We are thrilled to announce that Phase 2 of renovations to Henderson Hall is scheduled to begin this summer. This represents the next step towards improving our nursing facilities to match our outstanding nursing instruction. Phase 2 of the renovations will reshape and rehome our advising suite of offices. Currently located on the second floor, our advising suite will move to the first floor where it will become more visible and accessible. This new location will feature new meeting spaces and offer a welcoming atmosphere to students as they plan their academic journey. Renovating these locati...
Caring for a seriously ill family member during and after an intensive care unit (ICU) stay is often an emotionally and physically daunting task that may lead to depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress, collectively known as post-intensive care syndrome-family (PICS-F). College of Nursing faculty Drs. Amy Petrinec and Cindy Wilk focus their research efforts on improving quality of life for family members who not only struggle with their loved one’s prolonged illness, but also find themselves propelled into a caregiving role.Dr. Amy Petrinec, Ph.D., RN, Kent State University College of Nu...
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EHHS grad Justin Tress, BS ’15, Ypsilanti, Mich., is the new football strength and conditioning director at the University of Michigan. The 28-year-old former Kent State defensive back arrived at Michigan in 2018 and was named the associate director of strength and conditioning ahead of the 2023 season.--Photo courtesy of Michigan Live Media Group...
Following a nationwide search, PBS Western Reserve has named Kent, Ohio, native Natalie Pillsbury as its next president and CEO.A two-time Kent State University alumna, Pillsbury studied in the School of Media and Journalism, earning a bachelor's degree in 2007 and a Master of Public Administration in 2023. She will begin her new role on March 20 at PBS Western Reserve. Pillsbury has pursued a successful career in public media. In 2015, she joined WKSU in a senior leadership role managing major gifts, grant fundraising programs and strategic planning. Since 2021, she has served Idea...
The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of four new majors during its regular quarterly meeting held March 6 on the Kent Campus. The new majors provide a pathway to a degree for media students who have amassed credits but have not completed their current program, offer continuing education opportunities for high school teachers who are responsible for teaching and advising an array of student media content, and help meet the growing need for biostatisticians and epidemiologists.Completing Media Degrees and Training Journalism EducatorsWith the Board’s approval, t...