Like many graduating seniors counting their final days on the Kent State University campus, Jillian Saliba opted to blog about her journey to commencement and the milestone of earning a degree. Yet, instead of waxing poetically about lifelong friends, academic challenges and how she had grown as an adult, Saliba was sharing a deeply personal story of surviving a drive-by shooting near Pittsburgh during winter break of her sophomore year as a Golden Flash."When I turned around in my seat, I saw a car driving around the bend fast, with two guns pointed out of its windows, shooting at everything ...

Did you know that Kent State University has a campus in Italy? More importantly, did you know that KSUCPM is the only podiatric medical school to offer 4th year students a one-month long clinical experience abroad.One of our fourth year students recently took advantage of this unique opportunity.“This is a unique experience which highlights the importance of diabetic foot care globally. As different as Italy is to America, they are still facing the same challenges regarding diabetic foot care and preservation of limbs. Even though I could not always understand what was being said, I was a...

"LaunchNET is a great space for KSU students to start their businesses! There is no idea too unique as they will help you find your audience and establish your niche to prepare you for the entrepreneurial culture that awaits post-grad." - Macara Hitchcock Can you tell us about your business, how you got started, and the mission behind it?Aila Aura Fitness and Wellness is a transformative hybrid fitness community that combines the practice of yoga with the unique thrill of aerial yoga/hammock to provide students with a holistic journey toward physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I o...

The Kent State University Engagement Center, located in the Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, has undergone a significant transformation, now focusing more on creating connections and relationships with alumni, friends and family through phone outreach from current Kent State students.The center employs student engagement officers (SEOs) who represent Kent State while creating bonds and memorable conversations with alumni and donors. This position not only enhances Kent State students’ communication and active listening skills, but also provides them with meaningful networking opp...

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Congrats to Exercise Physiology doctoral student Brittany Smith for winning first place in the 2024 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Aging Interest Group Thematic Poster Research Awards.The awards program recognizes exemplary achievements by promising students and early-career scientists in the field of aging and exercise. This year's theme is Physical Activity, Fitness, and Function: Emerging Findings on Aging.Smith, who is also a student member of the Kent State's Brain Health Research Institute, presented a poster titled Motor Responses to Patient-Specific Adaptive Dynam...