A research group in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University is searching for potential treatments for men who have suffered spinal cord injuries and hope to regain bladder control and sexual functions. Associate Dean Lique M. Coolen, Ph.D., a neuroscience professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, recently received a three-year, $760,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense – Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs to continue her ongoing pre-clinical research of spinal cord injuries. This is Coolen’s second award from the U.S. Department of Defe...
Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D, professor of psychological sciences and the director of the Program for Research on Anxiety Disorders Among African Americans (PRADAA) at Kent State University was recently featured in the San Diego Monitor-News. In the article “Black does Crack,” Neal-Barnett shares perspectives and knowledge of the impact of the black female experience on mental health and how it should be considered in the world of therapy. The article discusses burnout and how black women face hurdles to treatment. “With the dual pandemics of racism and COVID-19 upon us, Black women are ...
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 11:30 a.m. in Room 250 of the Design Innovation (DI) Hub on the Kent Campus to consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed personnel actions and new business. All actions of the Board will be taken at this business meeting. On Sept. 15, meetings of the full Board of Trustees will be held in person. A limited number of seats open to the public/university community will be available in person. Additional public access will be provided through li...
Ashtabula police officer and Kent State University at Ashtabula Campus Resource Officer Pasquale "Pat" DiAngelo was recently recognized at an Ashtabula City Council meeting with a commendation for meritorious service. In the span of two days in late July, DiAngelo was credited with life-saving actions of two men involved in two separate incidents. He was presented with the commendation by Police Chief Robert Stell and also received a meritorious pin to wear on his uniform. DiAngelo has nearly 50 years of service with the Ashtabula Police Department and has been the Campu...
Jennifer Taber, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University, was featured in two articles this August for her research on how to properly acknowledge and approach people's uncertainty pertaining to the COVID-19 vaccine. Throughout the pandemic, people have been faced with making tough decisions regarding risks and safety. Now with the COVID vaccine, they have even more decisions to consider. With the loads of misinformation, media blasts and political influence, many people feel manipulated, controlled a...
We are excited to announce that the Class of 2020 has been selected as the 2021 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. The parade is one of Kent State’s oldest Homecoming traditions, and we can’t wait to honor the achievements of this class during Homecoming Weekend. The role of Grand Marshal is typically reserved for famous alumni, notable leaders and other dignitaries. We feel that each of our Class of 2020 alumni deserves a crowd of cheering fans to honor each one. As the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals, the Class of 2020 alumni will lead the parade as it makes its way down East Main Street ...
The Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support (CARES) Center recently hired two new staff members to support its mission. The CARES Center works collaboratively with students to secure resources that meet their basic needs. The center connects Kent State students with both on and off-campus resources supporting their financial, food, housing, and mental well-being basic needs. Brenda Schmucker is one of the two new Case Managers hired during the summer. Ohio-born, she graduated with a Master of Social Work from Edinboro University in 2018 and picked up valuable expe...
For the past year and a half, the concept of continuing medical education (CME) has transformed. Lively lectures and busy exhibit halls in exciting locations turned to lonely hours in front of a computer screen, willing yourself to engage, rather than simply exist. Now, keeping CDC guidance in mind, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) is working to bring CME back to life with two of their most popular destination CME programs: The Southeast National Conference in Walt Disney World, and the Foot & Ankle Renaissance in Florence, Italy. Prior to the rapid outbreak of ...