Nine students from Kent State's College of Business recently met the President of Iceland, His Excellency Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, during their study abroad trip to Europe. The group also met U.S. Ambassador Robert C. Barber on May 30 as part of their International Experience in Entrepreneurship course. "They both spent time with our students and provided some excellent words of wisdom, advice and networking opportunities," said Craig Zamary, faculty member who led the trip. "The Startup Iceland Event and course was a great success and a positive experience for the student...
Nine students from Kent State's College of Business recently met the President of Iceland, His Excellency Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, during their study abroad trip to Europe. The group also met U.S. Ambassador Robert C. Barber on May 30 as part of their International Experience in Entrepreneurship course. "They both spent time with our students and provided some excellent words of wisdom, advice and networking opportunities," said Craig Zamary, faculty member who led the trip. "The Startup Iceland Event and course was a great success and a positive experience for the student...
Kent State receives two worksite wellness awards for championing physical fitness, health and wellnessKent State University has been named a 2016 Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites recognition program. The award distinguishes employers who champion the health and fitness of their employees by creating a culture of physical activity and health and wellness in the workplace.Kent State also received the association’s Worksite Innovation Award, granted to employers who have creatively implemented programs that promote physical activity in the workplace ...
Kent State receives two worksite wellness awards for championing physical fitness, health and wellness Kent State University has been named a 2016 Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites recognition program. The award distinguishes employers who champion the health and fitness of their employees by creating a culture of physical activity and health and wellness in the workplace. Kent State also received the association’s Worksite Innovation Award, granted to employers who have creatively implemented programs that promote physical activity in the workpl...
On Sept. 10, the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center 2016-17 season launches with Resurrection – A Journey Tribute, the first of 21 diverse and high-quality performances. The season also will feature comedy, dance, Broadway shows and additional concerts. “We have four outstanding Broadway shows on this year’s schedule,” says Brad Bielski, Ph.D., dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State Tuscarawas. “David Mitchell, our general manager, applied his extensive theatre and Broadway show background to carefully choose 42nd Street, Saturday Night Fever, Riverdance a...
64 Golden Flashes receive diplomas in spring 2016 The 2016 Kent State University Golden Flashes have shattered the record for the highest annual grade point average (GPA) in program history. They also broke the record for the most students with a perfect 4.0. Collectively, this year’s graduates posted a 3.264 grade point average (GPA) and were responsible for a combined 22 Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular season and tournament championships over the last four years. Also, out of the 425 student-athletes, 57 earned a 4.0 GPA – breaking the previous record of 41 ...
Kent State receives two worksite wellness awards for championing physical fitness, health and wellness Kent State University has been named a 2016 Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites recognition program. The award distinguishes employers who champion the health and fitness of their employees by creating a culture of physical activity and health and wellness in the workplace. Kent State also received the association’s Worksite Innovation Award, granted to employers who have creatively implemented programs that promote physical activity in the workpl...
From Half Way Around the World, Student Pursues Ph.D. at Kent State Chynarkul Ryskulova hopes to eventually have an impact on reforming the Kyrgyzstan education system After attending Kent State University as a Fulbright Visiting Scholar during the 2011/2012 academic year, Chynarkul Ryskulova has recently returned to the KSU campus from her home in Bishek, Kyrgyzstan to pursue her Ph.D. in the Higher Education Administration Program. In addition to the pursuit of her Ph.D., Chynarkul plans to research the U.S. education system, including its accreditation system, assessme...
Students learn about "Tropical Diseases of Latin America" An education abroad program finds KSU students in Brazil June, 2016 -- During the recent summer intersession in May, Dr. Mark James, Ph.D. of the College of Public Health led a group of students to Brazil on a unique study program. "KSU public health students were on the rise," stated Dr. James, "along with the sun on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro (see above photo)." The study program was hosted by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), a KSU international partnership located in Rio. There, KSU students r...