Kent State University's Reinberger Children's Library Center is proud to announce the new members of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction Selection Committee. The committee is responsible for choosing the best historical fiction books for young readers each year. We are excited to welcome the new members and look forward to seeing the winner they choose for this year's award. 2026 O'Dell Committee CHAIR: Dr. Mary Ann Stahr, Assistant Professor, Kent State UniversityDr. Mary Ann Stahr, M.Ed., M.L.I.S., Ph.D., brings thirty-two years of experience in K–12 education, including ...

Kent State researchers partnered with Ursuline College and Ashland University’s Coburn Art Gallery to host a groundbreaking exhibition titled “Transcending Barriers Beyond Time: Visual Reminiscence of Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses Facilitated by Generative AI.” This show marked the gallery’s 2025–26 season opener and was part of the university’s Symposium Against Indifference series, themed “Thinking About Intelligence: Human and Artificial.” The heart of the exhibition showcased 42 AI-generated artworks created through a collaboration between older adults living with chronic illnesses a...

This Giving Tuesday, the Kent State University College of Nursing invites alumni, faculty, students, staff, and friends to make a meaningful investment in the future of nursing education. The College is raising funds to support the renovation and modernization of its Simulation Lab, a vital learning environment where students develop critical, hands-on skills in a safe and realistic setting.The College of Nursing Simulation Lab enables students to practice clinical scenarios, refine their decision-making skills and gain confidence before entering real patient care settings. Upgrading this faci...

Attending university athletics and arts events as a way to come together during challenging times was among the many topics Kent State University President Todd Diacon discussed Oct. 23 during his monthly Talking With Todd town hall-style Teams meeting with the campus community.He also spoke at length about the university’s recent financial update and the many challenges Kent State is facing for the foreseeable future.“Every year, when we start a budget to build a budget for the next year, we know we’re going to have to reduce expenditures by somewhere around $5 million to $9 million to then l...

  During any other month, seeing this group of Kent State nursing students using models of bones to study for their anatomy class wouldn't evoke any reaction. But, during "spooky season," it hits different.These students, taking advantage of the large tables and excellent atmosphere for study in the University Library, are all first-year students in Kent State's College of Nursing. Clockwise, from the top of the photo, they are: Taylor Wright, from Painesville, Ohio; Sam Boehnlein from Avon, Ohio; Addyson Kristofic from Pittsburgh; and Alona Kaminski from Talllmadge, Ohio. &nbsp...

 When Lisa Davis, MSN, RN, a seasoned nurse and Kent State University College of Nursing lecturer, woke up in the middle of the night with the perfect name for a podcast, she didn't hesitate—she texted it to her husband at 3:30 a.m. and went right back to sleep. That spark of inspiration became Nursing Notes in a Flash, a podcast she launched in February 2025 to deliver quick, high-yield clinical insights in a format that's approachable, supportive and grounded in real-world nursing. A longtime podcast enthusiast and pharmacology lecturer, Davis saw an opportunity to make complex content ...