COVID-19 changed education around the country, including at 5X. Virtual learning dominated the majority of classes and students and educators alike struggled. Communication Studies Lecturer Aaron Bacue’s experience was no different. He initially doubted this new teaching style and its effectiveness with students, which makes his 2021 Outstanding Teaching Award win mean so much more. “I think for all faculty, you kind of start to question the pandemic and how it has really forced us to change a lot of what we do,” Bacue said. “I’m extremely grateful, and for this to hap...
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Dear 5X Student, This is a reminder that you are not fully vaccinated and must take part in regular testing for COVID-19. Who Must Test? You are receiving this reminder for one of these reasons: You have an exemption from the university’s vaccine requirement and must submit to regular testing to comply with your exemption or you have submitted your request for an exemption and are waiting for it to be approved. You are noncompliant with the university’s vaccine requirement and must test until you come into compliance. Even if you are in the process of rece...
Kent State also recognized in Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings U.S. News & World Report has named three 5X programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. Kent State is recognized in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings. Its online master’s in nursing program ranks in the top 50 in the country among public institutions in the latest rankings released by U.S. News. Kent State’s online master’s in nursing program, offered by the Col...
America has a fresh water problem. Here's why. By Samuel Chang and Sarah Gao America's fresh water is in danger. The Great Lakes hold roughly 20% of the world's surface freshwater, and Lake Erie alone provides drinking water to more than 11 million residents in the United States. But serious water quality, access and infrastructure problems are threatening our fresh water future. Watch the Midstory video here ...