The Black Lives Matter movement has illustrated what a modern protest looks like in the world of technology and social media. Sara Koopman, Ph.D., assistant professor of Kent State’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies, spoke on WKYC's We the People about how modern technology has changed how protests are organized compared to how they were in the 50’s and 60’s civil rights movements. “People don’t need big charismatic leaders in the same way, organizing pops up all over the place,” Koopman said. “Anyone can start their own Black Lives Matter protest...It’s more horizontal and ne...
College of Education, Health and Human Services
As we look back through years of students who pursued various degrees and went on to lead inspiring lives with fulfilling careers- we know that many of those students went on to become educators. Since the inception of Kent State’s Normal School in 1910, thousands of students have been trained in pedagogy and curriculum to become future teachers. Upon graduation, these educators have been sent into schools with the mission to educate and support the future generations of learners. Integrated Language Arts Education major, Bailey Verona McKarns, decided to pursue her dream of becomi...
KENT, Ohio – Jens Molbak, CEO and founder of NewImpact, is the featured speaker for the Kent State College of Business Administration’s Fall 2020 Michael D. Solomon Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. Molbak will present “Tri-Sector Innovation: A Transformative Strategy for Collaborative Entrepreneurship,” virtually at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct.21. Molbak has extensive experience as a successful entrepreneur. In 1990, he founded Coinstar, a company that specializes in kiosk-based coin-to-cash exchanges, and served as its CEO for 11 years. Coinstar has since gone public and expanded int...
Kent Campus
Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff, As part of our ongoing COVID-19 mitigation strategy, Kent State has partnered with CVS Health to provide free testing for all students, faculty and staff starting Oct. 12 and continuing through the spring semester. This testing is for both those who have symptoms and those who do not show symptoms (asymptomatic). This testing also does not require previous authorization from a physician. By Oct. 12, representatives from CVS will be on the Kent Campus weekdays until Nov. 20 — and again during the spring semester — to provide sample t...
Oct. 2 is National Custodian Day, but the staffs on the East Liverpool and Salem campuses deserve more than one day to recognize their efforts in recent months. “These folks have been critical to our success and I can’t thank them enough,” noted Dr. David Dees, dean and CAO. “They, along with our maintenance crews, worked throughout the pandemic to keep operations going and to make significant changes to our internal spaces. They continue to be diligent about keeping our buildings clean and safe for students, staff, faculty and visitors.” The crews on both campuses spent many hours ...
The Kent State University Museum is home to historical fashion pieces as well as an array of student work. Museum Director Sarah Rogers works to ensure that the museum focuses on inclusivity and social justice through the pieces displayed and artists behind them. A recent article from The New York Times explored the lack of diversity in fashion museums across the world. Placing Kent State among the top fashion institutions in the world, the article featured Rogers and her efforts to create an inclusive and diverse collection in the museum. In September, the Costume Society of America hos...
Veterinarians are experiencing a mental health crisis, with higher suicide risk, burnout and poorer well-being compared to other high-risk professions in the medical field. The mental health stigma in this field prevents treatment-seeking, resulting in an unexpected health disparity. Unfortunately, their stress has only compounded since the COVID-19 pandemic began.The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has selected two Kent State University College of Arts and Sciences faculty members, along with two community clinicians, for Clinical Scholars, an initiative that will provide funding and leadershi...
This year, voting resources are needed more than any other election cycle. WKSU is working with local organizations and media partners to provide clarity on how to vote in November with an initiative called Election Protection. For this project, WKSU’s team of reporters and staff will report on how to vote, policy issues that affect voting and community resources available about the voting process. Future stories will also highlight absentee voting, poll worker recruitment, the student vote and more. In addition, every Monday leading up to the election, reporter Kabir Bhatia will share t...
Trumbull Campus faculty, staff and students are encouraged to register to view a series of movies recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month. Visit the Diversity in Action Council Collaborate Ultra Course Room on Wednesday evenings through October 15 from 7 - 7:30 p.m. for a discussion and q&a of the films. Viewers can watch the films whenever it’s convenient, and faculty is encouraged to offer extra credit in their courses for students who view the films. This includes advisors teaching Kent FYE courses. Discussion for The Invisible Eye, a suspenseful drama, will tak...