kent State on May 1, 2021. “Athletics under Randale Richmond continues to excel on the field of competition and in the classroom,” Diacon said in announcing the contract amendment. “His enthusiasm and commitment to doing things the right way is unparalleled. In short, we all value what...
Abstract: Peptides are versatile biocompatible and biodegradable biopolymers that have a wide variety of applications in biotechnology and medicine. One of our objectives is to incorporate several biologically active key protein domains into short peptides for the development of modular materials for applications in cancer research. The engineered peptides are synthesized in our lab using automated solid phase microwave assisted peptide synthesis. We apply orthogonal chemistry strategies for the conjugation of several different small peptides and/or small molecules to produce tailored macro...
College of Education, Health and Human Services
The University of Wisconsin-Stout has named Ediz Kaykayoglu as its new vice chancellor for Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives. EHHS grad Ediz Kaykayoglu, MTEC ’05, PHD ’19, Ellensburg, Wa., earned his Ph.D. in educational psychology and a M.S. of technology from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, from Kent State, and a B.S. of computer engineering from Bahcesehir University in Istanbul, Turkey. The appointment of was announced Monday, April 17, by Chancellor Katherine Frank. ...
Dear Kent State University Faculty and Staff, The commencement tent is up, and we are in the homestretch as we conclude the semester. In the midst of exams, final projects and graduation, proposed legislation has attracted our attention and concern. For the next edition of Talking With Todd, please join me as I discuss Ohio Senate Bill 83 and the proposed Ohio state budget for higher education. Our next session will be on Monday, May 1, at 2:30 p.m. Click Teams Live to join the session. I will do my best to answer your questions and address your concerns. We will finish wit...
College of Education, Health and Human Services
The Meadvilletribune.com reports that EHHS grad Armendia Dixon, Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction, has a new book available, “A Diamond on the Diamond: The Multifaceted History of Stone United Methodist Church, 1968-2021.” Dixon also received the MEd in school administration from Edinboro University. Her book traces the history of Stone United Methodist Church from 1968-2021. ...