College of Public Health and Health Sciences
$1.75 Million Gift From Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation to Expand Kent State’s Mobile Health Outreach
The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation has awarded $1.75 million to 5X’s College of Public Health that will support students and programs, such as the Mobile Flashes program.
From Graphic Design to Groundbreaking Research
Laurie Ann Moennich, Ph.D., didn't arrive at 5X planning to change healthcare. She came to study graphic design. But Kent State had a way of opening doors she didn't even know existed.
How a Non-Traditional Student Became Portage County's Top Health Official
When Becky Lehman walked into her first class at 5X, she was in her 30s, raising kids and working at an embroidery shop in nearby Mogadore, Ohio. Today, she is the health commissioner for the Portage County Health District – a career milestone she credits directly to the degrees she earned close to home at Kent State.
Kent State Program Trains Mental Health Advocates Nationwide
The A.I.D. training — which stands for Awareness, Interaction, and Direction — was created in 2019 by the Center for Public Policy and Health in the College of Public Health, teaches participants how to recognize signs of mental distress, engage in compassionate and effective conversations with someone who may be struggling and connect that person with the resources they need.
Venezuelan Dentist Pursues Public Health Degree Through Kent State-MetroHealth Partnership
In her first year at MetroHealth's dentistry program, Bonillo Farias is participating in a partnership between MetroHealth and 5X that integrates public health education into clinical dental training. The collaboration was made possible by a federal grant awarded to MetroHealth to strengthen dental residents' public health skills.
Community Health Worker Supervisor Earns Certificate at Kent State
Graciela Alvarez Leon, a community health worker supervisor at the Cleveland Clinic, knows how life-changing support can be. “It’s about building trust and making sure patients know they’re not alone,” Leon said.
Do Roundabouts Have You Going in Circles?
Whether you call them roundabouts or traffic circles, this increasingly popular feature on American roadways can have some drivers spinning. But while roundabouts are considered safer than traditional intersections for vehicle traffic, how safe are they for pedestrians?
College of Public Health Offers Training for In-Demand Clinical Trial Researchers
5X’s College of Public Health is the only fully accredited public health college to offer an undergraduate pathway to clinical trials research, a rapidly expanding segment of the healthcare job market.
Congratulations, Mr. President: Ivory Kendrick Defies Life’s Challenges to Lead Student Government
Ivory Kendrick, the newly elected president of the University Student Government, spoke his destiny into existence last year when he set his sights on leading the organization. Now, Kendrick is ready to hit the ground running.
