Every year during commencement ceremonies, Kent State University at Geauga honors a dedicated supporter of this local institution of higher learning with the Friend of the Campus Award. On May 9, 2025, this distinction will go to Geauga County luminaries, Richard and Christie Frenchie.This couple has made significant contributions to the entire community through a lifetime of leadership in local healthcare and higher education through a shared dedication to the Geauga region, values-driven career choices, service, volunteerism, and philanthropy.Most recently, the Frenchies made a substantial p...
Escobar, David
We investigate approaches to optimize deep brain stimulation therapies for movement disorders.
McDonough, Jennifer
We investigate epigenetic mechanisms involved in neurodegenerative disease and addiction.
Cooper, Lisa Noelle
We investigate changes in the mammalian body associated with life in the seas and skies.
What will students do in the evening at DKS?
Students attending DKS will attend an event called Bash at the Bev! We’re excited to welcome you to an evening of movement, fun, and community at the rec center. Before you arrive, here are a few things to keep in mind to make the most of your experience:
O'Connor, Christine
We investigate virus-host interactions. Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a herpesvirus that is prevalent in the population, where it remains latent, or quiet, in the host for life.
Spurlock, Linda
We study the processes of decomposition in a forensic setting (mammalian remains, clothing, changes in bacterial microbiome).
Panicker, Nikhil
We investigate the molecular mechanisms that drive pathology in Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), Parkinson’s Disease (PD), and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), with the eventual goal of developing therapeutics that block or slow disease progression.
Ansari, Mohammad Yunus
We investigate the role of mitochondria in osteoarthritis and inter-vertebral disc degeneration.