Medical professionals treat a wide variety of people. But what do they do when they encounter a communication barrier? What if the patient only speaks French or Spanish or American Sign Language? Kent State nursing students are learning how to navigate that situation. Kent State University’s College of Nursing works to provide real-world experiences for their students. Through a collaboration with the American Sign Language/English Interpreting program, the nursing students were given a unique simulated opportunity to treat a baby whose parent was deaf. The simulation is a valuable opportun...

The Performing Arts Center continues its tradition of connecting local students with internationally recognized artists when viral a cappella sensation Backtrack visits the area October 18 – 20.   Backtrack will visit students at Newcomerstown Middle School and West Elementary, as well as students at New Philadelphia Middle School and South Elementary for in-school assemblies. “Getting musicians into the schools is something I’m very passionate about,” explained David Mitchell, general manager of the Performing Arts Center. “As adults, I think we have an obligation to inspire the ne...

Jason Zibart knew he wanted a career in public health when he chose Kent State. As a non-traditional student, he searched for a program that would best suit him and found his home in Health Services Administration. Jason was already working in a hospital and wanted to help patients before they ended up there. Today, he’s changing the industry. Jason is currently a Care Coordinator at Tuscon Medical Center and is building a program at Tucson aimed at patient care. The program will utilize a care coordinator to provide patients with the best community-based resources and treatment options. ...

Lauren Malthaner, ’15, M.P.H. ’17 is Research Associate at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. She helps doctors analyze data collected from various patients and look for trends to help prevent outbreaks of different illnesses. How has your time at Kent State helped you reach where you are in your career now? The variety of degree programs really let me explore my interests and to discover my passion for public health. The degree program itself provided me with skills in my own concentration but also in other concentrations in public health which I feel made me more marketable an...

The Walls Community Garden was awarded the Kent State University Outstanding New Service Initiative in 2018. The Garden was recognized for understanding the needs of the community and making a distinct impact on it. In addition, the Garden offers opportunities for others in the community to get involved.  The Community Garden was created to bring the community together to share resources and knowledge. It is also intended to improve the mental, dietary and physical health of all involved. The Garden was a collaboration between the City of Kent, the College of Public Health, Green Sprou...

By Nicholas Lilly, Kent State Trumbull  On Sept. 16, Kent State Trumbull student Anthony Rossi was fishing in Lake Anne, which is located directly behind Kent State Trumbull campus. When he saw what appeared to be an injured goose, he sprang into action.  “The goose’s body was on the shore but its head was in the water. After pulling him from the lake, I gave him CPR and he coughed up a lot of water,” said Rossi.  He then called Birds in Flight Sanctuary who took the bird into their care.  “He could have ingested a chemical or toxin, anything really,” said Heather...

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KENT, Ohio – The Kent State College of Business Administration is pleased to announce Citizens Bank as the presenting sponsor of the 2018-19 Global Management Speaker Series.   “We are proud to sponsor the Global Management Speaker Series as it is yet another way the College of Business Administration is preparing students for success in a globally competitive work environment – and ultimately helping them reach their potential,” said Ralph Della Ratta, State President, Citizens Bank, Ohio. “It is important to give students the tools necessary to grow and thrive in their future careers ...

Congratulations to Raissa Mendonca-PhD student in the lab of David Costello.   One of our Biological Sciences graduate students (Raissa Mendonca ) has been selected for the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Chris Lee Award: https://www.setac.org/page/SETACAwardSICA.  They only give one of these out a year to an outstanding graduate student.  We are thrilled to report that Raissa’s research has been recognized by this important award.  Congratulations to Raissa and David Costello, her advisor. ...