We all have moments when we feel down or nervous. Often, these feelings are fleeting and pass within a short time. However, this is not always the case. On Thursday, Oct. 4, from 10-11 a.m., Kent State University faculty and staff are encouraged to attend our Mental Health Matters webinar, where we will focus on raising awareness about stress, anxiety and depression, demystifying the symptoms and treatments. We will provide information for you or a loved one on how to get help. Some of the items we will discuss and learn more about include: Tools available to recognize and understand ...
Health coaching is provided by Be Well Solutions as part of our employee wellness program for all full-time, benefits-eligible employees on all Kent State University campuses. Health coaching appointments are individualized, 30-minute sessions with a certified health coach with expertise in a variety of areas, including exercise, nutrition, diabetes management, stress management, tobacco cessation and general health. Appointments are available face-to-face or telephonically to suit all schedules and are unlimited. The next onsite health coaching dates are Tuesday, Oct. 2...
An exciting new educational partnership between Kent State University and Geauga County’s Berkshire Local School District has moved a step closer to reality. On Sept. 12, the Kent State Board of Trustees approved a long-term ground lease and shared services agreement with Berkshire schools for 30 acres of land co-located with Kent State’s Geauga Campus where Berkshire schools will build a new PreK-12 building, including athletic and vocational facilities. The new school is part of Berkshire’s PRIME initiative, which stands for Partnerships for Rural Innovative Models of Education. Berksh...
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has announced $3,723,765 in federal research grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Science Foundation to be awarded to Kent State University. “Kent State University has been at the forefront of academic research and education,” U.S. Rep. Ryan says. “It’s important we continue to invest in research to further push the boundaries of science and discovery. Our nation benefits greatly when our academic institutions, researchers and students are given the resources to pursue these innovative projects. This is why I continue to supp...
WKSU reporters have won 13 awards in the Ohio’s Best Journalism contest, including four Best in Show honors. The competition recognizes excellence in work created in 2017 and is coordinated by the Central Ohio, Cincinnati and Cleveland Professional Chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). Highlights of WKSU’s awards include Best Radio News Operation in Ohio, Best Radio Reporter in Ohio for M.L. Schultze (both repeats from 2017) and Best Anchor for Amanda Rabinowitz, who has won the award three years running. Awards were presented on Saturday, Aug. 25, at a ceremony on a Be...
An exciting new educational partnership between Kent State University and Geauga County’s Berkshire Local School District has moved a step closer to reality. On Sept. 12, the Kent State Board of Trustees approved a long-term ground lease and shared services agreement with Berkshire schools for 30 acres of land located with Kent State’s Geauga Campus, where Berkshire schools will build a new PreK-12 building, including athletic and vocational facilities. The new school is part of Berkshire’s PRIME initiative, which stands for Partnerships for Rural Innovative Models of...
From snow-capped mountains in Alaska to the tropical beaches of Hawaii to the South Korean countryside and palatial modern architecture in Oman, a diverse collage of students from around the country and the world has descended on campus. Together, they make up Kent State University’s robust student body, comprising more than 38,000 students from all 50 states and 100 countries. The 2018 freshman class arrives as the largest for the Kent Campus in university history. With 4,363 students, this class has 100 more students than a year ago and topped the previous record high set in 201...
In a class by itself, Kent State University is the only public university in Northeast Ohio to be ranked in the top tier of the Best National Universities list released by U.S. News & World Report. Each year, students and their parents rely on the magazine’s annual Best Colleges rankings to help narrow their college choices and to validate the commitment they are making to the university that best fits their needs. In the newly released 2019 rankings, Kent State once again earned a coveted position on the first-tier list that includes both public and private unive...
The Women’s Center at Kent State University seeks to explore areas where women’s voices can be uplifted and amplified. Where Do Black Women Go? focuses on black women’s health, retention and development. Through research and collaboration, Where Do Black Women Go? addresses black women’s health through a unique, supportive environment as we seek to provide affirming spaces for black women. This initiative includes topic-specific events, networking opportunities and the establishment of a Kent State community village for black women-identifying faculty, staff and stud...
Gretchen Dworznik, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, shares her opinion on how the current age of politics is strengthening the study and practice of journalism. When the political atmosphere turns against the press, Dr. Dworznik expresses the importance of working in teams and following the buddy system even in an industry as competitive as journalism. "Journalists need to keep an eye on the temperature of the room, especially at a rally where the crowd mentality can kick in pretty quickly," Dworznik told the Daily Beast. Ms. Dworznik, spent ...