Congratulations to EHHS professors Christine Balan (Special Education), Associate Lecturer Kevin Eckert (Physical Education and Sport Performance) and Assistant Professor Meghan Magee (Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology) for being selected by Kent State women’s basketball senior student-athletes as their Most Valuable Professors.Balan was selected by Bridget Dunn, Eckert was chosen by Bianca Juzzo, and Magee was picked by Jenna Batsch.The announcement was made during a recent women's basketball game at the MACC vs. Northing Illinois University. Senior members of of the women's basketball...

POV shares insights from the Kent State University community on important topics. Sgt. Tricia Knoles, a 20-year law enforcement veteran with Kent State Police, teaches Blue Courage to help officers manage career-related emotional challenges affecting mental health. She instructs both academy cadets and experienced officers seeking mutual support in their demanding profession. When I started as a Blue Courage instructor, I didn't realize how deeply this program would impact not just new recruits, but veteran officers like myself. Today, this 16-hour training course has become mandatory acr...

Kent State University at East Liverpool is accepting nominations for its Lifetime Achievement Award, the Friends of the Kent State East Liverpool Award and the Community Partner Award. The deadline for nominations is March 28.The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes Kent State graduates for their professional accomplishments and community involvement. Nominees must have attended and/or received a degree from the East Liverpool Campus. This honoree will be recognized on the Wall of Fame in Purinton Hall. Download the Lifetime Achievement Nomination Form (PDF)The Friends of Kent State Universit...

Caroline Bunner is a Spanish major at Kent State University and recently studied abroad for a semester at the Universidad de Murcia in Spain. Caroline was interested in the Murcia program because of her major. “I have always wanted the opportunity to study abroad to experience a new culture, meet new people and places, and continue my education in a new environment. I especially wanted to immerse myself in Spanish, the language I study.” Finding the Perfect Spanish Language Study Abroad ProgramCaroline thinks the classes at Universidad de Murcia are perfect for students interested in...

Originally published on Kent State TodayWhen Drew DeGeorge graduates from Kent State University in May 2025 and enters the job market, he will be able to draw on the strong leadership and public speaking skills that he gained from the P.E.E.R. Success Academy program.   The P.E.E.R. (Peer Experiential Education and Reflection) Success Academy, which is a 2-credit-hour course, is designed to train students to cultivate and nurture critical skills. The course serves as a foundation for peer educator and peer leader positions across Kent State.DeGeorge, an accounting major fro...

As the temperatures continue to hover around freezing, and the sun makes rare appearances, have you noticed yourself feeling unmotivated or having feelings of sadness? Have your friends and family mentioned that you do not seem like yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you could be experiencing seasonal depression, a common type of depression among many students this time of year.    Fortunately, there are resources available at Kent State University to help you through this difficult time.  Jason Miller, Ph.D., director of The Counseling Center talked w...