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This summer, five students will complete the Addictions Counseling Certificate Program on the Trumbull Campus by engaging in real-world experiences.
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WKSU 89.7 recently received two Regional Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association in the categories of News Series and Excellence in Video.
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Learn how you can slow declines in memory loss and lower the risk of developing cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s or other dementias.
![Equity, Identity and Success in Student Affairs](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/kent%20graduation-0111_0_2.jpg?VersionId=p1wU9_l2EREKNPsNcPrfaKh3mrBJta3S&h=0ca74d23&itok=3CTzTwOy)
Student resources within the Equity, Identity and Success pillar are rich and provide many ways to get involved and stay connected during their college experience.
![Nursing students at Kent State](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Nursing%20Hero%20Image_0_1.jpg?VersionId=mINhdTzoYISN3ILVZBRxyR5nLpBMt4x7&h=e6f36a9c&itok=vPkJW90h)
Nursing professionals may wonder if the rewards of good pay, steady work, opportunities for advancement, and service to others is worth the risk during a pandemic.
![Mary Shank and Rob Kairis](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/2021-Staff%20Excellence%20Award%20RECIPIENTS%202021_2.jpg?VersionId=fjYf4rQPv5LlZYHKGY58ntL7gSOpoJ7l&h=e6f36a9c&itok=OaZLdBtq)
Stark Campus employees Mary Shank and Rob Kairis were named Kent State University staff member and administrator of the year.
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For help with your plant-based journey, consider scheduling a nutrition counseling session, joining a support community like WW, or exploring more plant-based recipes.