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Maj Ragain (1940-2018) was a beloved creative writing professor and mentor at Kent State University for more than 30 years. In addition to his role guiding and inspiring students and poets in the greater Kent community, he also spent roughly a decade leading the Warriors Journey Home Veterans Healing Circle in Northeast Ohio. Warriors Journey Home is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting veterans as they work to heal from “the unseen wounds of war and military service.” Ragain wrote the following poem, “Soldier’s Heart,” in honor of his experience with Warriors Journey Home. {"p...
Emily Baker holds a B.S. in Nutrition from Kent State University and a M.S. in Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University. She has been a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist in Ohio since 1999, and is an active member in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as the Greater Akron Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Featured Faculty spotlights EHHS professors who share their background, experiences, interests, and advice for students. Q: What subject(s) do you teach? I teach nutrition classes for dietetic interns as well as the course “World Foods” ...
Last month, vocal students from the Glauser School of Music performed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition, placing in multiple categories. NATS is a national organization dedicated to students and teachers of singing. Each fall, NATS holds an audition for the state of Ohio at different universities across Ohio. This year, Kent State University sent nine students to compete at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, with five students placing in their respective categories: Drew Russell, 2nd place in Advanced Category Gabe Hunyor, 1st pla...
The following is a compilation of animated media pieces by students in the School of Visual Communication Design.
Glyphix began as a full studio experience for students, and the student staffed studio was one of the first such programs in the U.S. and the prototype for many student work-study design groups now existing on university campuses. Now Glyphix is a Research Laboratory in the School of VCD. Students gain studio experience as they conduct research, develop concepts and produce design materials for clients and other stakeholders.
More than 250 participants attended the inaugural MPower Men of Color Summit hosted by the Male Empowerment Network on Oct. 14, in the Kent Student Ballroom. The summit provided attendees the opportunity to connect and celebrate during a schedule that consisted of educational workshops, a brunch and a formal gala and awards banquet. Summit attendees included students, faculty, staff and community members from many institutions and organizations. Current college students networked with their peers from institutions across Ohio. They built relationships with the ultima...
Insects, including dung beetles, are essential contributors to our ecosystem, but their populations are facing alarming declines, according to recent research. A 2019 study from the journal Biological Conservation revealed that 40% of insect species are at risk of extinction, with some populations declining at rates eight times faster than mammals, birds and reptiles. Dung beetles in particular play a vital role in maintaining a healthy environment. They break down cow manure, converting it into valuable nutrients and preventing it from accumulating on pastures. This service is reported to ...