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Two Kent State University researchers from the College of Arts and Sciences have been awarded more than $1 million in federal grants for their research projects. The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging awarded Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., from Kent State’s Department of Biological Sciences, a three-year $444,000 grant to research the mechanisms associated with the benefits of Pramlintide — a synthetic hormone — in models of Alzheimer’s disease. Scott Sheridan, Ph.D., from Kent State’s Department of Geography, received a three-year $565,000 NASA grant to study cli...

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has appointed a new trustee to the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Kasich named Robin Kilbride of Wadsworth, Ohio, to a nine-year term as a trustee. Kilbride’s appointment began April 18, 2016, and ends May 16, 2024.  “We welcome Robin to our board,” said Dennis E. Eckart, chair of the Kent State Board of Trustees. “Her financial and business experience will be a real plus, and we look forward to her longtime engagement with Kent State.” Kilbride serves as president, CEO and chairman of the board of Smithers-Oasis Company, a privately held company headquar...

Kent State University at Salem was well-represented earlier this month at the Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists annual education seminar by students who competed, as well as by faculty and staff members who helped organize the event. Twenty students participated in the competitions, all graduating in May from the associate of applied science degree program in radiologic technology. Amber Biser placed first in the Philip Ballinger Student Assessment exam, recording the best score of nearly 300 students who completed the exam. The academic challenge quiz bowl team from the Salem Campus ...

Whereas Spirit Fest kicks off the school year, Kentiki wraps it up! Kentiki activities take place at the end of the spring semester. It's a great way to blow off some steam while you complete final papers and assignments and prepare for upcoming exams. 2016 KENTIKI Wednesday, April 20 and Thursday, April 21 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Campus Center All events take place rain or shine In case of inclement weather, activities will be moved inside the Campus Center Kentiki is a family-friendly event open to all students, faculty and staff All event participation and ...

Kent State University, in partnership with the University of Akron, will present a “Why Polling Still Matters” forum at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 25, in the Kent Student Center Ballroom Balcony as part of the “Politically Speaking” public forum series discussing the upcoming general election and Ohio’s role in choosing the next U.S. president. The event is sponsored by area colleges and universities, including Baldwin Wallace University, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community College, John Carroll University, Kent State and the University of Akron. ...

Join Kent State University’s wellness partner, Be Well Solutions, for a lunch and learn to discuss the five smartest things you can do for your health. This lunchtime workshop will support you in taking charge of your health and acquiring ways to reduce your risk of disease. Topics covered will include: Knowing Your Numbers/Healthcare Consumerism Nutrition Strategies Exercise Essentials Practicing Emotional Balance Eliminating Tobacco from Your Life Registration is required for this workshop, which will take place from noon-1 p.m. in Heer Hall, Room 107.&...

Signing up for personal health coaching is as easy as 1…2…3. If you are interested in working on health-related concerns with a wellness expert, attend the next personal health coaching session on Tuesday, May 3, from 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. in Heer Hall, Room 103, located at 635 Loop Road. Pre-registration is required. Certified through WellCoaches of America, Be Well coaches will work with you individually to reach your wellness goals. They have expertise in a variety of areas, including exercise, nutrition, stress management, tobacco cessation and general health. Onsite health coaching sessi...

Are you looking for easy opportunities to work in some physical activity during the workday? Perhaps you are looking for an accessible lunchtime route to bike, run or roller skate. Maybe you already belong to an exercise group and would like to add members. Whatever your situation, we have just the thing: Kent State University’s Move Communities and Maps resource page. On this page, you will find individuals and small groups of employees that meet regularly to enjoy some physical activity. This resourceful site provides a unique opportunity for members of the Kent State community to cr...

In accordance with the Ohio Public Records Act and Kent State University administrative policy 5-15.1, current and former employees may request to inspect and obtain a copy of their personnel files. The university will respond to such requests within a reasonable period of time. The request must be made to the manager of human resources records at hr_records@kent.edu. The request must specify the record(s) to be viewed. Upon receipt of the request, the manager of human resource records will schedule an appointment to take place during normal business hours. Official record(s) must ...

Kent State University’s Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC) will host the 30th Annual Ohio Employee Ownership Conference on Friday, April 29, at the Hilton West in Fairlawn, Ohio. The theme for the conference is “Celebrating Three Decades of Success: Growing the Employee Ownership Future.” Participants at the conference will hear from keynote speaker J. Michael Keeling, president and chief staff officer of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Association. Keeling has been well engaged in employee ownership, assuming his current role in 1991. He will share his experience and insights i...