Jim "SeaBass" Sebastian, a distinguished alumnus of Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, has been awarded the 2024 Kent State Advocacy Award for his exceptional contributions to his alma mater and its students.Sebastian, a 1991 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in aerospace technology (now known as the professional pilot program), has leveraged his Kent State education into a successful 20-year career as a pilot and captain for Southwest Airlines.The Kent State Advocacy Award, presented by the Kent State University Alumni Association, recognizes alumni who co...
Kent State University College of Nursing, in collaboration with Portage Path Behavioral Health in Akron, Ohio, is proud to announce that the Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency Fellowship Program has received the esteemed Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation (APFA) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This accreditation, which is valid through 2028, highlights the program’s commitment to excellence in postgraduate education for nurse practitioners specializing in psychiatric mental health."This accreditation is a testament to the high standar...
Kent State University College of Nursing congratulates alumna Stephanie Estephan, MSN ‘16, RN, CHSE, who has been recognized as one of the 2024 Top Nurses in northeast Ohio, a testament to her dedication and impact within the healthcare community. Estephan, who recently celebrated 25 years at Akron Children’s Hospital, was one of 140 nominations Cleveland.com Plain Dealer received this year. A celebratory brunch was held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, to honor all the top nurse award recipients.This recognition is not only a personal honor for Estephan but also a reflection of the broader co...
Kent State University College of Nursing recently made history during its fall 2024 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) White Coat ceremony by inviting a recent alumna as the guest speaker for the first time. Grace Titus, BSN ’22, a medical-surgical nurse at University Hospitals Geauga, perfectly embodied the values of compassion and dedication that define the nursing profession. In addressing the 120 BSN students entering their second semester of the professional nursing sequence, she not only shared her own experiences, but she also inspired them with a vision of the vibrant future th...
School of Art
KENT, OH– The School of Art Collection and Galleries presents “Aggregate II: The Revenge of the Rock,” October 18 through December 7, 2024.“Aggregate II” seeks to bring together and highlight the wide array of talents throughout the region. This juried exhibit is open to all undergraduate art majors at any college or university in the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia and Michigan.With over 190 submissions, the jurors chose 22 works to be displayed from 22 artists and six schools. There will be a first place award of $500, and $300 for the runner-up.“Aggregate...
For the whole month of November through Tuesday, December 3, we’re raising funds to support the future of our Simulation Lab, where nursing students get the hands-on experience they need to become amazing nurses. And, of course, no one is more central to this effort than our beloved simulation manikin, Mani Kin!You all remember Mani, she’s been there for you through thick and thin, helping you hone your skills. But after all these years, she’s ready for a new friend to help her favorite students hone their nursing skills. That’s where you come in!With your generous donations, we’ll be able to ...
“The thing I love about the weekend is that it shows our community that there is support not only at this university, but in many other places, too,” said Ken Ditlevson, director of Kent State University's Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer+ Center (LGBTQ+).Ditlevson told Kent State Today that this fourth annual community event is presented by the LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent. Rainbow Weekend takes place in October, as part of LGBTQ+ History Month, rather than during June’s Pride Month so that Kent State students can participate in its events.Also, Oct. 11 is National Comi...
October is Mental Health Awareness Month at Kent State University and Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day, allowing the university to reaffirm its commitment to providing mental health and wellness services for everyone on campus including faculty, staff and students. It has already been a year since Kent State launched its highly anticipated Mental Health Campaign “Reduce the Stigma. Seek Help. Refer a Flash.” While student mental health is still important, this year faculty and staff will be the focus. “It has the same purpose as last year, but we recognize that last year was v...