University News
ÂÌñÉçSelects Kenneth Burhanna as New Dean of University Libraries
Following a national search, ÂÌñÉç has named alumnus Kenneth Burhanna as the new dean of University Libraries, effective March 1, 2019.
ÂÌñÉçNames Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., Inaugural Director of Brain Health Research Institute
Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., a leader in the field of neuroendocrinology and circadian rhythms, is the newly appointed director of ÂÌñÉç’s Brain Health Research Institute.
ÂÌñÉçNamed a Military Friendly School for 10 Consecutive Years
For the 10th consecutive time, ÂÌñÉçhas earned the 2019-2020 Military Friendly School designation for its Kent Campus. Military Friendly rates companies and colleges on their programs to recruit and retain military veterans as employees and students.
ÂÌñÉçNamed a Military Friendly School for 10 Consecutive Years
For the 10th consecutive time, ÂÌñÉçhas earned the 2019-2020 Military Friendly School designation for its Kent Campus. Military Friendly rates companies and colleges on their programs to recruit and retain military veterans as employees and students.
Memorials Expert Chris Post Discusses 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970
Growing up, Chris Post watched as his mom juggled her collegiate studies and motherhood, balancing everyday life with dreams of earning her Ph.D. And while field excursions with his biologist mom are a memory of his childhood, the impact of place is something this cultural and historical geographer seeks to define today.
Collaboration and Curriculum Lead to Growth in Marketing Program Graduates
In May 2018, ÂÌñÉç had the largest number of undergraduate degrees ever awarded. One of the majors with the biggest spikes in growth from the previous year was marketing, which saw an increase of 43 students. The marketing major at Kent State, housed in the College of Business and Administration, aims to teach students valuable skills and lessons they can implement outside of the classroom.
ÂÌñÉçEntrepreneurship Professor Receives Outstanding Teaching Award
With a passion for entrepreneurial endeavors and a knack for inspiring, Mary Heidler, College of Business Administration lecturer, brings a fresh and enthusiastic approach into the classroom, earning her a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.
Memorials Expert Chris Post Discusses 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970
Growing up, Chris Post watched as his mom juggled her collegiate studies and motherhood, balancing everyday life with dreams of earning her Ph.D. And while field excursions with his biologist mom are a memory of his childhood, the impact of place is something this cultural and historical geographer seeks to define today.
Neil Cooper Named Inaugural Director of Kent State’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies
ÂÌñÉç has chosen an international expert to lead the university’s new School of Peace and Conflict Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences, known for its study of nonviolent conflict management.
ÂÌñÉçAshtabula Wines Releases New Ice Wine
Record low temperatures aren’t the only thing that has come to the region, as ÂÌñÉçAshtabula Wines is releasing its new wine, 17° (Seventeen Degrees), through its partnership with Laurello Vineyards. The new wine, an ice wine, joins the award-winning vintages in the label’s lineup.