News & Events
April 2, 2024
Sarah Bihn B.A. '21; M.L.I.S. '22 once thought she'd graduate from college, get a nice quiet job in the back room of a library doing cataloging and she'd be set. Instead, she's out front on the floor as the children's librarian doing a variety of tasks, one of the most public…
March 21, 2024
Kent State University's Reinberger Children's Library Center is proud to announce the new members of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction Selection Committee. The committee is responsible for choosing the best historical fiction books for young readers each year. We are…
March 20, 2024
Alina Gerall ‘24U.S. Agency for International Development BureauKnowledge Management (KM) student Alina Gerall ‘24 worked in theatre production for 15 years before shifting gears in her career. Looking for a way to translate her experience into a more stable field, Gerall…
Jan. 22, 2024
In 2018, Matthew Cornshaw-Arnold graduated from Kent State with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, crediting the degree with providing a philosophical approach to his studies.
After graduating, Cornshaw-Arnold completed an internship with Akron METRO and started a full-…
Jan. 18, 2024
The Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction Selection Committee is thrilled to announce that the winner of the 2024 award is Bea and the New Deal Horse by L.M. Elliott.
Jan. 3, 2024
Each year, the School of Information makes an effort to award scholarships to students with a variety of interests. Here are some of the awards and award winners who have received our acclaim for 2024.
Oct. 17, 2023
The fall season is upon us and the crispness in the air is lending to a “can do” spirit here at the iSchool. Fall brings a time of reflection as we take stock of all that was accomplished over the spring and summer term as we enter the remaining term of 2023.
Oct. 13, 2023
Michael Bice served as a senior executive of academic medical centers and large healthcare systems for over 25 years. In 2008, when he was tapped by Kent State University's Provost, Robert Frank, to create a healthcare master's degree for the university, there were only three…
Oct. 11, 2023
Claudia Lillibridge’s extensive career of over 20 years in health informatics has allowed her to be exposed to numerous changes throughout the field. In her role as Senior Project Manager at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Lillibridge is using innovative technology to enhance…
Oct. 11, 2023
Kreigh Barnette began pursuing her M.L.I.S. while she was an undergraduate Communication Studies major as part of Kent State's combined degree program. It's giving her enriching perspectives and invaluable experience.
