Stark Campus Security Officer Recognized for Life-saving Actions Randal Riffle, Kent State University at Stark security officer, has been recognized twice for performing a life-saving procedure that he learned during professional development training. Earlier this year, Riffle found himself in an emergency situation that required him to act immediately. This involved performing the CAT tourniquet, a life-saving procedure that he had just learned in “Stop the Bleed” training, led by Mercy Trauma Center staff. “Randy was educated on what to do and applied what he learned,” said Dean De...
In recognition of their outstanding performance and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Katie Mattise, Assistant Director for the LGBTQ+ Center, has been named the Vice President's Shining Star recipient for academic year 2018-19. Congratulations Katie! Learn more about Katie Mattise ...
Remember cybersecurity should not be limited to just the home or office. It is very important to practice safe online behavior when preparing for your vacation. So, who’s ready for a summer vacation? As everyone knows, no matter where you’re headed, having fun and relaxing is the goal. If you’re going to be traveling abroad, there’ll be plenty to think about in preparation – including what clothes you’re going to take and exciting places you’re going to visit. Individuals face a variety of threats when traveling and best practices should start long before boarding the plane. For instance, d...
The Student Multicultural Center (SMC) wrapped up the academic year with our Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados cultural pre-commencement celebration. We reached another record high by having over 290 graduates register to participate in Karamu. The students shared their reflections and mentioned that they felt the event overall was excellent and that they felt valued and culturally affirmed during the ceremony. We are quite busy this summer as well: We are hosting 18 students as part of the Academic S.T.A.R.S. (Students Achieving and Reaching for Success) program this summer. ...
The Office of Faculty and Graduate Student Retention, Inclusion and Success, in collaboration with the Provost Office, is hosting the Access and Support for Successful Undergraduate Research Experience (ASSURE) Program for its third summer. This eight-week multidisciplinary summer research experience allows undergraduate students to conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor from their field of interest. In the previous two years, the program had three and four students, respectively. This year the number of participating students increased to twelve. These twelve student...