Dr. insook kim School of teaching, learning and curriculum studies Dr. Insook Kim is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Education in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies and currently serving as a program coordinator. Dr. Kim has worked as a physical education teacher in public middle schools and received her Ph.D. in physical education teacher education in 2011.  Dr. Kim's research focuses on teaching effectiveness in K-12 physical education. She has focused in particular on what teachers know about their subject matter and how to transla...

In honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week, the School of Media and Journalism would like to congratulate its graduate students in the Class of 2021!  Graduate Student Appreciation Week was started in 1993 by the National Association of Graduate and Professional Students as a way to support and appreciate graduate and professional students. The week seeks to emphasize the contributions, impact, and value of graduate and professional students on campuses throughout the United States. The Division of Graduate Studies at Kent State is recognizing Graduate Student Appreciation ...

To infinity and beyond seems to be the goal for a dedicated faculty member committed to providing the next generation of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) students with the resources and knowledge to lay the foundation for their future accomplishments within the field. Joanne Caniglia, Ph.D, professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, recently received funding from the NASA Glenn Research Center, an institute located in Cleveland, to provide k-12 students with an immersive and educational experience focused on critical thinking, observati...

 This past weekend, on Saturday, April 3, the Honors College hosted its annual Senior Honors Recognition Ceremony for graduating Honors College seniors. In years past, the event has been an in-person luncheon, to which seniors bring their friends or families to celebrate their success in the Honors College. This spring, in light of the pandemic, the ceremony was entirely virtual. The event was introduced and hosted by the Dean of the Honors College, Dr. Alison Smith, and throughout the ceremony, all Honors College staff members congratulated graduating honors students on their accomplishm...

Kent State University’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.  NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) has selected Kent State’s Exploration Plan – Major Action Plan program as the 2021 NASPA Excellence Bronze Award winner for the Academic Advising, Careers, Graduate Professional Category.  The NASPA Excellence Award recognizes and highlights innovative initiatives related to the programs, policies, procedures, best practices or services.  “In the fall o...