In what has become a tradition, the Kent State East Liverpool Campus handed out nearly 1,000 children’s books during the city’s Christmas parade. Students, staff and family members gave the books to little ones along the parade route through a project now known as “Season’s Readings.” The books were purchased and/or donated by employees and students throughout the year. Employees from an area service agency also donated books. The campus service project is meant to encourage reading and learning among future Kent State students. Cutline: Representing the Kent State East Liverpoo...

Thanks in large part to the generosity of students, staff, alumni and friends of the campus, Kent State University at Ashtabula surpassed its feature fund #KSUgives Giving Tuesday fundraising goal of $10,000, raising over $18,000 for the Susan J. Stocker Nursing Scholarship. Thanks to an enthusiastic month-long effort by the on-campus community of students, faculty and staff, the campaign met its listed goal before a considerable donation from an anonymous benefactor on the final day helped push the final tally to almost twice the desired amount, coming in at $18,375. The gift total include...

A NEW Special Topics Course is available for the Spring 2023 Semester. Introduction to Public Mental Health is a 100% online, 7-week course.  Due in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic, the public has experienced soaring rates of anxiety, depression, and substance use. The impact has been so significant and far-reaching that many have warned of an impending “mental health pandemic.” Understanding mental health as a public health issue can better equip communities to better serve those experiencing distress. Introduction to Public Mental Health provides a broad understanding of menta...