Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death among Ohioans, but the impact of these diseases may be reduced if community health interventions are available. COVID-19 has contributed to additional challenges in access and implementation of community health interventions. The need for community health worker (CHW) professionals is projected to grow by 15 percent over the next 10 years, presenting an opportunity for Mahoning and Trumbull counties to greatly improve their residents’ access to healthcare. The $265,043 grant from the HealthPath Foundation of Ohio will extend the impact o...
Two Kent State Tuscarawas bowlers were recognized with awards from the Ohio Bowling Conference (OBC). For the second time in as many years, Golden Eagles bowlers received awards at the OBC presentation held at the end of the school year, as Makenna Wimer and Ashlee Burns (pictured left and right, respectively) both received recognition. Wimer received the OBC Championship Character Award that is given to a bowler who goes above and beyond for her team and shows exemplary attitude and sportsmanship during the season. She also received a congratulatory proclamation from the Ohio House of R...
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, a public hearing, which may be continued or adjourned, will be held via toll-free telephone conference by Kent State University, Ohio (the “University”), commencing at 3:00 p.m. local time with respect to the proposed issuance by the University of General Receipts Bonds, Series 2022 (the “Series 2022 Bonds”) as part of a plan of finance in one or more series which may be issued on the same or different dates in an aggregate principal face amount not to exceed $55,000,000. The Series 2022 Bonds will be issued pursuant to Sections 3345...
The Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas will announce their twelfth season on June 11 during an unveiling event held at the Performing Arts Center. The evening begins at 7:00 p.m. with the formal unveiling, followed immediately after by a reception in the lobby. The event is free and open to Performing Arts Center members. A livestream of the announcement will be available on the Performing Arts Center’s website and Facebook page. “We’re excited to announce another packed season full of potentially once in a lifetime experiences,” commented David Mitche...
The Kent State Columbiana County campuses held a graduation celebration to recognize members of the Rising Scholars program who are each graduating from their respective high schools this spring. The graduating scholars include: Jenna Bagley of Salem High School Destiny Beaver of East Liverpool High School Allison Borchardt of Salem High School Maddie Cole of Leetonia High School Katelyn Cross of Leetonia High School Alexia Dennison of United Local High School Ashley Diem of Salem High School Carys Douglas of Wellsville High School Danny Felton of David Anderson (Lisbon) High Schoo...
School of Music
The Kent Blossom Music Festival experience returns, presenting a full season of concerts featuring festival faculty and young artists participating in a five-week, immersive celebration of orchestral and chamber music. This 54 year-old partnership between Kent State University and The Cleveland Orchestra is the only partnership of its kind between a major American orchestra and a public university. Kent Blossom Music brings together select graduate and undergraduate students from around the world with members of The Cleveland Orchestra, Kent State music faculty, and internationally acclaime...
College of the Arts
Diane Petrella, dean of the College of the Arts is pleased to announce that associate professor Mourad Krifa, Ph.D. will serve as the Interim Director of the School of Fashion Design and Merchandising beginning May 15, 2022. "Dr. Krifa has a long record of excellence in teaching, research and academic leadership in the field of textiles and apparel, with research that encompasses diverse activities and interests spanning the larger part of the textiles and apparel value chain," said Dean Petrella. "Professor Krifa has served as the Research Coordinator for the Scho...
College of Communication & Information
Students in the School of Media and Journalism recently participated in a virtual reality training session that focused on safety tactics to use when reporting on potentially dangerous news events. Through a research grant provided by the College of Communication and Information, the United Kingdom-based company Headset was invited to complete this training on March 13, 2022, at Kent State. Headset uses virtual reality to train professional journalists for situations they may be placed in — particularly situations that may trigger traumatic reactions or may be a threat to their safety. A...