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![Pictured from Kent State's College of Nursing, are: Tracey Motter, associate dean of Academics; Kay Gianantonio, 2018-2020 Jonas Scholar; Nicole Lewis, 2020-2022 Jonas Scholar recipient; and Lisa Onesko, professor and director of the DNP Program. Pictured from Kent State's College of Nursing, are: Tracey Motter, associate dean of Academics; Kay Gianantonio, 2018-2020 Jonas Scholar; Nicole Lewis, 2020-2022 Jonas Scholar recipient; and Lisa Onesko, professor and director of the DNP Program.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/JonasScholarAward2022_1500x600_0_1.jpg?VersionId=hRjO.C2341oDSq9tCch2Bwxp47Mgsa4c&h=e6f36a9c&itok=G0fyvSUP)
Two-time Kent State University alumna and current Doctor of Nursing Practice student Nicole K. Lewis, MSN ‘20, was selected by Jonas Philanthropies, a leading national philanthropic funder of graduate nursing education, as a 2020-2022 Jonas Scholar Award Recipient.
![Matthew Williams and his fashion collections](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Matthew%20Williams%20Banner_Final.png?VersionId=k_9eGy2bpUutK4tTaY4dPI7A.VB1u_o3&h=e6f36a9c&itok=3VMu7JGx)
Imagine making a dress out of LEGO dots. Matthew Williams, a junior fashion design major at Kent State, is doing just that.
![Student studying near sculpture installation on campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/723_0.jpg?VersionId=9j6ZysoCf3PYJKoncc9RNCk4MezU6BgE&h=252f27fa&itok=VAomBKEX)
You're never far from a piece of art on the Kent Campus.
Kent State University alumnus Earl Miller, Ph.D., a leading cognitive neuroscientist, and his wife Marlene Wicherski were recognized at the university’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, for their $2 million commitment to support research programs and students in Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute.
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The Office of the Surgeon General recently released a report on workplace mental health and well-being, and Kent State University was highlighted as a strong example of mental health support.
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From a mascot superhero to creative clouds to student pilots flying to victory, Kent State University's storytelling skills received high marks from MarCom, an international competition that honors excellence in marketing and communications that also recognizes the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals.
![The Center for Undergraduate Excellence is the home of University College.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/20221007_BC_220429_UC_Brand_442_0.jpg?VersionId=GvFgaQDnpj7YMobjJ03K0gTFt6XdNJhZ&h=10d202d3&itok=S-RNfIyQ)
Kent State's University College helps students decide on the degree program — and career path — that's right for them.
![Tracey L. Bale, Ph.D., is keynote speaker for the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium at Kent State University. Tracey L. Bale, Ph.D., is keynote speaker for the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium at Kent State University.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/bale_0.jpg?VersionId=cuobScC3zDNFBXKYX7o_W8avMxJMTviC&h=b8523c7c&itok=3wyOwJab)
Kent State University’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium began Thursday with a keynote address by Tracy L. Bale, Ph.D., titled "The biology of trauma: Understanding risk and resilience."
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President Todd Diacon is on the move – literally – as part of his new video series called “What’s the Big Idea?”
The debut performance of “What We Learned While Alone: Global Voices Speak to the Pandemic’’ took place in the auditorium of the National Academy of Science in Washington, D.C., on Monday night.