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ON THE COVER:
Celebrating President Beverly Warren: Although she leaves office in July, her legacy will shape Kent State University for generations to come.
Cover Photo: Steve Craighead
Features
Before she leaves office in July, President Beverly Warren reflects on her time as president—and how she would like the Kent State community to remember her tenure.
by Lisa Abraham
Experts predict a national shortage of one million nurses by 2020. To rise to this challenge, Kent State’s College of Nursing is creating unique partnerships that are helping produce high-quality nurses—and more of them.
by Lisa Abraham
Dr. Michael Lehman, the inaugural director of Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute, is putting together a multidisciplinary team of researchers to explore brain functions and discover new treatments for brain diseases.
The Mean Streets of Cyberspace
by Michael Blanding
Cybercriminals are trying to trick you into giving them information they can use for malicious intent. Kent State’s cybersecurity experts guard the university from cyber attacks—and give you tips to protect your digital identity.
by Matthew Dewald
John Chmura, BBA ’03, and his wife created a company where their eldest son (born with Down syndrome and diagnosed with autism)—and others with disabilities—can support themselves as adults.
DEPARTMENTS
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Todd Diacon, PhD, the university’s executive vice president and provost, begins his term as Kent State’s 13th president on July 1.
Campus Quote/News Flash | Cool Course | Peacemaker | Sign Up! | Design Innovation Hub Launches | LED Video Boards are Fan Favorites | Lacrosse Team Tallies Up "Firsts" | Coming Together to Help Newcomers | Noteworthy
Homecoming 2019 is September 21 | Turn of the Page | Mission of Mercy | What's in a Name | Class Notes
Check out the story behind a photo showing Joe Walsh performing with his first breakout band, the Measles, on the Kent Campus in the fall of 1966.
"Witness the River" appears in Speak a Powerful Magic: Ten Years of the Traveling Stanzas Poetry Project.
Featured Videos
parting reflections
A video tribute to President Warren’s purpose-filled five years at Kent State University, prior to her leaving office in July.
Brainstorming
Dr. Michael Lehman, the inaugural director of Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute, is assembling a team of researchers to unlock the mysteries of complex brain functions.
peacemaker
Dr. Neil Cooper, inaugural director of Kent State’s recently established School of Peace and Conflict Studies, who moved from the U.K. to the U.S. in April, says the field of peace and conflict studies will be encountering new and emerging challenges to domestic and international world peace.
Family Ties
John Chmura, BBA ’03, cofounded H-Bomb Ties to create employment for his son and others with special needs.
Turn of the page
View the press conference where Herb Page, BS ’74, MS ’76, announced his retirement (as of July 1)—and welcomed his successor, Jon Mills, BS ’02, as head golf coach.
What's in a Name
John Elliot, BArc ’70, and his wife, Fonda—donors of the largest gift in Kent State history—reflect on their time at Kent State and their legacy of giving back.
Take Note
Spring semester is always bittersweet, as we say goodbye to graduating students we’ve come to know during their time at Kent State. But this year, we’re also saying goodbye to President Warren, who is leaving office in July. In this issue, we celebrate her exemplary leadership over the past five years—and hear what she’d like to leave in a time capsule for the Kent State community to remember her by.
If you’re looking for a good summer read, The Kent State University Press has recently published two books that we sampled in this issue—Small Town, Big Music: The Outsized Influence of Kent, Ohio, on the History of Rock and Roll by Jason Prufer, BA ’03, for “Flashback” on the last page, and Speak a Powerful Magic: Ten Years of the Traveling Stanzas Poetry Project by the Wick Poetry Center for “Giving Voice” on the inside back cover.
For the poetry lovers among us, the KSU Press is offering a 25% discount on Speak a Powerful Magic through 5/31/19 with promo code: MAGIC. See Kent State University Press. Enjoy!
