Most students are surprised to learn that there is a scholarship that supports students of Lithuanian heritage at Kent State University. In fact, there are a number of these types of scholarships originally funded by various immigrant communities to encourage and support first-generation children in attending college. Arts & Sciences was the home of an ethnic studies program that focused on the Baltic States and other countries that were represented throughout Northeast Ohio. The program ended some years ago, but many of these scholarships are available today, including Lithuania, Latvia, ...
Congratulations to Dr. Beth A. Cunningham on her recent appointment as a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), recognized by her peers because of her outstanding contributions to physics. The number of APS Fellows elected each year is limited to no more than one half of one percent of the membership. It is a prestigious recognition by her peers for her outstanding contributions to physics. The citation on her certificate is: “For efforts supporting teachers and educators in physics at all levels on a global level, and for significant contributions to the physics community in identi...
On Saturday, September 18, first-year Honors College students gathered in the KIVA for an Honors College Academic Forum to hear from various departments on campus, concerning academic resources and opportunities available for students regarding research. The event was organized by staff of the Honors College, and included presentations by the Academic Success Center, University Libraries, Office of Student Research and the Writing Commons. Frank Congin, director of academic programs in the Honors College, noted, “Brittany Thomas and I developed this program to introduce...
Our students are the first to acknowledge the importance of scholarships to their college experience. Alleviating at least some of the financial burden of our students allows them to bring their best selves to our campus: offering their unique perspectives and experiences and enriching our campus in many ways. That’s why we are always excited to share their achievements and applaud their accomplishments. We are pleased to acknowledge Abigail Zied, currently a sophomore, as the second recipient of the Marion C. And William B. Risman Family Scholarship in Jewish Studies. Abigail is majoring i...
~Nicholas D’Antonio, Guest Contributor (Nicholas is a senior English Major) Years ago, I drove through my hometown and passed a brand-new office and warehouse for a well-known local construction company. A plane had recently crashed into their building, causing significant structural damage, and requiring extensive repairs. After they completed reconstruction, it looked beautiful. However, it wasn’t the new walls, sleek metal roof, or freshly paved parking lot that left an impression on me. It was the reader-board sign out in the front yard. It read, “Generosity is a principle, not an a...
Each year I receive mountains of solicitations from well-meaning organizations doing wonderful work around the world. Often it is difficult to know who, and what, can benefit from even the smallest donation. Do I help my local animal shelter or radio station? Do I contribute to solving climate change? Do I help the disadvantaged achieve an education? The list is long, but the need is great. I am a firm believer that since I, as a first-generation student, personally benefitted from donor-sponsored education, that I now should contribute to that same goal. As an undergraduate student, I was ...
An important member of Kent State University’s academic and social legacy joined the ancestors last winter. However, his contributions, and impact on students, university policy, and even the national recognition of African American achievement will never be forgotten. Dr. Edward W. Crosby, B.A. ’57, M.A. ’59, and Professor Emeritus, was the founding chair of the Department of Pan African Studies at Kent State University and known as the “Father of Black History Month.” In many ways, he was also the conscience of the university at a time when African American students challenged the status ...
If an optometrist determines your eyesight is sub-par, you are prescribed corrective lenses or glasses. If your blood pressure is running high, a physician would ask you to consider dietary restrictions, medication and/or regular exercise. When it comes to our physical health, regular upkeep and preventative measures are not only expected, but encouraged within our society. However, mental health disorders have yet to be looked upon with the same grace and understanding. Kristen Marcussen, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Sociology, was recently awarded funding from the ...
The College of Communication and Information and School of Communication Studies congratulates two faculty members who are finalists for some of Kent State’s highest teaching honors: Professor Jeffrey Child (Communication Studies) was nominated for the Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA), Kent State’s highest teaching honor. The Award is sponsored by the Alumni Association and honors full-time faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching in the classroom. Associate Lecturer Aaron Bacue (Communication Studies) is a winner of the Outstanding Teaching Award for 2021. The Uni...
The traditional season of giving is fast approaching, but a valuable partnership between Kent State and the United Way is already underway. There is no denying that the past 20 months have been unlike anything we have seen before, with COVID-19 and the Delta variant posing unprecedented threats to people everywhere. Closer to home, spikes for services in our community have reached a breaking point, and the needs for food, shelter, individual and family services have increased 10-fold. As the largest employer in Portage County, Kent State is asking everyone to reflect on the community's n...