Marianne Martens, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, published a book titled Publishers, Readers, and Digital Engagement (Palgrave McMillan, 2016).
Marianne Martens, School of Library and Information Science
![The 2017 Summer Advantage Program participants and staff stand outside Kent State’s University College. The 2017 Summer Advantage Program participants and staff stand outside Kent State’s University College.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-SummerAdvantage1.jpg?VersionId=PK9ANyZP3DbIxbsiq2nG0wB7mVPGKJZU&h=e6f36a9c&itok=K1yerf1I)
To increase retention rates – and ultimately graduation rates – Kent State created its first-ever Summer Advantage Program through University College’s Academic Diversity Outreach department.
![Kent State University mascot Flash helps to motivate students in Sarah Smiley's class during a class project. Smiley modeled her class after "The Amazing Race." Kent State University mascot Flash helps to motivate students in Sarah Smiley's class during a class project. Smiley modeled her class after "The Amazing Race."](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-AmazingRace1.jpg?VersionId=wBQFTc88oaFSRpm_ZQ7Lsl9s9jq0zDy8&h=e6f36a9c&itok=JRFE74Er)
Kent State University at Salem Associate Professor Sarah Smiley, Ph.D., adopted a novel idea in teaching her geography class during the 2015 Fall Semester.
Kent State, Akron Public Schools Partner for Early Access to Fashion, Arts and Architecture Programs
![A student in Kent State University’s Fashion School works on a project in a design classroom. A new partnership between Kent State and Akron Public Schools will allow Akron students to immerse themselves in innovative design areas including fashion. A student in Kent State University’s Fashion School works on a project in a design classroom. A new partnership between Kent State and Akron Public Schools will allow Akron students to immerse themselves in innovative design areas including fashion.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-fashionstudent.jpg?VersionId=fR7N_E0yU63_HYgBw05jndJoKlwpff_o&h=e6f36a9c&itok=uXe6iWwc)
Kent State University is offering special expertise and resources to high school students attending Akron Public Schools to include immersive opportunities with the university’s fashion, arts and architecture programs.
![Kent State’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd, who captured the 2017 NCAA Division I Women’s Shot Put National Championship, has been nominated for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award. Kent State’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd, who captured the 2017 NCAA Division I Women’s Shot Put National Championship, has been nominated for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILE-NCAA1.jpg?VersionId=n7cz14jVerXYw4jrXFWMxp8O1apOL7vW&h=e6f36a9c&itok=WSP6y8Vq)
Kent State University track and field’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd has been named one of the Mid-American Conference’s two nominees for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award.
![The One Stop for Student Services is located on the first floor of the University Library. The One Stop for Student Services is located on the first floor of the University Library.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/video-OneStop.jpg?VersionId=fwth5w3.In5kN1ki8VKCAfAjVJIrYhyf&h=e6f36a9c&itok=VKGQyNUO)
The One Stop for Student Services will serve as a single point of contact for student customer services previously provided at the Bursar, Registrar and Student Financial Aid offices.
Kendra Albright, Ph.D., Meghan Harper, Ph.D, and Athena Salaba, Ph.D., School of Information, were elected to serve on standing committees and sections of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) for the term 2017-2021.
Peter C. Kratcoski Sr., Department of Sociology and Criminology at Kent State University at Stark, delivered a presentation titled “Offender-victim Relationships for Crimes Against Older Persons” at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 22, 2017. His co-presenter was Max Edelbacher.
![Stephanie Evans Stephanie Evans](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Evans%20Stephanie_0.jpg?VersionId=bDFeUP.i_9fiOMr_uxNjKh6uTOSa4ueU&h=8a019425&itok=yq0m9VKk)
![Jennifer Rogers Jennifer Rogers](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Rogers%20Jennifer.jpg?VersionId=bE._JEvl6AY9Wemfj6_bHoJKTtuYOTLb&h=8a019425&itok=n6vhHDae)
Employees and their families and friends are eligible for two free tickets to each of the events below. Simply visit www.kentstatesports.com/employee.
The Kent State University Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed Kent State University in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, Kent State remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.
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