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Professional headshots of Dr. Tracy Dodson (left), Dr. Janet Reed (center) and Taryn Burhanna (right).

Three College of Nursing Faculty Honored with Kent State Platinum Teaching Recognition Award

Kent State University College of Nursing is pleased to announce that three Kent State College of Nursing faculty members, Tracy Dodson, Ph.D., MSN, RN, Janet Reed, Ph.D., RN, CMSRN and Taryn Burhanna, MSN, APRN, NP-C, recently received the Platinum Teaching Recognition Award from Kent State Universi鈥

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"Dialogue and Difference" explores the topics of freedom of expression and academic freedom.

Dialogue and Difference: Freedom of Expression Takes Center Stage

Understanding academic freedom and freedom of expression were the topics of Tuesday鈥檚 鈥淒ialogue and Difference鈥 session, part of a series designed to engage the Kent State University community in discussions that will advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.

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Dr. Amy Petrinec poses for a photo outside Henderson Hall on the Kent State University Kent campus on a sunny day.

Amy Petrinec Named College of Nursing Interim Associate Dean, Research

Kent State University College of Nursing is pleased to announce that Amy Petrinec, Ph.D., RN, assumed the role of Interim Associate Dean, Research effective January 16, 2024. In this role, Dr. Petrinec will support and encourage faculty as they pursue scholarly activities through transparency i鈥

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(From left) Two-time alumna Karrie Boss, DNP 鈥23, RN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, EBP-C, CCRN, System Director, Evidence-Based Practice at Summa Health; Michelle Michel MSN 鈥99, APRN- CNP, ANP-BC, CVNP-BC, program coordinator for the Structural Heart Team at Summa Health and Kent State University College of Nursing DNP student and Amanda McComas, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Manager, Clinical Training & Development for Summa Health (Photo by Summa Health).

Kent State DNP Student Uses Evidence-Based Practice to Update Summa Health鈥檚 Nurse Residency Program

Michelle Michel, MSN 鈥99, APRN-CNP, ANP-BC, CVNP-BC, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student at Kent State University College of Nursing, has been instrumental in updating Summa Health System鈥檚 nurse residency program by utilizing evidence-based practice methodology. Michel explained that evid鈥

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A graphic of R.脕.P.I.D.O., a groundbreaking and culturally relevant acronym created to boost stroke awareness among Spanish-speaking Hispanic/Latino communities in the United States.

Kent State University Nursing Alumna Leads Research Team in Creation of R.脕.P.I.D.O., a New Spanish Acronym for Stroke Adopted by The American Stroke Association

 Under the direction of Kent State University College of Nursing alumna Jennifer (Sanner) Beauchamp, Ph.D., BSN 鈥96, RN, associate professor at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston, R.脕.P.I.D.O., a groundbreaking and culturally relevant acronym was created to boost stroke awareness among鈥

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Nut-free signage at DI Dining

No Ifs, Ands or Nuts

Kent State University Culinary Services is proud to present DI Dining as a certified nut-free facility. 

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Kent State is Now an Adobe Creative Campus

The Division of Information Technology has finalized a deal with Adobe that will give Kent State University the Adobe Creative Campus designation. In addition to discounts on Adobe services, students and faculty will now have access to top-tier support and resources.

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High school students will participate in new Teagle Foundation program.

High Schoolers Will Learn 第一吃瓜网 Freedom and Citizenship Through Kent State鈥檚 New Teagle Foundation Program

A pilot program in 2023 led to a $250,000 implementation grant from the for Kent State to establish , a program that will enable promising underserved high school seniors in Northeast Ohio to increase their college preparedness, civic engagement and a sense of belonging

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Personalized Employee Wellness in the Spotlight

Kent State's Employee Wellness program has been working to provide physical, mental and emotional support to faculty and staff for years. And it鈥檚 definitely being recognized. 

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Students walking across Risman Plaza.

Kent State, Other Higher Education Institutions Victims of False Threats

On Feb. 26, Kent State University notified the Kent Campus community about an unverified threat at Kent Hall that was deemed to be not credible. Kent State is not alone. Schools and institutions across the country have been receiving false threats.

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