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![Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., an associate professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, conducts research on Alzheimer’s disease.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD1Biology.jpg?VersionId=EBLqaa20BA7ycvZHa8hzfmjVi1lnGHN3&h=ec98a0f6&itok=DjLZXqih)
For decades, biologists researching a cure for Alzheimer’s disease have remained in the dark almost as much as the ailment’s victims. A Kent State University professor, however, is looking to stop the disease before it starts.
![Kent State University at Salem English Club members Aarika Denton, Julia Pitcock and Hannah Satterfield held summer writing workshops for area kids.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONALFEATUREEnglishClub.jpg?VersionId=P3Jvh7MC0rqS5M9Rq2lQV8OyVBW4VdwY&h=ec98a0f6&itok=UrRxGVmI)
Three Kent State University at Salem students planned summer writing workshops for area kids, teaching youngsters how to travel to far off places through writing and by using their imaginations.
![Ratchneewan Ross, associate professor in the College of Nursing, shared this photo of Lake Chautauqua.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SUMMERVACATIONRoss.jpg?VersionId=GO7CQKRN9BGYb5VtZ4.MR5neAVRx33aX&h=ec98a0f6&itok=mXKdcAnZ)
In this final feature, Kent State University employees shared some of their favorite summer vacation photos with e-Inside.
![Kent State University employees get active during a wellness event on the Kent Campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTO%20LEAD_wellnessofferings_HEADER.jpg?VersionId=akcgwatsKt7f5khdZzKHTnG4uJWuyRnn&h=ec98a0f6&itok=goP0sVdE)
Kent State University employees are reaping benefits from the university's OneWellU program, which offers services and resources designed to support faculty and staff physically, mentally and emotionally.
![Kent State's baseball program is one of five Kent State athletic programs to be recognized by the NCAA with a Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Athletic2.jpg?VersionId=ATIyyTqtL09sbPV9_ZB2vUFtGnXWXN3g&h=ec98a0f6&itok=TjaYtt-4)
For the second straight year, five Kent State University athletic programs are being recognized by the NCAA with Public Recognition Awards for outstanding academic performance.
![Kent State University at Ashtabula offers Ohio's only wine degree programs.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Ashtabula1.jpg?VersionId=wTcshdZRv48bqxjxoH.dy9kbEuODhHso&h=ec98a0f6&itok=xqFzH12c)
The state’s only wine degree programs, offered by Kent State University at Ashtabula, has hired Edward Trebets to lead the future development of the degrees and serve as a full-time faculty member in the two associate degree programs.
![Jeff Glidden, photographer with University Communications and Marketing, shared this photo of Grand Canal, near the Accademia, in Venice, during a recent trip.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Venice-Glidden-HeaderImage.jpg?VersionId=CBwcIMG1O0c8QUcJLE.bQ8pmXp6YvPLg&h=ec98a0f6&itok=-PzOwro9)
Kent State University employees shared some of their favorite summer vacation and staycation photos with e-Inside.
Three Kent State University public relations students from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication recently interned in governmental agencies and offices in Washington, D.C., putting their classroom lessons to the test.
![Members of Kent State’s Division of Student Affairs and Department of Public Safety pose for a photo with Kent State student Josh Paulin and his mother (fourth and fifth from left)during the presentation of the Public Safety Citizen’s Award.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-EagleScout1.jpg?VersionId=wq7VQxfLINd523n4_6sm29uvH0Jlfu.m&h=ec98a0f6&itok=OKUGRJ5c)
Kent State University freshman Josh Paulin recently saved a man’s life, which motivated Kent State’s Department of Public Safety to honor him for his heroic acts.
Mark D. Albaugh, of Uhrichsville, has been hired as the coach for cross country and track and field at Kent State University at Tuscarawas.