As the first I PROMISE Program scholar to graduate from Kent State, Anthony Claytor's journey shows what's possible when financial barriers come down. Through a partnership between Kent State University and the LeBron James Family Foundation, Claytor earned his degree debt-free."I'm glad I had the opportunity to come to Kent State because I met a lot of great people, I made a lot of great connections," he shared at his commencement ceremony.For parents navigating the college selection process and searching for affordable college education in Ohio, Claytor's story gets to the heart of one...
For parents helping their children choose a university, one question rises above all others: Will my student thrive here? At Kent State University, students from diverse backgrounds and with varied goals consistently discover that the answer is yes—and their stories reveal why. A Global Community That Welcomes EveryoneWhen Bella Hanley toured Kent State as a high school senior, she had several other college visits planned. But something clicked during her second campus tour that made the decision easy."After the tour, Kent State just felt like the right fit for me," said Hanley, now...
Kent State University's Prison Reentry Program provides educational opportunities aimed at supporting successful reentry into communities after incarceration. The inaugural graduating class of 18 graduates from the Federal Correctional Institution at Elkton was recently featured on WKBN-TV.According to WKBN-TV, the passage of the federal First Step Act eight years ago allowed prisons to work with higher education institutions to help reduce inmate recidivism after release. Kristenne Robison, Ph.D., assistant professor of sociology, criminology and justice studies and one of the pro...
Digital avatars are commonly used across communication technology to bridge interpersonal distance and facilitate collaboration in digital environments. Avatars offer a unique ability to express oneself and creatively engage with digital media, but in performance and task-oriented situations, sometimes a real person’s likeness is necessary. Using volumetric video and the XR_Collaboratory in the DI Hub, this workshop will build on the processes to capture digital twins of real-world people and objects to bring them into virtual, immersive environments.
As part of the 15th Anniversary celebration, the College of Public Health is proud to invite you to the Research, Teaching, and Community Showcase.
This showcase brings together faculty, students, staff, alumni, and partners to celebrate innovative research, impactful teaching, and meaningful community engagement. Attendees will explore poster presentations, resources, and stories that demonstrate the College’s impact in advancing public health locally and globally.
JOUD ROUFAEL, MPHCongratulations to Joud Roufael, MPH, Ph.D. candidate, who has been recognized in the "Arab Americans You Should Know" list by the Arab Americans of Cleveland (AAC), a Northeast Ohio professional network. Roufael currently serves as a Partner-Facing Research Analyst at Truveta, where he leads and executes real-world evidence studies that advance the discovery of new therapies, strengthen clinical trials, and improve patient outcomes across diverse populations in the U.S. His research background includes national pharmaceutical analytics at Surescripts, patient care...