School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
When a Stanford University-led study ranked the world鈥檚 most influential researchers, Professor Elena Novak, Ph.D., was on the list 鈥 placing her among the top 2% of scientists cited by peers worldwide. For Novak, a professor of educational technology in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at Kent State鈥檚 College of Education, Health and Human Services, the recognition is less about personal accolade and more about what it signals for the field she loves.鈥淲hat excites me about this recognition is that it reflects a body of work built on one central question: How can w...
For Ashley Costic, a communication studies major at Kent State University at Stark, creating content and connecting with audiences online has turned into a unique career opportunity.Costic, a 2023 graduate of Wadsworth High School who lives in Green, is already building a following as a TikTok social media influencer while pursuing a degree in communication studies.Costic chose Kent State Stark because it allowed her to stay close to home while still earning a degree from a university with a strong reputation. 鈥淚 have always known that I wanted to further my education, just without ...
Happy wags and 鈥渉appy, little brushstrokes鈥 came together at Bob Ross Paint Night inside Oscar Ritchie Hall. Students were invited to destress from studying for midterms by recreating one of TV host Bob Ross鈥檚 iconic landscapes, with tips and technique demonstrations by Bob, via video. Therapy dogs were also on hand as canine ambassadors of comfort and chill. Kent State鈥檚 School of Multidisciplinary Social Sciences and Humanities hosted the event. Want to see YOUR photos in 鈥淚N A FLASH?鈥 Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@k...