In late November, Kent State University at Trumbull sophomore Deneen Penn was crowned Miss Ohio Collegiate America 2017. Penn, who is a graduate of Maplewood High School and a business management major at Kent State Trumbull, now advances to compete for the title of Miss Collegiate America, from June 26-July 1, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Penn will compete in three phases: Interview, Fun Fashion and Evening Gown. In the interview that helped her earn the crown of Miss Ohio Collegiate America, Penn presented her résumé, which included an array of accomplishments and community services. One of t...
New play is based on hit 1980s television show Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance Professor Tamara L. Honesty helped to bring a beloved 1980s television series to the stage in the Human Race Theatre Company's world premiere production of Family Ties. Honesty served as scenic designer for the production, which ran from June 1-25 at Human Race's venue in Dayton, Ohio, and continues the story of the famous fictional Keaton family. The play, written by Daniel Goldstein and produced by Araca Media & Entertainment, rejoins the Keaton family 20 years after the end of the tel...
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The School of Digital Sciences is pleased to announce that it has released a form which will allow Kent State students to send in their personal DSCI experiences and stories! The submissions have the potential to be featured on the DSCI website where all students, current and potential, will be able to read and get a feel for what it's like to be on the path of a Digital Scientist! If you have a story you feel is worth sharing, or even if you would like to share how much you're enjoying your time in DSCI, then click here, or the button below, to begin! DSCI Testimonial Sub...
KeyBank Foundation has granted $1 million to Kent State University to support programs to increase the recruitment, retention and graduation rates of underrepresented students consistent with the university’s continued mission to help all students reach their full potential in earning a degree. Attention to academic quality and student success is a cornerstone of Kent State’s students-first commitment. This focus begins with the strategic recruitment of talented and diverse students, and continues with the commitment to support students as they learn to thrive in an academically challenging...
Kent State University’s Employee Wellness Office is pleased to co-host its spring car seat safety inspection on Tuesday, June 20, from 3-6 p.m. at Kent State’s Child Development Center parking lot located at 775 Loop Rd. in Kent. Statistics show that four out of five car seats are installed incorrectly. Keep your child safe by making sure your child's car seat is properly installed. If you have more than one car seat or base, feel free to have them each inspected. You do not have to have your child with you for the inspection, but they are certainly welcome to attend. If you have your vehic...
When someone suffers a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or brain tumor, one of the common symptoms is aphasia, a disorder that arises from damage to portions of the brain, usually the left side, that are responsible for language. It impairs the expression and understanding of language as well as reading and writing. About 1 million people in the United States currently have aphasia, and nearly 180,000 Americans acquire it each year, according to the National Aphasia Association. But, there is not a consensus in the medical community on how to best provide rehabilitation for those afflict...