College of Education Health and Human Services

College of Education, Health and Human Services

Dr. Angela Ridgel, an associate professor of exercise science and physiology, and Joan Meggitt, an associate professor of dance, conducted a joint research project, "Optimizing dance interventions for people with Parkinson’s disease and healthy older adults”. Read more on Record-Courier.  ...

New Frontiers Education 360 Summit stage in Ecuador

Kent State University and its leaders continue to influence the conversation surrounding peace education on the global stage. Kent State's Amanda Johnson, Ph.D., was among the speakers invited to present at the Virtua Educa Cumbre Nuevas Fronteras Educación 360 (New Frontiers Education 360) Summit, hosted by Kent State's universi...

Student Emily Spenser in Akagera National Park, Rwanda.

All this week, “In A Flash” will feature images from the Kent State University group’s trip to Rwanda. Emily Spencer, a senior human development and family science major in Kent State's College of Education, Health and Human Services from North Canton, took part in a wildlife safari at Akagera National Park, Central Africa’s la...

Kent State visitors meet at the Rwandan Ministry.

All this week, "In A Flash" will feature images from the Kent State University group's trip to Rwanda. Kent State University students, faculty and staff met with representatives of the Rwanda National Police (RNP) to learn about their unique Community Policing Model. Founded in 2000, RNP is committed to ensuring all Rwandans are safe,...

Dance troupe in Rwanda.

All this week, "In A Flash" will feature images from the Kent State University group's trip to Rwanda. Kent State educators and students visited a marketplace that sells goods made by marginalized women. Afterward, they watched a traditional dance troupe perform and were invited to dance with them.  The visitors from Kent St...

Division of Research & Economic Development
Image of a rocket taking off

To infinity and beyond seems to be the goal for a dedicated faculty member committed to providing the next generation of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) students with the resources and knowledge to lay the foundation for their future accomplishments within the field. Joanne Caniglia, Ph.D, professor in the S...

Faculty and staff walk up the stairs on the way to Commencement.

Seventy-year-old Rudd (Ted) Bare II has the surprise of a lifetime planned for his children on Aug. 18, 2018. On that day, Mr. Bare will don a cap and gown and walk across the stage at Kent State University’s Summer Commencement to accept his Bachelor of Science degree, completing the college studies that he began here 50 years ago. Mr. ...

Kent State researchers are awarded a patent for the next generation of the therapy cycle known as the SMART Cycle, for Speed Manipulated Adaptive Rehabilitation Therapy.

Anne Heller’s face was getting red as she pedaled the stationary bike. The 59-year-old Cuyahoga Falls resident had agreed to take part in experiments at Kent State University using a bike developed by researcher Angela Ridgel, Ph.D., in Kent State's College of Education, Health and Human Services, to help ease the symptoms of Parkinson’s ...

A Kent State University student makes blankets to bring comfort to children going through difficult times.

Every time Kenzie Carlson designs and creates a blanket for a child in the hospital, she is giving more than a fuzzy, colorful creation – Carlson is giving a piece of her heart. Carlson started Angel Kisses Blankets in her hometown of Pickerington, Ohio (near Columbus) in 2015 to provide children and their parents with a comforting blan...

Kent State University researchers study the link between Pokémon GO and increased exercise.

Today marks the one year anniversary of Pokémon GO’s worldwide release that sent crowds hiking through parks, meandering into streets and walking for miles in search of Pokémon, those cute little digital characters that appear in real locations on your smartphone. Capturing the little monsters isn’t just fun for the players, it might be g...