Three students won prizes for their written papers submitted for the 2021 Kent State East Liverpool Earth Day Environmental Justice Virtual Conference. The event took place April 24 with the theme “Rethinking Food: Equity, Plant-Based Consumption and Alternatives.” There were 29 papers submitted for judging. Marissa Price earned first place honors for her paper, “The Price of Policy.” Second place went to Rachel Booher for “The Truth Behind Harmful Waste;” and the third place prize was awarded to Kassidy Fischer for her paper, “Species Suffering Due to Climate Change.” The confe...
“(Nick) did not fit any stereotype of someone who went through what he did. He is extremely personable and shows excellent leadership. He had always taken full responsibility for everything and was all-in on all the classes and program-related activities." - Associate Lecturer Mandy Ulicney In March 2015, Nick Pizzi hit rock bottom. After receiving his third DUI, he decided to stop drinking. But unfortunately, it was too late. Four months later, before his daughter’s eighth birthday, Pizzi was sentenced to one year in the Ashtabula County jail, where his life would change forever f...
Spring semester faculty and staff group exercise classes will conclude on May 14. But not to worry – classes will resume for summer semester starting May 24. The class offerings remain the same for summer and will continue to be delivered virtually to ensure your safety. Employee Wellness, in collaboration with Recreational Services, is pleased to offer the following sessions each week at no cost to employees. All fitness levels are welcome. Monday/Wednesday Total Body Toning 12:15 - 1 p.m. ...
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
In an academic year full of distinction, Kent State Dean of Students, Talea Drummer-Ferrell, gets to add another. She has been named the Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs (HIED) Personnel Alumni Award recipient for 2020-2021. She was selected for the award by the Kent State’s Higher Administration and Student Affairs program faculty. Read the full story. ...
Kent State University unexpectedly lost one of its most dedicated and longtime employees in July 2020. John Granny, director of Business Affairs for Kent State Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center, passed away suddenly after more than 30 years of service to the university. “John’s genuine smile and welcoming demeanor made him a beloved member of our campus for the many years he called the Geauga Campus home,” said Angela Spalsbury, dean and chief administrative officer at Kent State University Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center Granny’s career at Kent State University in...
Congratulations to our Materials Science Graduate Program student Corinne Callison for being selected by GPAC to receive this year's Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards for her work in College Physics. Corinne's nomination attests to her attention to detail in meeting expectations, spending time to fix equipment setup problems in the labs, as well as positive and appreciative student feedback. ...