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In July 2016, Jill Cofojohn became the first radiation therapist in Ohio to use proton therapy to treat a cancer patient. This noteworthy event took place at University Hospital鈥檚 Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland where she worked as the advanced lead radiation therapist.Nine鈥
The ADN program on the East Liverpool Campus held its inaugural White Coat Ceremony during which 44 nursing students received white coats that will help establish their 鈥減rofessional identity鈥 and coincides with the beginning of their clinical training.
Upskill at Kent State Launches this FallKent State University鈥檚 Regional Campus System is launching a new series of workforce development programs designed to help local professionals strengthen the essential skills needed in today鈥檚 workplace. The program, titled 鈥淯pskill at鈥
James C. Hannon, Ph.D., began his appointment as interim dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State Salem and Kent State Stark on July 1. 鈥淚鈥檓 truly excited to begin this new chapter alongside everyone at the Salem and Stark campuses. I鈥檓 quickly learning that these are鈥
Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., dean of Kent State University at Salem, announced those students named to the Spring 2025 President鈥檚 and Dean鈥檚 lists. To qualify for the President鈥檚 List, students must have a 4.0 grade point average and must have completed 15 hours during the鈥
Brad Bielski, Ph.D., dean of Kent State University at East Liverpool, announced those students named to the Spring 2025 President鈥檚 and Dean鈥檚 lists. To qualify for the President鈥檚 List, students must have a 4.0 grade point average and must have completed 15 or more credit hours鈥
Kent State at Salem held its 2025 nursing convocation and pinning ceremony during which students received their nursing pins and recited the Florence Nightingale pledge. All are receiving degrees this spring and summer through the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program on鈥
Kent State University at East Liverpool held its annual nursing pinning ceremony May 8, during which 23 students were recognized for receiving degrees through the associate degree in nursing (ADN) program.
After nearly four decades at Kent State University, Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., is retiring from her role as dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State University at Stark and Kent State University at Salem. Her retirement on June 30, 2025, marks the conclusion of a鈥
Commencement ceremonies were held May 9 for the Kent State Columbiana County campuses for graduates earning associate and baccalaureate degrees, as well as certificates, for the 2024-2025 academic year