Student Life
Salem Nursing Lab Welcomes New Birthing Simulator And Its Baby
To welcome its new birthing manikin and the infant it delivers, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing department held a baby shower complete with games, snacks, gifts and decorations.
I PROMISE Fourth Graders to Take Over Kent State鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute
5X社区鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 29, will welcome 94 fourth-grade students from Akron, Ohio鈥檚 I PROMISE School for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.
A Savvy Start: Why Ohio Should be in Your Post-Grad Plans
The 2023 U.S. News and World Report rankings list New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco as some of the most expensive cities in which to live. Ohio, on the other hand, has some of the lowest living expenses in the nation, making it an ideal home for recent college graduates.
IN A FLASH: Working in a Waterjet Wonderland
Students can create holiday decor using a state-of-the-art waterjet cutter.
Iraq Veteran Finds Support in Facing PTSD, Brain Trauma While Seeking Degree
Brian Gliba, who left the Army as a captain, says he feels that Kent State supports veterans and has helped set him up for success.
鈥淵ou鈥檝e Got Options鈥 Exhibit Showcases Connection Between Self-Expression, Design And Mental Health
The relationship between college students and mental health remains important as students may experience stress and burnout due to strenuous routines and other factors. Kent State鈥檚 current mental health campaign has allowed a university-wide discussion regarding mental health and the stigmas associated with talking about it.
The Mentoring Life Cycle
Mentoring has always been a valuable part of life for Christa Porter, Ph.D., associate dean for the Graduate College. The mentoring process never ends, according to Porter. She believes that mentees are meant to grow up and become mentors, passing on the mantle and creating a life cycle of mentorship.
The Heart of Teaching
After decades as a pastor, David Zachrich had a sudden and dramatic reevaluation of his life. A life-threatening heart attack 15 years ago forced him to step back and reconsider his path. Zachrich鈥檚 cardiologist challenged him to find something to do that he enjoyed. Zachrich immediately thought of teaching, something he very much wanted to do as a second career, and now he's won an award for it.
More Than 400 People Shared Food, Fun and Recipes at the International Cook-Off
The International Cook-Off Competition, the Office of Global Education's signature event, was held during International Education Week and featured food and beverages from around the world.
Demystifying The Library: Special Collections, Archives, Stress-Free Zone
Kent State's University Libraries is the place for student success and research. It's a makerspace. It was recently voted "Best Place to Study" by the Kent Stater. It's a repository for journals, books and historical and rare materials. This might be the most traditional function provided by the library in this series so far, but it's anything but ordinary. Take the elevator up and into the past ... and then we pet dogs.