Representatives from several local healthcare facilities participated in a recent career fair on the Salem Campus, meeting with radiology students and nursing students set to graduate soon. The facilities included Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation’ Auburn Skilled Nursing; Dispatch Health Imaging; Southerncare Hospice; Summa Health; Inspira Health Group; Salem Regional Medical Center; Mayo Clinic; Akron Children’s Hospital; Aultman Alliance Community Hospital; Cleveland Clinic; Mercy Health; Mount Carmel Health System; East Liverpool City Hospital; Select Specialty Hospita...

The Kent State seal features a soaring chimney swift, yet few people are aware of the bird’s importance to the local ecosystem and the threat humans pose to its survival. “Humans have actually destroyed their habitat,” said Caitlyn Skilton, a senior zoology major. “They're going to become extinct eventually if we keep destroying their habitats.” Skilton, who has a photojournalism minor, wanted to help others gain an appreciation for the chimney swift and its role in the environment. So, she decided to create an immersive experience in the Design Innovation Hub’s Blank_Lab. The chi...

My name is Cameron Gmitra and I recently graduated with a degree in actuarial mathematics with a minor in computer science. At KSU, I have enjoyed my time learning more about math and computer science. Kent State’s excellent math and computer science programs have challenged me to become a better critical thinker and given me the skills I need to succeed. Actuarial mathematics is a blend of math, finance and statistics as they relate to insurance, with the goal to become an actuary after graduation. Prospective actuaries must take a sequence of exams to become credential...