Kent State University at Trumbull is providing scholarships to send five of its students to study in Poland this spring break. The experience will introduce students to the Holocaust as it occurred in Poland from varying points of view, represented by survivors, films, art, and museum exhibits. The students are Sabrina Barnhart (Bloomfield), Brooklyn Bennett (LaBrae), Brendy Hixon (Southeast), Melissa Kuneli (home schooling), Hannah Sisler (Champion). They will join 20 students from Kent State's campus and four students from Kent State's Florence (Italy) Center. ...
Kent State University's storied golf program will begin a new chapter in July. The 2018-19 golf season will be the final one for Herb Page as men's head coach and director of golf. On Thursday, Mr. Page announced his upcoming retirement and the appointment of Jon Mills as men's golf coach at the University. After leading the men's golf team to 22 MAC crowns and being a part of 20 conference titles in 20 seasons from the women's team, Mr. Page is the proud owner of 43 MAC Championship rings. Numerous Golden Flashes went on to have successful professional golf careers, including 2003 British O...
Kent State University at Tuscarawas’ dean and chief administrative officer, Dr. Bradley Bielski, will continue to lead the campus for the next five years, effective July 1, 2019, with the renewal of his appointment. Dr. Nathan Ritchey, vice president for Kent State System Integration, recently made the announcement. Dr. Ritchey highlighted several significant accomplishments under Dr. Bielski’s leadership, including an increase in campus enrollment, the growth of athletic teams to 11, the building of a new gateway to campus, the development of new community partnerships and the financial we...
The Kent State University Board of Trustees passed a resolution at its March 6 meeting expressing appreciation to the May 4 Task Force and all those whose dedicated efforts have preserved the legacy and advanced the lessons learned from the events of May 4, 1970. For the continuity and sustainability of these efforts, the Board’s action affirms that the time is right for the university to assume responsibility for the annual May 4 Commemoration and ongoing educational events through the Office of the President, beginning with the 50th commemoration in the 2019-20 academic year and co...
Andrew Wiley, Ph.D., associate professor of special education, recently was featured in the Washington Post in a perspective piece reinforcing the purpose and function of special education. Dr. Wiley’s research focuses on controversial issues in special education, special education policy and supporting teacher use of highly effective, research-based academic and behavioral interventions. During his time at Kent State, Dr. Wiley has provided technical assistance and training related to evidence-based special education practices, multi-tiered systems of support and models for effective problem...
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The Kent State University Board of Trustees passed a resolution at its March 6 meeting expressing appreciation to the May 4 Task Force and all those whose dedicated efforts have preserved the legacy and advanced the lessons learned from the events of May 4, 1970. For the continuity and sustainability of these efforts, the Board’s action affirms that the time is right for the university to assume responsibility for the annual May 4 Commemoration and ongoing educational events through the Office of the President, beginning with the 50th commemoration in the 2019-20 academic year and co...
Health Coaching is part of our employee wellness program for all full-time, benefits-eligible employees on all campuses. Health coaching appointments are individualized, 25-minute sessions with a certified health coach with expertise in a variety of areas, including exercise, nutrition, diabetes management, stress management, tobacco cessation, and general health. Appointments are available face-to-face or telephonically to suite all schedules and are unlimited. This incredible benefit, typically a $80 per hour benefit, is completely free to our full-time, benefits eligi...