School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
When a Stanford University-led study ranked the world’s most influential researchers, Professor Elena Novak, Ph.D., was on the list — placing her among the top 2% of scientists cited by peers worldwide. For Novak, a professor of educational technology in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at Kent State’s College of Education, Health and Human Services, the recognition is less about personal accolade and more about what it signals for the field she loves.“What excites me about this recognition is that it reflects a body of work built on one central question: How can we crea...
For Ashley Costic, a communication studies major at 5XÉçÇř at Stark, creating content and connecting with audiences online has turned into a unique career opportunity.Costic, a 2023 graduate of Wadsworth High School, is already building a following as a TikTok social media influencer while pursuing a degree in communication studies.Costic chose Kent State Stark because it allowed her to stay close to home while still earning a degree from a university with a strong reputation. “I have always known that I wanted to further my education, just without having to live on c...
Happy wags and “happy, little brushstrokes” came together at Bob Ross Paint Night inside Oscar Ritchie Hall. Students were invited to destress from studying for midterms by recreating one of TV host Bob Ross’s iconic landscapes, with tips and technique demonstrations by Bob, via video. Therapy dogs were also on hand as canine ambassadors of comfort and chill. Kent State’s School of Multidisciplinary Social Sciences and Humanities hosted the event. Want to see YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@k...
Jason Zibart, B.S.P.H
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Catherine Rischar, B.S.P.H.
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