Kent State's Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement recognized three former EHHS students in it's 2024 Alumni Awards. Congratulations to Erica Dovin, '21, Vanessa Dianna Johnson, '79, '81, and Bea Shaheen McPherson, ’43, for being one of the 2024 recipients. Dovin, the recipient of the Outstanding New Professional Award, secured a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science.     Johnson is the winner of the Professional Achievement Award. She received a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and a master’s degree in Higher Education Admi...

A recent articulation agreement between Kent State University’s College of Applied and Technical Sciences (CATS) and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science provides a seamless pathway for students to earn a bachelor’s degree in mortuary science.Kent State’s associate of technical study’s individualized program to the bachelor of mortuary science is offered on the Regional Campuses. Once completed, this degree provides that pathway by which students can transfer to CCMS and immediately begin earning a bachelor’s degree in mortuary science.“We are excited to be able to offer this pathway to ...

The title “Champion” is rarely bestowed on anyone who hasn’t put forth great effort, dedication and a commitment to be the best.On the Kent State Regional Campuses, faculty members are earning that title through the Belonging Champions program that is creating communities of instructors working together to improve student belonging and success in their classes. According to Denise Bartell, Ph.D., senior associate vice president for Regional Faculty and Student Success, Champions use validated tools to gather actionable data from students and implement evidence-based practices proven to im...