Dr. Beverly Warren will remain president of Kent State University through at least 2020. On May 11, the Kent State University Board of Trustees voted to extend Warren’s employment agreement through June 30, 2020. “Kent State has developed tremendous momentum under President Bev Warren’s exceptional leadership,” said Dennis Eckart, chair of the Kent State Board of Trustees. “Extending Bev’s contract expresses our strong confidence in her leadership and the university’s direction. She is critical in enabling us to meet our key goals going forward.” Warren became the university’s 12th presi...
Kent State University at Salem recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual Student Awards Ceremony, as well as faculty, staff and community members. The awards and recipients are: Scholarship Awards Kent State Salem Advisory Board Scholarship: Holly Delucia Sierra Petrella Lindsey Stewart Kent State Alumni Scholarship: Betty Richey Donna J. Sedzmak Student Survivor & Caregiver Scholarship: David Shafer Joseph P. and Donna Sedzmak Accounting & Business Scholarship: Branson Wilms Mary Byers H...
Six visiting artists will present lectures as part of the summer 2016 Kent Blossom Art workshops. All lectures take place at 6 p.m. in the Center for the Visual Arts, Room 165, and are free and open to the public. Click on each date below for additional information on the artist's visit. Lecture Date Artist Workshop Thurs., May 19 Steve Roden painting/drawing Fri., May 27 Angela Dufresne painting/drawing Wed., June 1 Lauren Gallaspy ceramics Thurs., June 2 Corrie Slawson printmaking ...
Walk the halls of some secondary private schools in Ohio and you will see students adorned in what appears to be typical school attire: striped skirts, traditional ties and stark white button-up oxfords. What you won't see is the hard work behind the attire. What you do not see are the amazing women around the globe who use sewing skills, passed down from generation to generation, to craft the uniforms. Nor do you see a Kent State University alumna whose heart for humanity has turned a fashion dream into an ethical business that empowers women out...
The 10th annual Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Awards Ceremony was held at the Kent Student Center Ballroom on April 23, 2016. Kent State University’s College of Nursing hosted the diamond anniversary celebration with nearly 200 people in attendance, including award recipients, guests, faculty and staff. The recipients, or “preceptors,” were from 25 Northeast Ohio hospitals, clinics, health networks, private medical practices and public health agencies. These individuals were nominated by Kent State nursing students, faculty and staff. The award recognizes preceptor...
Dr. Steve Nameth, dean of Kent State University Columbiana County campuses, announced that this year’s commencement speaker is Ohio Rep. Timothy Ginter. The Kent State Salem ceremony is Friday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Center Auditorium. A reception will be held immediately after the ceremony for graduates and their family and friends. The Kent State East Liverpool ceremony is Friday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Memorial Auditorium. A reception will be held from 6-7 p.m. in the Quiet Study Lounge of Purinton Hall for graduates and their family and friends. Ginter serves as state r...
The Stress-Free Zone returns to the Kent State University Library on Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10, from 3 - 5 p.m. to give students a break from studying for finals. The much-loved Dogs on Campus Pet Therapy Program® will be back once again, and snacks and beverages will be provided. Karen Hillman, director of marketing, communications and public relations for University Libraries, said the Stress-Free Zone is one of the most popular events for students. “Students are encouraged to take a break from their studies, pet the dogs and enjoy popcorn and beverages,” Hillman said. “Even p...
Six first-year honors students on the Kent State Salem Campus took the initiative to organize a research project that enhanced their learning experiences, despite not earning grades or class credit for their work. “We chose to do this and organized it all ourselves. We were not pushed by anyone but ourselves to pursue this,” explained Brianna Parfaite, an English major. “We all gained so much more than any grade could have given us.” Aside from Parfaite, the other students who participated included Ashley Burcaw, pre-nursing; Michelle Santini, pre-nursing; Skylar Wiggers, psychology; Lindsey...
Kent State University at Tuscarawas recently held the inaugural induction ceremony for the Gamma Sigma chapter of Alpha Delta Nu, the national associate degree nursing honor society. “We are so pleased to have these students who have excelled academically, are of good character and have the ability to enhance the future of the nursing profession inducted into Alpha Delta Nu,” stated Joan Lappin, Director of the Associate Degree Nursing program. “Our inaugural group of inductees include: Brittany R. Benson of Navarre, Kristyn L. Casteel of Stone Creek, Jennifer L. Miller of Uhric...
Kent State University at Salem recently recognized three employees with Campus Excellence Awards, recognizing exemplary teaching and service to the campus. Dr. Louise Steele was recognized as the outstanding fulltime faculty member. She is an assistant professor of biology and has taught on the Salem Campus for four years. A native of Brockway, Pa., Steele received her bachelor of science in biology from Penn State-Erie. She earned her Ph.D. in molecular biology and microbiology from Case Western Reserve University. She now lives in Alliance. Dr. Daniel Dankovic was recognized as the ...