Dear Campus Communities, This time last year, I don’t think any of us could have predicted precisely how tumultuous 2020 would be for our world, our country, our community, and our families. I have been so impressed—and inspired—by the strength I have seen from all of you in adapting to ever-changing circumstances. We are witnessing the realities of how racism and discrimination have gripped our nation for far too long. The struggle for transformation is difficult, but I am confident we have faculty and staff who are all too aware of how necessary change may be. As mentioned within...
Aging and undermaintained infrastructure in the United States, combined with changing climate over the coming decades, is setting the stage for more dam disasters like the one that struck Midland, Michigan, last week. More than 91,000 dams dot the nation—and roughly 15,500 of them could cause fatalities if they failed, according to the National Inventory of Dams. Most of these dams were built... Read the rest of the National Geographic article ...
CPM Faculty and Staff Celebrate 20 or More Years Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) has only existed in its current form for eight years. Formerly known as the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, it was acquired by Kent State University in 2012, which has afforded students and employees an array of new opportunities and resources. While our alumni may still be warming up to the idea of being a Golden Flash, or may not recognize the CPM campus in Independence, many of them have formed lasting connections to the nineteen unique individuals that have worked for th...
Kent State University student-athletes conquered the unprecedented challenge of completing the final months of the spring term via remote classes by posting the highest term grade point average (3.563) in athletics department history. All 17 programs posted a term GPA of 3.1 or better with 14 setting a new term record. A record 75 student-athletes were named to the President’s List with a perfect 4.0 GPA. A total of 292 student-athletes (69%) finished the term with a 3.4 or better. Following the record-breaking semester in the classroom, the Golden Flashes now boast the highest cumulativ...
Kent State University at Salem is offering scholarships that provide free tuition for a qualified student’s first year while seeking an associate of applied science degree in horticulture technology. The scholarships are made possible through the Eugene W. and Betty Haupt-The Davey Tree Expert Company endowment. To qualify, a student must be a new freshman; with a 2.0 grade point average; a completed FAFSA form; and declare horticulture technology as his/her major. The scholarships are funded through an endowment established by the late Eugene Haupt, an executive with The Davey Tree...
We would like to congratulate former CPIP student Greta Babakhanova, Director of AMLCI and CPIP Professor Torsten Hegmann, and CPIP Professor Oleg Lavrentovich for being the recipients of the ILCS Honors and Awards 2020. Former student Greta Babakhanova recieved the Glenn H. Brown prize for her outstanding work on nematic elastomer coatings demonstrating the ability to program different surface profiles to the elastomer coating via its nematic director. It highlights general principles underlying this design mechanism by directly relating surface topography to the bend and s...
Kent State University Geauga Campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program 2018 graduate Bailey Hill has been selected by The Cleveland Clinic as a nurse who will spend the next four weeks at New York Presbyterian Hospital—an area in the COVID hot zone with a shortage of nurses. When Bailey received an email from the Cleveland Clinic last week asking for volunteer nurses to help in areas with high volumes of coronavirus inpatients, she immediately replied. Bailey says, “I’m very excited for this. My gut is telling me I need to do it. I just hope I am chosen to go. My first choice is to ...
Kent State University is committed to making a college education affordable for all students and their families. Over the last two years, Kent State has dedicated an additional $2 million for need-based aid. For the 2020-2021 academic year, no increases will be implemented for tuition for continuing students or graduate students or to the non-resident surcharge for out-of-state students. Tuition for all continuing students will remain the same. At its June meeting, the Kent State Board of Trustees approved tuition, room and board rates under the Tuition Guarantee Model for new fu...
Dear Golden Flashes, Over the last several months, Kent State University faculty, staff and leadership have been consulting with local and national authorities as well as our own health experts as we work to develop a return-to-campuses plan that ensures, to the greatest extent possible, the health and safety of all members of the Kent State community. Let me begin by reiterating the precepts that guide our planning. Our plans must protect the health and safety for everyone in our university community; reflect the values and mission of Kent State; and allow our students to be successful,...
Kent State University at East Liverpool recognized the academic achievements of several students at the conclusion of the Spring 2020 semester. The students recognized included: Academic Awards Business Management: Andrew Jackson Associate Degree Nursing Academic Award: Regina Chu Student Nurses Association Club Service Award: Ray Mills Occupational Therapy Assistant Academic Award: Lauren Wilson Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Club Service Award: Brittany Hoops Physical Therapist Assistant Academic Award: Kelly May ...