For Kathy Wilson, Ph.D., diversity means not just having a campus where everyone should be included, respected and comfortable, but where people actually feel that way. Now, thanks to her hard work and dedication, that positive feeling is growing exponentially across the entire university. As a professor of economics, Dr. Wilson’s research has mostly focused on inequality and poverty. She recently led an initiative to give every member of the Kent State community the opportunity to add their voice to the conversation about the university’s climate to strengthen diversity overall. Kent State ...
Dr. David Dees, interim dean of Kent State University at East Liverpool, announced those students named to the Fall 2017 President’s or Dean’s lists. To qualify for the President’s List, students must have a 4.0 grade point average and must have completed 15 or more credit hours during the semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.40 or greater grade point average and must have completed 12 or more credit hours for the semester, the majority at the East Liverpool Campus. The students and their hometowns are: President’s List East Liverpool: Leeanne R...
The second Kent State County Classic basketball game will take place Tuesday, Jan. 30, as the Salem Quakers host the East Liverpool Potters for a matchup on the hardwood. Kent State’s Columbiana County campuses will welcome fans from both ends of the county for an exciting match-up, with activities throughout the game. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. Cheerleaders will toss out t-shirts throughout the game; there will be a drawing for a Kent State swag basket; and the Kent State mascot, Flash, will lead fans in a Flash Dance at half time. At the end of the game, a traveling plaque wil...
Something just did not seem right about the older man and young girl who were attempting to check into a Youngstown-area hotel in late 2016. The man seemed suspicious. The girl, whom he identified as his daughter, looked ill. When he provided a pre-paid credit card as tender for the room, a quick-thinking hotel clerk asked for his driver’s license because the card was not issued in someone’s name. The clerk then made up an excuse to step into a back office, telling the man that he had to run the card on a different machine in the back. Instead, the clerk called police and made a co...
Jan. 27: Janice Lessman-Moss: MFA, art professor in the School of Art and head of the Textile Arts Program, creates artwork that bridges ancient techniques with digital technology. Her weavings have been shown widely in the U.S. and internationally. Deeply committed to textile arts education, she was at the forefront of introducing her students to the use of jacquard electronic digital handlooms as part of the curriculum. Learn more about the School of Art Listen to the Elevations interview: ...
Few have seen the history of our world unfold like Dan Rather. The renowned journalist has been a constant presence for many monumental events – the Kennedy assassination, Watergate, the Berlin Wall, Tiananmen Square and 9/11 – to name a few. We are pleased to announce the former lead anchor of the CBS Evening News is coming to Kent State University to reflect on his experiences as a journalist, news anchor and multimedia producer. “Dan Rather has been a witness to events that profoundly affected our country, our campus and the world,” says Kent State Unive...
Senior interior design student and Honors College scholarship recipient Laura Montemagno thanks those who helped make her time at Kent State University possible. ...
For Kathy Wilson, Ph.D., diversity means not just having a campus where everyone should be included, respected and comfortable, but where people actually feel that way. Now, thanks to her hard work and dedication, that positive feeling is growing exponentially across the entire university. As a professor of economics, Dr. Wilson’s research has mostly focused on inequality and poverty. She recently led an initiative to give every member of the Kent State community the opportunity to add their voice to the conversation about the university’s climate to strengthen diversity overall. Kent State ...
Health coaching is provided by Be Well Solutions as part of our Employee Wellness program for all full-time, benefits-eligible employees on all campuses. Health coaching appointments are individualized, 30-minute sessions with a certified health coach with expertise in a variety of areas, including exercise, nutrition, stress management, tobacco cessation and general health. The next onsite health coaching dates will be Tuesday, Feb. 6, and Thursday, Feb. 22. All onsite sessions take place in 103 Heer Hall in the Employee Wellness Room. Employees are also able to schedul...
The IMPACT Solutions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers an array of resources and services available to employees and their families. IMPACT can assist with various work/life issues, such as eldercare, personal finances, family or marriage counseling, smoking cessation, resiliency skills training and so much more. By participating in this informational webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 10-11 a.m., you will learn much more about how IMPACT Solutions can support you with a range of services and resources that promote healthier, more balanced living. In addition, wit...