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February 2022 Social Media Recap

There was lots to love this month, Golden Flashes.

ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA HONORS SOCIETY INDUCTS 358 NEW MEMBERS

Kent State’s chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) honored student

Kent State Receives Military Friendly School Honor for 13th Year in a Row

Kent State University continues to exemplify leadership in its mission to support students as the Kent Campus is designated as a Military Friendly® School for the 13th consecutive year in a row, earning a Gold award. In addition, Kent State University at Trumbull earned a Silver award.

This Is Home: Recent Paintings by Luanne Redeye

Luanne Redeye grew up on the Allegany Indian Reservation in Western New York. It is from here where she draws inspiration incorporating community and family members into her paintings, which gives her works a strong personal and emotional component. 

“As a figurative artist my work is an intersection of autobiography and community. I depict my culture and the relationship between perception and experience through genre scenes and portraits of people from my home reservation in New York." - Luanne Redeye

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Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Establishing New Bachelor of Social Work Degree

The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Bachelor of Social Work degree during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 8. The new degree was developed based on the high demand for licensed social workers within the areas surrounding Kent State’s Regional Campuses.

Emerging Media and Technology Students Create Mobile App for Hudson Community TV

A group of four students recently gained valuable professional experience and public acknowledgement for their class project developing a mobile progressive web application for Hudson Community TV (HCTV). The project was conducted in partnership with IdeaBase, and Director Kristin Dowling helped mentor the team while they were working with the client.  

New Lab Combines Mixed, Virtual and Haptic Technologies To Provide Realistic Simulations for Students or Patients

Kent State has opened its newest research center, the IC Touch Lab, that will revolutionize the way medical students practice and patients rehabilitate. Headed by Kwangtaek Kim, assistant professor of Computer Science, the lab conducts various research projects involving haptic technology to expand the possibilities of medical and rehabilitation practices. 

Kent State Communications Professor featured on ‘Dr. Phil’ Podcast

Suzy D’Enbeau, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Communication Studies, was recently featured on “Dr. Phil” podcast “Phil in The Blanks” for her expertise on pronouns and the power of language.

Todd Starkey

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Todd Starkey

Head Women's Basketball Coach
Athletics
Kent

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

June 2016

Shane Roach

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Shane Roach

Video Producer/Director III
TeleProductions
Kent

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

May 2021

Kevin McQueen

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Kevin McQueen

IT User Support Analyst
Federated Desktop Support
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

December 2021

Eric Black

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Eric Black

Music Recruitment Coordinator
Glauser School of Music
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

November 2021

Changing the Future for Black Journalists

In the United States, only about five percent of journalists are Black or African-American, according to Zippia.com. 

HONORS COLLEGE SENATOR STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

In various situations and environments throughout life, it is important to have someone who is

Leadership Update

Kent State University President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the appointment of Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., as Kent State University’s new vice president for enrollment management.

Susan Calvin

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Susan Calvin

Kitchen Production Worker
Culinary Services
East Liverpool Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

November 2021

Four Glauser School of Music Students Participating in Collegiate Honor Band

Four members of the Kent Wind Ensemble, Jake McQuaid, Emily Butz, Tylor Davis and Brett Graves, will be part of the 2022 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Intercollegiate Band for the North Central Division Conference.

Meet the 2021-2022 Biodesign Challenge Team Representing Kent State at the BDC Summit

Five elite KSU students, from diverse backgrounds, are competing at the Biodesign Challenge international summit with their cutting-edge product.

Two Kent State Alumni Nominated for Art and Music Educator of the Year

Visual arts teacher Stephen Tomero and choir director Mary Meese and are among the finalists for the 2022 Stark County Art and Music Educator Awards. Both are alumni of Kent State’s College of the Arts.

Director's Note: March 2022

The argument for studying journalism has never been stronger. Just a quick glance at the news makes the case. We’re training students who will graduate equipped with strong writing skills – still the number one most important skill set according to all employers with whom I interact; technical skills to communicate using whatever equipment, software and tools are available; and the ethical decision-making skills necessary to function in a world where decisions are rarely cut and dry.

Catherine Meredith and Alice Blumenfeld Receive Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Awards

Congratulations to assistant professor of dance Catherine Meredith and adjunct dance faculty member Alice Blumenfeld on receiving Individual Excellence Awards in the choreography category from the Ohio Arts Council.

Scholarships & Awards

Scholarships & Awards for Students

Marty Erbaugh Student Entrepreneur Schol

Journalism Grad Develops Niche of Writing About Comics

A Kent State University alumnus has found a unique way to combine his passions and career after graduation. Nicholas Hunter, a 2020 Kent State graduate, recently discovered a way to combine two passions uncovered during his time at Kent State: writing and comic books.

Kent State Graduate Elected President of American Institute of Architecture Students

Kent State alumnus Cooper Moore, '21, was recently elected the President of the Board of Directors for the American Institute of Architecture Students after graduating in the fall. As president, Moore will lead the board during discussions and decisions. His other responsibilities include helping run the organization, marketing and carrying out the organization’s strategic plan. He will serve for a one year term in Washington, D.C.

Covering a Crisis From Day One

For recent journalism graduates, the COVID-19 pandemic has shaped their entry into the news industry. Young MDJ alumni have focused much of their professional careers on the pandemic, mostly with a Northeast Ohio angle — not just on case numbers or other statistics, but also on the effects on the economy, businesses and the healthcare industry.

Communicating on the Front Lines of a Pandemic

Public relations professionals are time and time again the backbone of communications and community building within their industries.

A Patriotic Classic Reimagined: Pianist Min Kwon’s America/Beautiful Project Comes to Kent

The Kent Keyboard Series continues its 2021-2022 season presenting Min Kwon’s America/Beautiful project, a collaboration with 75 American composers to write variations on “America The Beautiful,” performed by Kwon.

Student Researcher Identifies Potential Alternative to Antibiotics

During a summer research project at Kent State Geauga, nursing student Lauren Petrick succeeded in isolating a bacterial virus that shows promise as an alternative to antibiotics in fighting off intestinal bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, GI tract infections and even pneumonia. By teaming up with Kent State Geauga Associate Professor Sanhita Gupta, Petrick tackled this problem through Kent State University’s Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) last summer.

Kent State Geauga Fends Off Students’ Food Insecurity with Geauga Hunger Task Force Grant

When people consider hunger in America, they tend to think of people far away in urban centers. They don’t realize that food insecurity is a very real problem in Geauga County, even among college students. In order to combat this growing and troubling trend, Kent State University at Geauga is partnering with the Geauga Hunger Task Force (GHTF). Kent State Geauga received a $2,500 grant from the GHTF in January 2022 to assist in their mission “ensuring that no Geauga County residents go hungry.”

Never Stop Learning: A Professor's Journey into Audio Storytelling

The journalism field is an open arena for experimentation.

Students Earn First Place in Broadcast, Illustration at College Media Conference

The Associated Collegiate Press “promotes the standards and ethics of good journalism” and re

PNC Foundation Awards $75,000 to Kent State

The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to Kent State University to help ensure success among students who commonly face barriers in college. This grant aligns with PNC’s focus on addressing economic inequality among Black American and low- to moderate-income communities, and it will provide resources for students that will help them complete college and establish a strong foundation on which to build their careers.