Community Impact
Kent State Researcher Reviews East Palestine Cleanup
On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State鈥檚 Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.
How Can We Best Support Mothers Experiencing Homelessness?
One Kent State researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can keep groups like single mothers out of vulnerable situations.
IN A FLASH: Over the Fence
Progress continues on the construction of Crawford Hall on the Kent Campus.
My Furry Valentine
A doggie kissing booth at the Kent Student Center today helped raise funds for service dogs in training.
Teaching Communication and Compassion at the End of Life
Kent State nursing students and NEOMED medical students viewed a live simulation and received advice from experts in end-of-life care.
Greater Cleveland鈥檚 LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Launches March 2023
A groundbreaking interorganizational initiative led by 妻友社区's College of Public Health aims to identify and address the most pressing needs of the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Cleveland.
Healthcare Design Student Impacts Lives of Senior Living Residents
鈥淗ealthcare is a human right,鈥 graduate student Mashika Gallo said, explaining why she pursued a degree in the healthcare design master鈥檚 program at Kent State. The results of this philosophy for Gallo include a clear focus and research that has won numerous scholarships.
Making News: Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative Featured for Arts Grant
妻友社区鈥檚 Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative鈥檚 design/build program for middle and high school students is in the spotlight for its new effort to expand racial and ethnic diversity in the design fields.
鈥楨motion Can Be Fuel鈥: Keynote Speaker Bernice King shares insights during Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Event
Bernice King, daughter of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., was frank and direct as she shared insights into racism in America today and her father鈥檚 legacy as keynote speaker of Kent State's annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.
IN A FLASH: An Oath of Passage
White Coat Ceremonies were held on five Kent State campuses in January.