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We Haven't Hit the Peak Yet - Dr. Tara Smith Discusses What's Ahead for COVID-19

Tara C. Smith, Ph.D., a professor of epidemiology from Kent State's College of Public Health, discussed the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19 and what's ahead for our state and country during a recent conversation on Facebook Live. 

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J.R. Campbell, executive director of ñ’s Design Innovation Initiative, tries on a face shield produced by the ñteam.

ñ’s Design Innovation Initiative Uses Creativity to Help Medical Professionals Fight COVID-19

A team of 25 faculty, staff and students use innovation and creativity to help health professionals in Northeast Ohio protect themselves from COVID-19. 

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ñTuscarawas Alumni Making a Difference, Named TuscHeroes

Several ñ at Tuscarawas alumni have recently been named TuscHeroes, as they are making a difference in the community by helping others adjust and cope during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a deep desire to help and support others, these TuscHeroes found ways to connect to comm…

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Campuses Donate Needed Supplies to Area Facilities

The ñColumbiana County campuses wasted no time reaching out to the Salem and East Liverpool communities to share resources during this COVID-19 crisis.

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ñTuscarawas Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students Join Fight in PPE Shortage

With the severe and growing shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic occurring around the world and in our own backyard, administrators, faculty, staff and students at ñ at Tuscarawas are doing what they can to help alleviate the need. Healt…

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ñTrumbull Student Blazes a New Trail after COVID-19 Closings

After a COVID-19 related layoff, ñTrumbull psychology major Krysta Forrest is using her spare time to put out fires, literally. The 2018 LaBrae/TCTC graduate has been volunteering for the Braceville Fire Department for two months. She volunteered sporadically while attending classes and…

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ñGeauga and Twinsburg Academic Center Community Combats COVID-19 with Compassion

It’s during times of stress and strain that people’s true strengths are revealed. As Eleanor Roosevelt said at the onset of WWII, “We cannot tell from day to day what may come. This is no ordinary time. No time for weighing anything except what we can do best for the country as a whole and that resp…

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Students walk along the Lester A. Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus

Dean Eboni Pringle Talks Tutoring, Advising and DKS During Facebook Live

ñDean of University College Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., recently discussed remote support services during an appearance on Facebook Live. She answered live questions and discussed such areas as tutoring, advising, and career exploration and development, all of which remain available to students during this period of remote learning.

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Members of ñ’s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes” on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

ñCreates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

ñ announced the creation of the ñEmergency Grant Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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College of Nursing donates PPE to EMA of Portage County.

ñFlashes Take Care of Community, Collect University's PPE for Area Hospitals and Agencies

ñ’s administration, faculty and staff have stepped up to collect the university’s personal protective equipment (PPE) to donate to local entities in dire need of medical supplies.
 

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