Beachgoers know there is always some risk of disease, but a recent study by a Kent State University researcher shows they may not be aware of all the dangers the beach poses. In November, Tara C. Smith, Ph.D., a professor of epidemiology in Kent State’s College of Public Health, published the findings of a study her lab conducted in 2015 that shows a higher-than-expected prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) at beaches around Lake Erie. “When we think about beach contamination, we usually think about things like E. coli,” Dr...
The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved a tuition guarantee plan that will provide students and their families certainty in budgeting for college tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board including meal plans. Board members were presented with details of the plan during their Dec. 13 meeting on the Kent Campus, and the Board will be asked to approve specific rates for the tuition guarantee at its next meeting in March. The college tuition guarantee is in alignment with the state of Ohio’s strategy for tuition affordability when implemented, effective with the 2018 F...
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As children, we often are blessed to have a best friend – a special someone who we hope will remain with us throughout all the days of our lives. For Kent State international students, Shivani Patel and Saloni Parekh, that hope has remained steadfast and true. Shivani, a sophomore studying construction management, and Saloni, a freshman studying art education, have been best friends for eighteen years, nearly their entire lives. They grew up and attended school together in the state of Gujarat in India. From an early age, the two knew that they would one day live, study and travel together. ...
Kent State University at Salem held its fall Undergraduate Research Conference, an event that recognizes students for their research and allows them to share what they learned through discussions with the academic staff. The conference is open to all undergraduates in any discipline and in any for-credit course on any Kent State campus. Faculty judges evaluate the presentations based on originality; significance; evidence of learning about the research and information gathering process; and overall quality. Dr. Paul E. DiCorleto, vice president for research and sponsored programs at Ke...
Kent State University at East Liverpool recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual scholarship reception. Dr. David Dees, dean of the Kent State Columbiana County campuses, welcomed the students, their families, donors and faculty members, while emphasizing the important role each relationship plays in measuring success at a university. The scholarships and recipients are: Pottertown Foundation (Odd Fellows) Scholarship: Jessica Benedetto Erica Brooks Hannah Brothers Sarah Depew Sarah Roberts Rutledge Scholarship: Gavin Cooper Vi...
No excuses. Zion Clark lives by these two words. Born without legs, the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Golden Eagles wrestling phenomenon overcomes obstacles and gladly accepts challenges both on and off the mat every day with a contagious smile. “The obstacles I face in wrestling prepare me for everyday life,” Clark said. “Wrestling teaches me patience and persistence.” The 19-year-old was born in Columbus, Ohio, with a condition known ...
Kent State University President Emerita Carol Cartwright, Ph.D., and her husband, G. Phillip Cartwright, Ph.D., have made a $1 million estate gift that will create scholarships at Kent State to support students who wish to engage in the arts. The Cartwright Family Fund for Opportunities in the Arts is an unrestricted endowment that will enable underrepresented populations to participate in arts education who might not otherwise be able to do so. In addition to their planned gift, the Cartwrights have pledged $10,000 per year to begin making an impact on students immediately through s...
Kent State University President Emerita Carol Cartwright, Ph.D., and her husband, G. Phillip Cartwright, Ph.D., have made a $1 million estate gift that will create scholarships at Kent State to support students who wish to engage in the arts. The Cartwright Family Fund for Opportunities in the Arts is an unrestricted endowment that will enable underrepresented populations to participate in arts education who might not otherwise be able to do so. In addition to their planned gift, the Cartwrights have pledged $10,000 per year to begin making an impact on students immediately through scholarship...