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Kent State College of Nursing Collaborates With ASL/English Interpreting Program
Medical professionals treat a wide variety of people. But what do they do when they encounter a communication barrier? What if the patient only speaks French or Spanish or American Sign Language? Kent State nursing students are learning how to navigate that situation. Kent State University鈥檚 Coll鈥
Lifting Up A Community Through Art
Kent State University professor of art, Jennifer Jones, hopes to engage and inspire a community and Kent State students though planned murals within The Summit County Department of Job and Family Services building in Akron.
Influencing Impactful, Social Change Through the Arts
Art has the power to change the world. Kent State University faculty member Chris Coles aspires to use the arts to make a powerful impact on social injustice and violence in our communities.
Roe Green Foundation Makes $2.2 Million Gift to Fund Visiting Director Series at Kent State
鈥淲ith the support of the Roe Green Foundation, the university will continue to serve Roe鈥檚 vision and honor her legacy with creative excellence,鈥 said John Crawford-Spinelli, dean of the College of the Arts at Kent State.
A Quiet Place to Reflect: Memory of Kent State Student Taylor Pifer Honored
Thanks to the benevolence of others, friends and family can now have a seat on a swing beside Rockwell Hall, and quietly reflect on fallen Kent State fashion major, Taylor Pifer, who had a tremendous impact on their lives.
Golden Flashes Make Record-Breaking Impact During 2018 Alumni Day of Service
More Golden Flashes than ever before participated in Kent State's 10th annual Alumni Day of Service, making a tremendous difference in their communities across the country.
Alumnus Dr. George R. Newkome Awards $1 Million Gift for Kent State Endowed Professorship in Materials Science
"We are so pleased they recognize and appreciate Kent State鈥檚 upward trajectory in advanced materials science and have chosen to support the recruitment and retention of talented faculty members.鈥 - former Kent State President, Beverly J. Warren.
Dan Rather to Speak at Kent State University; Free and Open to Public
As part of Kent State鈥檚 Presidential Speaker Series, Dan Rather will speak at Kent State MAC Center Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets are free and open to the public but must be reserved; two tickets may be reserved per email address.
Kent State鈥檚 Inaugural Philanthropy Week Filled with Contests, Celebrations and Gratitude
Kent State University has a long and rich history of service and philanthropy. It鈥檚 such an essential part of our university鈥檚 culture and success that beginning this year, we鈥檙e dedicating a week to celebrate it, and the people who support us. Kent State鈥檚 inaugural Philanthropy Week begins Mond鈥
Bill and Trudy Ausfahl鈥檚 Scholarships Positively Impact Students鈥 Finances and Future Purpose
EHHS scholarships benefitting science and math students, endowed by Bill and Trudy Ausfahl, will financially support students鈥 ability to attend Kent State in perpetuity. But their support is also having a lasting impact on the scholarship recipients鈥 future purpose as well.