Kent State receives two worksite wellness awards for championing physical fitness, health and wellness Kent State University has been named a 2016 Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites recognition program. The award distinguishes employers who champion the health and fitness of their employees by creating a culture of physical activity and health and wellness in the workplace. Kent State also received the association’s Worksite Innovation Award, granted to employers who have creatively implemented programs that promote physical activity in the workpl...
On Sept. 10, the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center 2016-17 season launches with Resurrection – A Journey Tribute, the first of 21 diverse and high-quality performances. The season also will feature comedy, dance, Broadway shows and additional concerts. “We have four outstanding Broadway shows on this year’s schedule,” says Brad Bielski, Ph.D., dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State Tuscarawas. “David Mitchell, our general manager, applied his extensive theatre and Broadway show background to carefully choose 42nd Street, Saturday Night Fever, Riverdance a...
64 Golden Flashes receive diplomas in spring 2016 The 2016 Kent State University Golden Flashes have shattered the record for the highest annual grade point average (GPA) in program history. They also broke the record for the most students with a perfect 4.0. Collectively, this year’s graduates posted a 3.264 grade point average (GPA) and were responsible for a combined 22 Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular season and tournament championships over the last four years. Also, out of the 425 student-athletes, 57 earned a 4.0 GPA – breaking the previous record of 41 ...
Kent State receives two worksite wellness awards for championing physical fitness, health and wellness Kent State University has been named a 2016 Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites recognition program. The award distinguishes employers who champion the health and fitness of their employees by creating a culture of physical activity and health and wellness in the workplace. Kent State also received the association’s Worksite Innovation Award, granted to employers who have creatively implemented programs that promote physical activity in the workpl...
From Half Way Around the World, Student Pursues Ph.D. at Kent State Chynarkul Ryskulova hopes to eventually have an impact on reforming the Kyrgyzstan education system After attending Kent State University as a Fulbright Visiting Scholar during the 2011/2012 academic year, Chynarkul Ryskulova has recently returned to the KSU campus from her home in Bishek, Kyrgyzstan to pursue her Ph.D. in the Higher Education Administration Program. In addition to the pursuit of her Ph.D., Chynarkul plans to research the U.S. education system, including its accreditation system, assessme...
Students learn about "Tropical Diseases of Latin America" An education abroad program finds KSU students in Brazil June, 2016 -- During the recent summer intersession in May, Dr. Mark James, Ph.D. of the College of Public Health led a group of students to Brazil on a unique study program. "KSU public health students were on the rise," stated Dr. James, "along with the sun on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro (see above photo)." The study program was hosted by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), a KSU international partnership located in Rio. There, KSU students r...
Education abroad program finds real-life health training for students traveling to Brazil
Kent State Students Experience the World Without Leaving Northeast Ohio The International Village Experience enables local students to form relationships with friends from around the world. “Think outside the box,” “push the envelope,” and “get out of your comfort zone,” are just a few of the life-expanding experiences that Kent State encourages students to pursue during their enrollment. One special program, which the university offers to truly challenge students to see their world differently, is the International Village Experience (IVE). The International Village Experienc...
Kent State University's Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Todd Diacon announced today that Joan Inderhees will join the Office of the Provost in August to serve as the 2016-2017 Provost's Fellow. The Provost's fellowship provides faculty members who have an interest in academic administration the chance to develop knowledge, skills and experience as an administrator; increase the understanding of the faculty about practices and procedures in academic administration; extend and strengthen the administrative resources of the university; assist in the development and impleme...