Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kent State University and the city of Kent have an important message to share with the community members and those outside the area concerning the upcoming Halloween weekend: Do not hold or attend mass gatherings of more than 10 people who are not in your household. This guidance also applies to the week leading up to Halloween and the days following the holiday, which typically bring a great many outsiders to Kent for the weekend. Kent Police, the Kent City Health Department and university leaders are urging community members and students to refra...
Most people visualize test tubes and microscopes when they consider scientific research. But for Psychology Associate Professor Arne Weigold, Ph.D. and student researcher Emily Turkily, scientific research involves measuring the power of transcendence in people’s lives; specifically, the power of hope. As part of the 2020 eight-week Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program at Kent State University at Geauga, Dr. Weigold mentored Emily, his selected SURE research assistant. Emily is a junior psychology major and is preparing for graduate studies in clinical psychology. She was e...
While many aspects of higher education were in limbo this summer due to the ongoing pandemic, progress was being made in scientific research at Kent State University at Geauga. Two handpicked undergraduate students worked as professional researchers — online — under the guidance of their professor, contributing to the field of chemistry education. The 2020 eight-week Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program proceeded under the leadership of Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Zhiqiang Molly Wang, Ph.D. Her SURE students were college-sophomore Sarah Maida, a medical technology ...
NOTE: Article content has been updated. Following a survey visit with the Ohio Board of Nursing this past October, the Kent State University’s College of Applied and Technical Studies Associate Degree of Nursing program (in accordance with Rule 4723-5-06 of the Ohio Administrative Code) met and maintained all requirements of Chapter 4723-5. The Ohio Board of Nursing will consider the survey visit report and the program’s re-approval status at its January 13-14, 2021, meeting. “I tip my hat to Dr. Carol Hrusovsky for heading up this project,” noted Dr. David Dees, dean and...
In the spring of 2017, Sarah Matthews had a tough choice to make when a job offer arrived prior to graduation. “I was told the office could not hold the position until my graduation date, and if I was interested I needed to move to D.C. as soon as possible,” Matthews said. “I jumped at the opportunity and moved to D.C. about a month before receiving my diploma, which meant I started my first job while simultaneously finishing up my classes online. It also meant missing the last few weeks of college with my best friends. It was a tough decision, but I knew it was the right decision in the long...
Announcing Teams for Academics The Division of Information Technology is pleased to announce the launch of Microsoft Teams for students. This launch will provide you an additional option to engage with your students, enable file collaboration, and enhance communications. Noteworthy features include: The ability to see up to 49 people on screen at once. Real time closed captioning for live conversations. Phone conferencing options for all participants (ideal for students on limited bandwidth). Two Options - O...