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. ...
From Kent State University's Division of Research & Economic Development
Kent State University is pleased to announce the two winners of both the Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award and Excellence in Graduate Research Mentorship Award. As part of the nomination process, each nominee received a student-submitted letters of nomination. Thank you to the graduate and undergraduate student committees that assisted in selecting the recipients of these prestigious awards.
College of Communication & Information
At the end of a challenging year, we celebrate the Kent State School of Media and Journalism's Class of 2021! Watch the video below for messages from our faculty and recognition of our students who have overcome so much and persevered in the face of global worry and uncertainty. To all of the graduates of the Class of 2021: We are so proud of you! ...
Kent State University Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center is pleased to recognize over 175 Spring 2021 graduates. These students earned their associate or bachelor’s degrees, and many will participate in the in-person commencement and pinning ceremonies on Friday, May 14 at Parkside Church. All Kent State students will also be recognized during the Kent State University Virtual Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 9 AM. Please visit www.kent.edu/commencement for more information regarding the virtual ceremony. Chelsea Stroud, Associate of Applied Science in Nu...
Kent State University Geauga Memorializes Longtime Employee John Granny 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 a...
Hands-on training is essential for anyone pursuing a career in cosmetology. But when your goal is to leverage those skills to open a business of your own, the ability to do hair and nails is not quite enough. That’s what Lanetta Rucker realized. “So, when I saw you could get an associate’s degree focused on business courses, I figured that was the little ‘something extra’ I needed,’ she says. “It’s good to have something special under your belt when you want to open your own beauty supply store.” Rucker graduated from Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland (PMTS) with her cosmetology license in ...
Alex Hyde is an upcoming spring 2021 graduate of the Kent State Honors College. He is a biology major with a focus on pre-medicine and a medical anthropology minor. Hyde chose to apply to the Honors College because of the scholarships he was offered and to help build his resume to apply for medical school.The early registration and wide range of classes available to him have been the most beneficial part of Hyde’s Honors College experience. “I have gotten to take a wider range of classes, really rounding out my education,” Hyde said.Along with this, Hyde stated the best part of being a me...
When Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) expanded earlier this year, it answered the call when it came to the mental health of students being front and center. Shortly after that, the Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support (CARES) Center added additional resources to support students facing challenges with basic needs. Read the full story. ...