If you compare the fields of medicine and education, you would find that the former bases its practices on empirical scientific research whereas education is mainly driven by intuition. However, cognitive psychology researchers at Kent State University who investigate student achievement are trying to change this reality. “In fact, there are tons of empirical scientific studies already published in the field of education that don’t always go into practice in our educational system in the U.S.,” notes Katherine Rawson, Ph.D., professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent ...

Dear Kent State Community: July 1, 2017, is an anniversary worth both celebrating and noting again for our entire campus community. On that day, Kent State University implemented a smoke-free, tobacco-free policy on any property owned, operated or leased by the university to include all outside areas and personal vehicles parked on university property. This strong commitment to a healthier lifestyle played a significant part in Kent State's selection for the prestigious 2018 Healthy Campus Award as one of the Healthiest Universities in the Nation. To continue to foster thi...

Kent State University recently announced its 2018 Varsity "K" Athletics Hall of Fame class consisting of nine new members to be introduced as part of the 40th induction ceremony on Oct. 20. Joining the Hall of Fame are Kerry De Vries (field hockey coach, 1997-2005), Jenny Eckel (gymnastics, 2000-03), Jamie Fitzpatrick Jones (softball, 2005-08), Anthony Gallas (baseball, 2007-10), Danielle Holt (volleyball, 2002-05), Mike Inge (men's track & field, 2003-07), Eugene Leonard (wrestling, 1979-82), Colleen Ramharak Dotson&...

Career Exploration and Development has launched a new job posting platform called Handshake.  This will replace Flash @ Work but no other part of the employment process for students is changing (follow the steps outlined in the Supervisor Checklist for On-Campus Employment). Here are important details:  Handshake is now live for supervisors and all are invited to set up an account today. Accounts should be set up based on whether you are also a student (taking 1 or more credit hours): Supervisor only (not a student): https://s...

Kent State University’s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising is once again ranked high among the nation’s elite, according to Fashion-schools.org. For fashion design, the school has been rated No. 4 nationally (top 3 percent of schools considered), No. 2 nationally among public schools and colleges (top 3 percent of schools considered) and No. 1 in the Midwest. For fashion merchandising, the school has been rated No. 4 nationally (top 3 percent of schools considered), No. 4 nationally among public schools and colleges (top 3 percent of schools considered) and No. 2 i...

The opportunity for students to experience the intellectual richness that interdisciplinary study provides is the driving force behind a new course being offered this fall at Kent State University at Geauga. After attending a conference for the Society for Applied Anthropology last spring in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Kent State Geauga Associate Professor of Anthropology Jeanne Marie Stumpf-Carome, Ph.D., and English Instructor Molly Mokros Natale, who both share a background and love for interdisciplinary study, decided to collaborate in creating the course, The Construction of Self Thr...

Grab your camera. It’s summer vacation season again, and e-Inside wants to feature some of your best vacation or staycation photos, including selfies. Submit your favorite vacation or staycation photos and a brief description to einside@kent.edu by Tuesday, July 31. Depending on the number of entries that we receive, yours might be featured in e-Inside. Please use "Summer Vacation Photos" as your email subject line. See some photo submissions from last year:   Summer Vacation Photos I Summer Vacation Photos II Summer Vacation Photos III ...