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Kent State students can stay fit and refine or learn new sport skills while developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The only prerequisite: Enrolling in any of the Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) classes offered through the School of Teaching,…
PWS Classes Offer Fitness, Friends and Fun
Kent State students can stay fit and refine or learn new sport skills while developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The only prerequisite: Enrolling in any of the Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) classes offered through the School of Teaching,…Image

Michele McCombs, a second-grade teacher for Kent City Schools, believes the Becoming a Brave Teacher workshop came at just the right time for her to be that ‘teacher/leader’ who develops a support system of inclusiveness for the LGBTQ+ community.
More Local Teachers Brave TLCS Workshop
Michele McCombs, a second-grade teacher for Kent City Schools, believes the Becoming a Brave Teacher workshop came at just the right time for her to be that ‘teacher/leader’ who develops a support system of inclusiveness for the LGBTQ+ community.Image

Two years ago, Cynthia Blinebery had an inkling she might have Parkinson’s. Her voice was weak, and her husband often asked her to repeat things. She ran out of breath when speaking and experienced tremors in her hands and fingers. Her father and aunt had Parkinson’s. A…
Kent State’s Speech and Hearing Clinic Provides Free Assistance to Parkinson’s Patients
Two years ago, Cynthia Blinebery had an inkling she might have Parkinson’s. Her voice was weak, and her husband often asked her to repeat things. She ran out of breath when speaking and experienced tremors in her hands and fingers. Her father and aunt had Parkinson’s. A…Image

We asked had several questions for Gershwin Davis, a professor from The University of the West Indies, who took a summer sabbatical in the Long-term Care Administration Program.
Q&A With Trinidadian Professor and LTCA Guest Intern Gershwin Davis
We asked had several questions for Gershwin Davis, a professor from The University of the West Indies, who took a summer sabbatical in the Long-term Care Administration Program.Image

FLA Professor Martha Merrill's most recent article was published in the August issue of Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education.
FLA professor's article published in academic journal
FLA Professor Martha Merrill's most recent article was published in the August issue of Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education.Image

Five EHHS alumni are featured in a series of 30- and 60-second commercials set to air during WKYC’s 2024 Olympic coverage.
EHHS Alumni Featured in Kent State Olympics Commercials
Five EHHS alumni are featured in a series of 30- and 60-second commercials set to air during WKYC’s 2024 Olympic coverage.Image

The Legacy Project matches college students with local elders through a shared interest to foster strong, intergenerational relationships that document the life stories of older adults, preserving their legacies for generations to come.
Kent State Students Document Seniors’ Stories, Cement Legacies
The Legacy Project matches college students with local elders through a shared interest to foster strong, intergenerational relationships that document the life stories of older adults, preserving their legacies for generations to come.Image

Congratulations to Professor Kimberly Peer who was recently inducted into the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame.
Health Sciences Professor Inducted into NATA Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Professor Kimberly Peer who was recently inducted into the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame.Image

Brains on Tap and the Brain Health Research Institute will present Building Belonging, an informal science discussion on recreation, mental health and neurodiversity.
Building Belonging at Belltower Brewing
Brains on Tap and the Brain Health Research Institute will present Building Belonging, an informal science discussion on recreation, mental health and neurodiversity.Image

Health Sciences student Jennifer Rivera was awarded a second, doctoral-level grant from the National Strength and Conditioning Association to support her dissertation.