Timothy Mikes is a graduate student in Kent State University’s College of Public Health with a specialty in epidemiology. He’s also on the autism spectrum and using his perspective to enhance the university experience for other students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). When Timothy Mikes relates the story of how he went from studying nursing as an undergraduate to becoming a graduate student in the College of Public Health, it unfolds as a logical progression from step-to-step. His interest in health took him from nursing, to biology and then finally to public health. Mikes used hi...

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Brenda Burke and Sean Broghammer Join Kent State’s Division of Enrollment Management Just as Kent State was transitioning to social distancing and working from home, two new employees were beginning their roles with the university: Brenda Burke as Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, Student Financial Aid; and Sean Broghammer as Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, Admissions. Effective mid-March, Brenda Burke is responsible for the development of comprehensive strategic planning as it relates to student financial aid and scholarship functions. She provi...

Through multiple organizations and collaborations on and off campus, Kent State University ended 2019 as a more sustainable campus, and those who contributed to sustainable efforts worked hard to reduce the university’s carbon footprint leading to the university being honored with the Keep Ohio Beautiful award for Colleges and Universities. Keep Ohio Beautiful is the Ohio affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, a national nonprofit with a goal of keeping communities clean and green. The organization provides resources to help put a stop to littering, enforce and encourage recycling and beautif...

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has established a COVID-19 Response Webpage to provide resources and information to assist passengers who travel during this time. TSA is ready to meet the current and future security needs of the nation’s transportation systems and remains dedicated to keeping travelers and traveler support members healthy and safe. The website will inform travelers of current procedures to expect during security checks, current airport closures or flight cancellations, active COVID-19 cases and their locations, as well as, other FAQs for secure travel. Find ...

Watch Fashion Show 2.0, a completely virtual showcase highlighting the creativity, craftmanship and resiliency of our seniors! The show promises to embody an eclectic assortmentof styles, materials and concepts. It will offer a bright, fast paced, revealing look at each student'sunique, personal style, creativity and inspiration. Interspersed will be messages of encouragement andcongratulations from designers and key stakeholders in the fashion industry, donors and more! You can watch the show live starting April 24 at 7 pm ET. (While you’re there, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube ...