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Dear Members of the Kent State University Community, I am writing to announce the retirement of Paul DiCorleto Ph.D., vice president for research and sponsored programs, effective May 31. For nearly six years, Dr. DiCorleto’s strategic and steady guidance has elevated Kent State’s standing as a national research university. Dr. DiCorleto has cultivated a culture of research and innovation among our faculty, students and staff. He has increased research opportunities for students – particularly undergraduate students – and has fostered significant growth in our research funding. Und...
Kent State University at Salem recently recognized two employees for exemplary teaching and service to the campus for the 2020-2021 academic year. Krista Hawkins was named outstanding faculty member and Deborah Hoopes was recognized as the outstanding staff member. Each was selected based on nominations from students, staff and faculty members of the Salem Campus. Hawkins is a registered nurse and a lecturer in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program on the Salem Campus, where she has taught fulltime for four years. She earned her BSN from Kent State University in 2012 and...
Renown Conservator, Howard Sutcliffe, will describe his work on three Museum garments for the current exhibition Forever Chanel: Coco + Karl, as well as other recent adventures in conservation. The conservator, who cares for and often stabilizes and saves artifacts, textiles and garments from ruin, is a remarkable combination of historian, scientist, aritst and dare we say alchemist.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas celebrated its 2021 graduates with three separate ceremonies on Thursday, May 13, and Friday, May 14, with over 400 students graduating with bachelor’s or associate degrees and 31 students receiving certificates. The ceremonies were held in the Performing Arts Center. “I’m very grateful that we were able to celebrate our graduates in person this year,” said Dr. Bradley Bielski, dean and chief administrative officer at Kent State Tuscarawas. “What these students have accomplished during the challenges brought on by the pandemic is remarkable. I’...
Counseling Education & Supervision (CES) doctoral candidate and adjunct faculty member, Staci Tessmer (M.A., LPCC-S, NCC, BC-TMH), was recently named the Ohio Counseling Association’s (OCA) next President-Elect. Staci will assume this role in July 2021 before ascending to the role of President of OCA in July 2022. After graduating from Hiram College (BA, ‘10) and Walsh University (MA ‘14), she came to Kent State to round off her education in counseling in the CES program, saying she chose this program because of its notoriety in the counseling community. “The program’s faculty and studen...
Discover Kent State University at Tuscarawas through one of two Open House events on Tuesday, June 15 or Thursday, July 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. Students who are just starting their college career, transfer students and those with some college credits but no degree are encouraged to attend. All prospective students are invited to drop in during Open House hours to complete an application, file the FAFSA, tour campus, review transfer credit, or speak with admissions and academic advising. All attendees will be entered to win one of four $100 book scholarships. Applications are still b...
Kent State University's College of Public Health Partners with Medina County Public Schools to Support Student Mental Health KENT, OH - Medina County Aware, a project providing Medina County school personnel with mental health awareness training, is in action and helping students across multiple schools. This project, funded by a three-year grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services, is led by Dr. Deric Kenne, Associate Professor, and Dr. Kim Laurene, Assistant Professor, from KSU’s College of Public Health. The Medina County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board...
"I am so proud of each and every one of you today. You struggled, you put in long hours... you learned how to exercise your profession. And now you are ready". Kent State University President Dr. Todd Diacon addressed the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) graduating class of 2021 on Friday, May 20 at what was the first in-person CPM commencement ceremony since 2019. Nearly all 91 new Doctors of Podiatric Medicine were in attendance to celebrate the momentous occasion under an open-air tent on the Kent Student Green at the Kent Campus, surrounded by their families and colleagues. A live-stre...
