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The Walls Community Garden was awarded the Kent State University Outstanding New Service Initiative in 2018. The Garden was recognized for understanding the needs of the community and making a distinct impact on it. In addition, the Garden…

The College of Public Health presented Distinguished Student Awards at the 2018 Spring Award Ceremony: BSPH Awardees Alison Harmatz Jason Zibart MPH Awardees Isha Grover Morgan Murphy Joy Yala PhD…

When James Hardy came to Kent State University in September 2009 to work in the Office of the President, he knew he wanted to continue his education as a graduate student. But there was one major problem… James didn’t know what program was…

Olivia is currently the Injury Prevention Coordinator in the Harm Reduction Program at Hamilton County Public Health. HCPH oversees the Prescription Drug Overdose grant funded by the Ohio Department of Health. Its purpose is to reduce…

Beachgoers know there is always some risk of disease, but a recent study by a Kent State University researcher shows they may not be aware of all the dangers the beach poses.   In November, Tara C. Smith, Ph.D., a professor of…

Antibiotic resistance is a public health crisis that threatens the lives of millions of people around the world. Yet, according to a new report released Aug. 29, the U.S. policy response fails to adequately address this major challenge.…

Dr. Sheryl Chatfield (Assistant Professor) is one of 14 international post doctoral or early career researchers accepted into the inaugural workshop, “From junior to senior researcher in research on ageing and health,” at the…

Kent State University’s College of Public Health is receiving national recognition for its online Master of Public Health degree. The Best Schools ranked Kent State 22 among colleges and universities around the country. It selected…

Tara Smith shares how she incorporates zombies into her professional work.