Content Feed Elements

The Hannah and Jan Kirkland Memorial Scholarship

The Hannah and Jan Kirkland Memorial Scholarship provides tuition relief to nursing students from Columbiana county.

Health Care at Home: Telehealth Research and Practice by Dr. Lisa Onesko, DNP, APRN-BC

Graduating Senior Shares experience Adapting to Nursing School Changes During the Pandemic

Will Grayson, who will graduate with his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May 2021, was in his pediatric rotation at the hospital when h

Kent State to Hold Virtual May 4 Commemoration, Honor Wounded Students

In keeping with the commitment to honor and remember the events of May 4, 1970, Kent State University will hold a virtual May 4 51st Commemoration this year. The virtual commemoration will feature a video premiering at noon on Tuesday, May 4, that focuses on the nine wounded students: Alan Canfora, John Cleary, Thomas Grace, Dean Kahler, Joseph Lewis, Donald Mackenzie, James Russell, Robert Stamps and Douglas Wrentmore.

Undergraduate Research Program Grows Despite Pandemic

COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the way people experience their education. Over the summer of 2020, Kent State University’s eight-week Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program transitioned to a completely remote environment, and the results were surprising. 

BHRI Members Play Key Role in Creation of Podcast on Scientific Rigor

Dr. Lique Coolen, Brain Health Research Institute Executive Committee member, recently collaborated with Dr.

Student Exhibitions - Spring 2021

The Kent State University School of Art Collection and Galleries will present multiple exhibitions this spring that showcase student artw

Remembering Edward Crosby: Leader, Advocate and Dedicated Professor

The Kent State community celebrates the life of Professor Emeritus Edward W. Crosby, Ph.D., known as the “father of Black History Month,” as his work in founding the Institute of African-American Affairs at Kent State and his contribution to the success of thousands of students inspired all who knew him.

Kent State Tuscarawas Student Wins Prestigious Photography Award

Kent State University at Tuscarawas student Jason Keller is doing what he loves—telling stories through photographs. He was recently honored by the Ohio News Media Association with the Best Feature Photo award, capturing the image of a Navy veteran saluting the crowd while riding in a military jeep during a parade in Sugarcreek, Ohio. The photo was judged best out of all entries from weekly newspapers throughout the state for the Osman C. Hooper Weekly Newspaper contest.

"Fortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo" featured in TravelMag.com

College of Podiatric Medicine Instructor Analyzes Remote Monitoring for Diabetic Patients

Windy Cole, adjunct instructor for the College of Podiatric Medicine at Kent State, penned an article for Podiatry Today called “Can Remote Patient Monitoring Have An Impact For Patients With Diabetes?” which covers the phenomenon of remote patient monitoring during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kent State Board of Trustees Establishes Two New Research Institutes

The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of two new institutes – the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute and the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute – during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 10.

Podcasts Reach New Audiences at Kent State

The future of storytelling is constantly changing, but Kent State University is connecting students to the university through new communication avenues. One platform rising in popularity and mass-consumption that colleges like Kent State are taking advantage of is podcasts.

Paying for College at KSUGTAC

For students who want to make college more affordable, the world of financial aid can be both invalua

Kent State College of Nursing, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Team Up to Offer Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certificate Program

Kent State University’s College of Nursing and Cleveland Clinic Akron General are joining forces to offer an adult/adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certificate program beginning this fall. This collaborative one-year program was created to address the regional and national shortage of SANE-certified registered nurses, especially in rural areas. 

Upcoming Talks on Society, Technology, Peace and Security (March 16 and March 23)

The School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University is sponsoring a series of  talks on Soc

Honors Student Studies New Possibilities for Cancer Immunology

Student Utilizes Honors Thesis to Advocate for Social Justice

Auxiliary at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital gifts $25,000 to Nursing Program

The Auxiliary at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital recently donated $25,000 to Kent State University at Trumbull’s Nursing program. The gift will establish a new scholarship endowment that will provide support to nursing students from Trumbull and Mahoning Counties. The volunteer organization was established in 2017. It supports health and wellness initiatives within the local community. Proceeds from The Gift Shop at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital made the donation possible.

The Royal Society of Chemistry has recently selected an article by Materials Science Graduate Faculty Members as a 2021 HOT PCCP article

The Royal Society of Chemistry has recently selected an article by Materials Science Graduate faculty members, Dr. Antal Jakli and Dr.

English Professor Discusses Handling of Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Former Indians Pitching Coach Mickey Callaway

English Professor Vera Camden, Ph.D. spoke with Cleveland-based WKYC's Lynna Lai (on March 2) about Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Cleveland Indians response to Mickey Callaway's behavior. 

"Have the [high-profile] good guys speak up for women," Camden said. "That would be powerful."

First Generation College Graduate Instructs Honors Course

Pittsburgh Penguins and Kent State Partnership Scores Unique Opportunities for Golden Flashes

Kent State has partnered with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins since 2018, allowing this nationally recognized hockey team to work closely with the university and providing professional and recreational aid to the Kent State community. The partnership includes multiple facets that focus on future Golden Flashes, current students and alumni alike. 

Student Life at KSUGTAC: Ways to Get Involved

The student experience at the Kent State Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center campuses is about more

First-Year Middle School Teachers Offer Insight on the COVID Classroom

Four new middle school teachers started the school year with high hopes and big dreams, ready to establish their classrooms, teach dynamically and build community with their young students through daily, face-to-face interaction. Instead, they have encountered empty classrooms and computer icons rather than students’ faces. Recent graduates from Kent State Geauga’s Middle Childhood Education (MCED) program share their stories of first-year teaching from the COVID classroom.

Kent State University Recognized Nationally for Programs to Assist Students First in Their Families to Attend College

Kent State University has been designated as a First-gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success for its commitment to improving the experiences and advancing outcomes of those who are first in their families to attend college.

Wick Poetry Center Announces Collaboration with the Poetry Coalition to Address Environmental Justice in a Series of Programs

KENT, OH- ​The Wick Poetry Center is proud to announce its collaboration with the

Honors Thesis Student Promotes Accessibility in Visual Design

20-Year Research Project Published: The Work of Ping Chong

Over the span of 20 years, Yuko Kurahashi, professor in the School of Theatre and Dance at Kent State University, spent much of her time observing, researching and studying the life of Ping Chong. This research has been brought together in a book describing Ping Chong's contributions as an artist.

Spring/Summer 2021: In Memory

Note: An * before a name means the alumnus was a faculty or staff member, too.

Unauthorized Messages to University Listserv

We are aware of the unauthorized messages sent through an email listserv from the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Ser

Alumni Spotlight - Alexandra Nicholis Coon

The field of art history is one rich with inspiring paths to follow.

New Docuseries Helps to Celebrate 10 years of the Male Empowerment Network (MEN)

A new six-part short film docuseries is being released aimed at raising awareness of the Male Empowerment Network (MEN) at Kent State, along with commemorating 10 years. An initiative through the Student Multicultural Center, the Male Empowerment Network supports men of color on campus both academically and through personal development. Advisor of MEN and Director of the Student Multicultural Center Mike Daniels says this has led to some great things.

ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, March 10

The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Wednesday, March 10, at 11:30 a.m.

University Dining Services Chef Joshua DeDeaux Showcases His Louisiana Heritage for Kent State Community

When University Dining Services Chef Joshua DeDeaux was a little boy growing up in New Orleans, he would bring a brown wooden step stool into his mother’s kitchen to help her cook some of the family’s favorite meals. As DeDeaux’s love of cuisine grew, his grandfather, who was French Creole, and his grandmother, who was British and Native American, also proved to be inspirational to his decision to become a chef.

Grind2Energy Food Waste Recycling System at the DI HUB