Health
How a Career-Ending Track Injury Introduced a Kent State Exercise Science Student to Podiatric Medicine
A foot injury ended Jaden Hacking’s track career – and introduced him to podiatric medicine. Now an exercise science major at Kent State, he’s on the pathway to studying at the university’s College of Podiatric Medicine, drawn by both the impact on patients and the profession’s work-life balance.
A Student’s Journey From India to Kent State to Podiatric Medicine
Saloni Christian planned on traditional medical school until a suturing workshop introduced her to podiatry as a junior at Kent State. Now a student at Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, she’s set to graduate in 2027 with an eye toward ankle surgery and wound care.
Finding Her Footing: A Biology Major’s Path to Podiatric Medicine
Ayat Husain grew up with flat feet – and grew curious about the doctors who treat them. Now a student at Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, she’s on track to graduate in 2027 and hopes to help patients get back on their feet, literally and figuratively.
$1.75 Million Gift From Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation to Expand Kent State’s Mobile Health Outreach
The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation has awarded $1.75 million to Kent State University’s College of Public Health that will support students and programs, such as the Mobile Flashes program.
Why These Kent State Students Chose a Career in Podiatric Medicine
From a suturing workshop to a shadowing experience to a career-changing foot injury, three Kent State University students found their way to podiatric medicine, and they want undergraduate students to consider it too.
Perfect Matches for Kent State's Podiatric Medicine Students
March 20th was Match Day at Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, and for the second year running, 100% of podiatric students got their dream matches for their preferred residency programs.
Peer Educators Bridge the Gap in Student Mental Health Support
For many students at Kent State University, talking about mental health or wellness can feel intimidating. But for those who connect with Certified Peer Educators, those conversations often start with something simple: another student who understands.
Perfect Matches for Kent State's Podiatric Medicine Students
March 20th was Match Day at Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, and for the second year running, 100% of podiatric students got their dream matches for their preferred residency programs.
IN A FLASH: Career Opportunities in Nursing
Around 200 students from Kent State's College of Nursing explored opportunities with visiting hospitals and healthcare facilities at the Spring 2025 Nursing Job and Career Fair.
New ‘Informed Reporting’ Podcast Confronts Journalism’s Emotional Toll
Journalism is not often perceived as an emotionally challenging career, but journalists can experience any number of traumatic stress symptoms from stories that they cover, especially those involving death or human suffering. These are the topics Gretchen Hoak, Ph.D., associate professor of journalism at Kent State University, explores in her new podcast “Informed Reporting,” which launched March 16.
