Employers who invest in their employees by promoting a culture of health with comprehensive workplace wellness practices, evidence-based policies and programs and senior leadership support create a genuine value proposition for their employees. This often translates into improved employee engagement and a healthier, more productive workforce. For the third consecutive year, Kent State University is being recognized by the American Heart Association for its work toward achieving that goal. Kim Hauge, director of employee wellness at Kent State, said the American Heart Association 2018 Wor...
Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major on the Salem Campus, took first place honors at the Kent State University Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition. She was one of 60 participants from all Kent campuses and competed in the psychological sciences division. Shasteen’s research project, “Cognitive Impairments of those with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,” spanned 10 weeks over the past summer. The winners of the SURE program were announced in October. She will present her project at the Undergraduate Research Conference on the Salem Campus in December, but she wi...
Students from the Kent State East Liverpool physical therapist assistant (PTA) and the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) programs joined forces and held their yearly book drive to benefit East Liverpool City Hospital. Dozens of children’s books were presented to the ELCH Auxiliary and will be used in various departments throughout the hospital. # # # Photo: Pictured are (front, from left) Jayden and Jordynn Ulizio, who each received a book, with Baily Gortney; and (back, from left) Madeline Swickard, Lydia Larson, ELCH Auxiliary board members Sandy Votaw and Betsy Miller, Hale...
The Area Agency on Aging 11 recently donated books and money to the Kent State East Liverpool Season’s Readings project, marking the agency’s support of the project for a second year. The donation included more than 300 children’s books, along with $600 to purchase additional books, which will be distributed by Kent State to youngsters along the parade route of the East Liverpool Christmas parade. Anthony Cario, Chief Operating Officer of the Area Agency on Aging 11, made the presentation to Kent State East Liverpool on behalf of the agency’s employees who contributed to the project with...
Kent State Women’s Chorus Shows Strength in Numbers This Year
Members of the Kent State University Women’s Chorus pour their hearts, time and love for music into their work, and it has led to tremendous growth of the organization with nearly 70 members this year. “We are a diverse group of individuals consisting of music majors and non-music majors alike,” says Deborah Devore, Ph.D., director of the Kent State Women’s Chorus and assistant professor of music education. “All are welcome. Students from at least 25 academic disciplines on campus are represented in our chorus. We sing and perform a diverse selection of quality music and strive for mus...
Kent State University to Host Summit on Mental Health Issues on College Campuses
The 2019 Larry Pollock Kent State of Wellness Summit will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore mental health issues on college campuses. The summit will gather researchers, professionals and students for an evening of open, honest discussion surrounding issues of mental illness among students. The event will feature panels, strategies and resources for addressing mental health issues on college campuses. The arry Pollock Kent State of Wellness Summit will take place Wednesday, April 3, from 5-8 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The keynote speake...
Video: Professor Catherine Leslie
Catherine Leslie, Ph.D., professor of fashion at Kent State University, discusses what inspires her to teach. This video was shown during the 2018 State of the University Address. ...
Respiratory Therapy Students Breathe Fresh Air Into the Workforce
The Respiratory Therapy program at Kent State University at Ashtabula is hard to beat. While many students are graduating from colleges across the country only to discover the painful reality that there are no jobs for them, Kent State Ashtabula has a better story tell: 100 percent of respiratory therapy students in the fall 2018 class have jobs waiting for them after they graduate. They are excited about their future and say the program at Kent State Ashtabula has been incredible. The two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy program started in 2009 and saw its fi...
Digital Media Production Program Sees Significant Jump in Degrees Awarded
Kent State University awarded the largest number of undergraduate degrees in its history in May 2018. One of the majors with the greatest growth from the previous year was Digital Media Production, which saw an increase of 43 graduates. The Digital Media Production major at Kent State, housed in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, has been refocused and its leadership has been set on improving the program. Scott Hallgren, assistant professor and coordinator of the Digital Media Production program, has set clear goals for the 312 students in the major. “Our first goal is maki...