College of Education, Health and Human Services
Kent researchers examine ballroom dance鈥檚 effect on Parkinson鈥檚
Dr. Angela Ridgel, an associate professor of exercise science and physiology, and Joan Meggitt, an associate professor of dance, conducted a joint research project, "Optimizing dance interventions for people with Parkinson鈥檚 disease and healthy older adults鈥. Read more on Record-Courier. 鈥
She Hated Gym Class, and Now She鈥檚 Leading It
When we first met Julia Michalak, a senior in the Physical Education and Sport Performance program, in November 2025, she shared how the dread she felt going to gym class as a kid became the driving force behind her decision to become a physical education teacher. Now, as she prepares to graduate in May, we check back in 鈥 this time with Michalak and the two professors she credits with keeping her inspired along the way.
Preparing Behavioral Health Leaders for a Growing Workforce Need
As demand for behavioral health professionals continues to rise across Ohio and the nation, Kent State University is preparing graduates to not just enter the field right away, but to advance, lead and make a lasting impact in their communities. For three Kent State alumni 鈥 Cassandra Galloway, Victoria Giegerich and Jason Joyce 鈥 their paths may differ slightly, but their stories illustrate how Kent State connects education to real-world outcomes.
Students Go for the Gold on Spring Break
A group of Kent State University students will spend their spring break learning about the business of the Olympics, spending time in Italy and Greece and attending the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics.
Kent State Online Graduate Programs Earn Top National Rankings From US News
Kent State University has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Three Kent State programs rank in the top 100 nationally among all public and private institutions in the new rankings.
IN A FLASH: Science Educator of the Year
A Professor in the Kent State's School of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Science Educator of the Year.
鈥榃e Create Magic for a Living 鈥 and We Get Paid for It鈥
In a fast-paced, reality TV-style competition, students in the Club Management class in Kent State鈥檚 Hospitality and Event Management Program worked in teams alongside industry professionals to create styled table settings themed around specific holidays.
IN A FLASH: Building Skills With 'Bots
Kid-friendly 'bots help young people learn about programming, counting, logical thinking and more.
The Interview That Turned Into an Inter-Generational Friendship
Kent State graduate student Lauren Paterson and former teacher Marc Myers were recently featured on WBUR鈥檚 鈥楬ere and Now鈥 sharing their work together on The Legacy Project.
Kent State Experts Float the Physical Impact of Extended Space Travel
On March 18, a watery landing by NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore ended an unexpected nine-month stay in space. Two Kent State professors walk us through the out-of-this-world impact that an extended stay away from gravity can have on the human body.