University News

IN A FLASH: Coastal Kent State?
An early morning shroud of fog gave campus an entirely new look.

College of Nursing Student Named Jonas Scholar Award Winner
Two-time ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø 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.

Amoaba Gooden Among Notable Executives in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Amoaba Gooden, vice president of Kent State's Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, who has been named to Crain's Cleveland 2022 Notable Executives, is featured in Crain's 2022 Notable Executives in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Q&A.
Neuroscience Symposium Brought Top Researchers to Kent State
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø 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.

Kent State Students are Excited, Confused ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Upcoming Mid-Term ElectionÂ
Some Kent State students who are first time voters expressed excitement as they hurried to class or the library on Oct. 31, 2022, a week before the midterm elections. Other students said they were voting, but they had not registered to vote before the deadline in Ohio which was Oct. 11, 2022, for the Nov. 8, election.

Applying to Graduate School? Learn Secrets From an Insider
As a senior at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø in 2019, Ya’el Courtney recalls well the advice she was given about applying to graduate school – some was helpful, but a lot missed the mark.

Looking for Student Loan Debt Relief? Here’s What You Need to Know.
The University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at Kent State provided an information session to assist students, alumni and university community members with this student loan debt relief program. Brenda Dillon, assistant director of Student Financial Aid, provided attendees with the latest information regarding the program.

Surgeon General Highlights Kent State as Strong Example for Rest of the Country
The recently released a report on workplace mental health and well-being, and ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø was highlighted as a strong example of mental health support.

IN A FLASH: A Kent State Ghost Story
A Kent State employee shares a strange experience he had on the second floor of the Kiva.

Supporting Students by Listening Without Judgement
October marked Mental Health Awareness month at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø. Although October doesn't align with the National Health Observance calendar, it was chosen because the need for mental health support peaks during October, according to Recreation and Wellness Services.