On Friday, May 13, hundreds of family, friends and faculty filled Packard Music Hall to celebrate the graduation of more than 225 candidates at Kent State University at Trumbull’s Commencement. Special guests included Student Speaker, Nicole Sandrella; Commencement Speaker, Jennifer Roller; and Alumni Representative, Stephanie Smith, who is a Kent State professor and Community Advisory Board member for Kent State University at Trumbull. Sandrella, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, double-majoring in English and Psychology, closed her address with a quote borrowed from the novel “Peter a...

Outstanding faculty members and community members were recently acknowledged at Kent State University at Tuscarawas.  During the Spring Awards Ceremony two professors were acknowledged for their teaching excellence. Dr. Christopher Roman received the 2016 Full Time Distinguished Teaching Award and Dr. Todd Hartline received the 2016 Part-Time Distinguished Teaching Award. These gentlemen were recognized for their enthusiasm and commitment to their profession, and for possessing a comprehensive knowledge of their subject matter, effective organization and presentation of their subject matt...

Following a national search, Kent State University has selected Shay Davis Little, Ph.D., to serve as vice president for student affairs. Little has served as interim vice president for student affairs since Aug. 1, 2015. She will begin serving as the permanent vice president for student affairs on May 14. Little will lead Kent State’s Division of Student Affairs and institutional efforts aimed toward enhancing the engaged co-curricular lives of all Kent State students within the eight-campus system. The vice president for student affairs directs staff in a wide variety of student affairs fun...

On May 12, more than 200 faculty, friends, and family celebrated Kent State University at Trumbull’s 2016 Spring Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates at the Convocation and Pinning Ceremony. Congratulation to our graduates! Gena Bassett, Seth, Bixel, Justin Cibik, Kendra Ellenberger, Karen Fisher, Tyler Furrie, Danielle Harper, Lindsey Hinton, Katrina Leonhard, Sara McGilbra, Tyler Morrall, Jessica Rogozan, Shawnda Summerlin, Maria Stumpo, and Valryi Tursack Cum Laude Vera Coulter, Meghan Curran, Amanda Ellis, Natalie Emerine, and Rebekah Steider Magna Cum Laude Amanda Ra...

What keeps some students in low-income, ethnically diverse school districts from succeeding? A Kent State University researcher suggests it may have a lot to do with their ability to envision bright future career pathways. Cassandra Storlie, Ph.D., an assistant professor and researcher in Kent State’s School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences, is nearing the end of a study in the Painesville City Local School District in Painesville, Ohio, near Cleveland, funded by a grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. Storlie said the majority Latino district has received Ds and...

An incredible milestone for many was celebrated on the evening of May 11 during the International Graduate Student Reception, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom to accommodate the numerous international graduates who were in attendance as well as their family and friends. The event was co-sponsored by the Office of Global Education and the Kent State Alumni Association and led by emcee Carrie Circosta, Associate Director of International Alumni Relations. Carrie used her time before the audience to encourage them to remain actively connected to Kent State by becoming a member o...

Despite the fact that the building has been open to students since January, Palazzo Vettori was given its official inauguration on a sunny Sunday afternoon, April 17, before a small gathering of local Italian dignitaries and numerous Kent State representatives, including Florence students and faculty, executive staff members, trustees and several key donors. The festivities included a ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication as well as several student led tours of the building for the invited guests. The dedication included addresses by Todd Diacon, Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Pr...

Kent State University at East Liverpool recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual Wall of Fame and Honors Banquet, as well as the support from community members. Thomas D. Snow received the Lifetime Achievement Award, based on his professional career, community service and support of Kent State East Liverpool. He has served on the Campus Advisory Board for the last 10 years and is the immediate past president. Dr. Herschel A. Rubin received the Friend of the Campus Award, first given in 1989 to his late wife, Elsa. The Rubins supported the East Liverpool Camp...