What determines your social behavior as you develop into an adult? While this is a complex question to answer, understanding how the brain develops can provide critical insights. For two decades, Heather Caldwell, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University, has been studying what happens within the brain that potentially modulates social behavior such as aggression, social memory and maternal care. Her research lab group is focused on understanding how brain hormones (oxytocin and vasopressin) affect behavior and evaluating what may differ, or be the ...
Cadets from Kent State University at Trumbull's Police Academy focused on serving more than justice last Friday by delivering meals and distributing Easter baskets to local families through the Warren Family Mission. Cadets from the current full-time day class donated more than $300 in gift cards to the Mission and, aside from 239 Easter meals they delivered to local families, they also volunteered at the Mission’s 25th Annual Easter Dinner by serving and clearing tables. According to Lori Singer-Bare, lecturer for the Peace Officer Training Academy and criminal justice studies pro...
The Kent State Salem Horticulture Club is celebrating Earth Day by holding a plant sale on campus from noon to 6 p.m. on April 22. The public is invited to shop among a variety of vegetable, herbal and ornamental plants that will be displayed in the parking lot of the Salem Campus, located at 2491 St. Route 45 South. Sales are by cash or check. "Get ready to add some greenery to your life! Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your living space with the beauty of nature," said Dr. Sheren Farag, assistant professor and director of the horticulture program at Kent State Salem. She no...
In the latest edition of "What's the Big Idea?" Kent State President Todd Diacon visits the East Liverpool Campus to meet with Associate Professor of Sociology Lydia Rose, whose research focuses on improving community health and well-being through citizen science. {"preview_thumbnail":"/s3/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/OGwPcUZyuIk.jpg?itok=SOyMaqS6","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGwPcUZyuIk","settings":{"responsive":1,"width":"854","height":"480","autoplay":0},"settings_summary":["Embedded Video (Responsive)."]} ...
Emily Erb, a doctoral student studying Exercise Physiology in the School of Health Sciences, is the recipient of a University Fellowship. The University Fellowship is awarded annually to advanced doctoral students to recognize excellent scholarship and research potential. University Fellowship recipients are able to commit their time to dissertation research or writing. Each doctoral department/school may nominate up to two University Fellowships. University Fellowship recipients receive a doctoral level assistantship appointment for the Fall Semester, and ...
Most college students spend their last summer of college exploring career opportunities in an internship or relaxing on vacation before starting their senior year. Two Kent State University Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) cadets, will be spending their summer immersed in an experience propelling them into a career with the Army. Elaine Harness and Fiona Reckart from Kent State’s Golden Eagle Battalion were selected among the Army’s top ROTC cadets to attend the Army Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP). NSTP is a four-week paid clinical elective offered in Army hospitals ...
Potted Potter – The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff is coming to the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University - Tuscarawas on Friday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. Selling out to crowds around the world, Potted Potter will have you flying off your seat (or broomstick) with laughter. This perfect show for muggles, witches and wizards of all ages, takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books into seventy hilarious minutes. The cleverly curated show includes all of your favorite characters, perfect Potter props and even a live Quidditch mat...
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After a national search, the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Sarah Labovitz as its new director. Labovitz comes to Kent State from Arkansas State University, where she serves as the Chairmen, Associate Director of Bands, and Coordinator of Music Education. Originally from Akron, Ohio, Labovitz earned a B.M.E. from Bowling Green State University, an M.M.E. from Indiana University, and a D.M.A. in Wind Conducting from the University of Kansas where she studied with Dr. Paul Popiel. Prior to her appointment at A-State, Lab...