The College of Applied & Technical Studies (CATS) offers certificate programs designed to boost careers in business, technology and more. These undergraduate certificates require just 15 to 30 hours of coursework, making them quick and accessible options for busy professionals.The CATS certificates are tailored to meet the demands of today鈥檚 job market. By combining current job experience with relevant courses, these programs can quickly impact your career and open up new opportunities.Twenty CATS certificate programs are currently available, including:鈥 CAD for Manu...
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Parkinson's grant awarded to KSU's Speech and Hearing Clinic
The Kent State University Speech and Hearing Clinic was awarded a five-year grant through the Parkinson Voice Project庐 to develop a Parkinson Therapy and Research Center, the only one of its kind in Ohio. The SPEAK OUT! Therapy and Research Center provides free treatment to persons with Parkinson's to gain and retain their voice and speech and conduct related research. Anyone interested in participating should email Erin Kolonich at ejohnson@kent.edu or call (330) 672-2672.
June is Caretaker/Parent Wellbeing Month
Whether you're a caregiver, parent, or know someone who is, this month is dedicated to YOU! Join Employee Wellness as we explore tips, tricks and ways to take care of yourself while caring for others. Explore sessions like Managing Multiple Life Roles, Stress Relief for Caregivers and more.
Elevate Your Cyber IQ: Staying safe when traveling
Security isn't just a concern for the tech savvy among us. It matters to everyone with a digital footprint. With vacation season upon us, join us for this month's episode of Elevate Your Cyber IQ, where we cover tips and best practices for keeping your tech and information safe.
Join us for Juneteenth Jubilee tomorrow!
From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Kent State University will commemorate Juneteenth with a community celebration that combines the rich history of Black Americans with an assortment of festivities. Join us at Kent Campus, Student Green/Risman Plaza and enjoy live performances, music, great food, vendors and more. This event is free and open to the public.
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Ava Preston, a recent alumna of Kent State University鈥檚 Glauser School of Music, has won an award for Undergraduate College Outstanding Performance from DownBeat Magazine. She will be featured in the DownBeat Magazine Student Awards issue in June. DownBeat Jazz Magazine is an internationally recognized jazz magazine published since 1934.鈥淭he entire Glauser School of Music community is so proud that Ava Preston was recognized by DownBeat magazine with an Undergraduate College Outstanding Performance Award,鈥 said Dr. Sarah Labovitz, director of the Glauser School of Music, 鈥淭his recognition not ...
In 2020, Kent State University President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that Kent State would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. For the LeBron James Family Foundation鈥檚 (LJFF) first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade was paying off. Anthony Claytor of Akron, Ohio, can be seen among the sea of students gathered in the Kent Student Center Kiva that day four years ago. He remembers the day vividly, and he is now the first of this class to graduate from Kent State, having celebrated ...