Dr. Nicole Willey is an educator, a writer and a parent—a recipe for literary success. The Kent State University at Tuscarawas English professor is the co-editor of a newly published book, Feminist Fathering: New Definitions and Directions. This is the latest in a long line of books, book chapters and journal articles published by Willey over the years, with many topics focusing on motherhood and fatherhood. “This book is about redefining fathers and fatherhood toward egalitarian parenting practices that will help children and mothers,” said Willey. Willey’s works are influenced by her p...

In celebration of National Engineers week, Kent State University at Tuscarawas is holding the 38th annual Engineering Technology Opportunity Expo on Wed., Feb. 19, from 5–7:30 p.m. in the Student Union of Founders Hall. The Expo is free and open to the public. Participating companies will have representatives from engineering, management, personnel and human resources available to address questions regarding availability of jobs, skill requirements, expected salaries and career opportunities in engineering.They will also have displays featuring information on various products they manufactu...

Kent State University at Tuscarawas will hold Blue Gold Night at the PAC on Monday, Feb. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. This interactive admissions event utilizes an expo format to enable attendees to choose what information they need regarding admissions and the academic programs at Kent State Tuscarawas. “This expo format allows prospective students to visit all or only some of the information stations that will be part of this information night,” said Admissions Advisor Jennifer Greer. “Attendees can choose which special areas of study that they are interested i...

Morgan Hirsh, a senior Honors College student studying zoology with a minor in French, was inspired to pursue veterinary medicine at least in part by her parents. Her father, whom she says is “the smartest person” she knows, is a paramedic, and she says she wants to be like him. However, she knew that she would prefer to work with animals rather than people, as she describes herself as more introverted. When she was growing up, she would often go to the zoo with her mom, who suggested the possibility of working in a zoo. Hirsh knew she wanted to pursue something in the medical field, and she s...

Get to know the group behind all of your favorite Kent State social media posts.  Nicole Carlone Losi - Director of Digital Content     Nicole joined Kent State in 2014 after working as the Digital Media & Communications Manager of Hospice of the Western Reserve, where she managed the agency's social media strategy, blog, website and email marketing efforts. She is a Baldwin Wallace University alumna with a degree in public relations and a double minor in marketing and management. She enjoys playing golf, all things Disney, and her golden pup, Mickey!  &nbsp...