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Ms. Hoff is a registered nurse, who is currently pursuing a doctorate in Nursing Practice.
![Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren presented seven Kent State staff members with the 2019 President's Award of Distinction. Here, Melissa Sink (right), housekeeping manager, receives a surprise visit from President Warren.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/page/06.13.19%20Photo%20of%20President%20Warren%20and%20Melissa%20Sink.jpg?VersionId=WFbdTgPU548IU_EaeX7rMxODNAy1Yqn5&h=56d0ca2e&itok=u1C_pUqt)
Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren recently presented seven Kent State staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction.
![Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., will serve as Kent State University’s interim senior vice president and provost, effective July 1.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/06.11.19%20Photo%20of%20Kent%20State%20campus.jpg?VersionId=3v.tmasvwW0X_Zu9zrutmCtnHMzecuTV&h=10d202d3&itok=M5A53zkC)
Kent State University President-elect Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the role of interim senior vice president and provost, effective July 1.
![Kent State Professor Laura Davis Teaches a Class on May 4, 1970 Kent State Professor Laura Davis teaches a class on May 4, 1970.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/laura%20davis.jpg?VersionId=Lp9UkvBYX2N7xc0fLFJu_h9ZXelnRHAc&h=82f92a78&itok=TzriePiD)
A team of devoted Kent State faculty led the drive to achieve national recognition of the significance of May 4, 1970.
![Students Work Together in the Hot Shop to Transfer Melted Glass Onto Functional Object](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/drippy.jpg?VersionId=7qu5wrd.OgUHEih5P5jXE3TGN1Be4DBx&h=e6f36a9c&itok=W0Vqz4rb)
At first glance, it looks more like an art studio, make that a hot art studio ... music blaring, temperatures rising and a chatty atmosphere of collaboration. Anything but a college classroom. Most wear blue jeans and cotton shirts so they can easily sweat while perfecting their craft. In this case, glassblowing.
![Kent State Ashtabula's Wine Collection Including Sunset, Sunburst and 17°](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/vcsPRAsset_3465941_69382_1ffd0e1c-685e-420a-9f85-d8eb66f9d81c_0_0.jpg?VersionId=DarBLYQtFWolIQCwgMpeyeWPuHkx5lM.&h=06ac0d8c&itok=aLjn-873)
Enology students of Kent State University’s Ashtabula Campus are leaving a lasting impact with their high-quality luxury wines. One local wine connoisseur was so impressed with the wines, he featured them in a recent article in the Akron Beacon Journal.
![Kent State University students wearing their rainbow graduation stoles smile during the university’s 2019 One University Commencement.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/05.30.19%20Photo%20from%20Kent%20State%27s%202019%20One%20University%20Commencement.jpg?VersionId=yMTweOlHu0XK1t6htTaw5VPgTmCfKOsY&h=2e5cdddf&itok=7XEw4hHv)
A national organization has recognized Kent State University with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.
![Center for Architecture and Environmental Design](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Center%20for%20Architecture%20and%20Environmental%20Design_0.jpg?VersionId=k60RlVoTfAlctX38e4dLxEG5AZrBlwFF&h=e6f36a9c&itok=EZBnpQMJ)
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) created the AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium to advance university research that ties together building design and health concerns.
![Student and Faculty Celebrate the Launch of the Construction of the Design Innovation Hub](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Screen%20Shot%202019-05-28%20at%2011.07.13%20AM.png?VersionId=nxf9xJro_L7Q3RxuZQYdV6W_iMIWbHzc&h=a473a3eb&itok=OyRDb4gm)
The university celebrates the construction launch of the Design Innovation Hub. The upcoming addition to Kent State is a grassroots initiative aimed at designing new technologies as well as solving the world's problems.
![Kent State’s Honorable Registered Dietitians, Madison Jordan and Emily Reynolds along with Executive Chef, Billy Edmondson and Dining Staff](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Screen%20Shot%202019-05-28%20at%2012.06.33%20PM.png?VersionId=cCb4Wj7SzmuDFO5CEPr0SRmiwSdvFQwZ&h=9308f4a1&itok=r4zhuINe)
Kent State University Dining Services received recognition for the second year in a row at the 11th Annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala at the Tangier restaurant in Akron. Campus Executive Chef William Edmondson prepared roasted beet and arugula grilled cauliflower pizza and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies stuffed with espresso Marsala mascarpone. Chef Edmondson was assisted by registered dietitians Madison Jordan and Emily Reynolds.