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Holiday Greetings from Dean Johnson-Mallard

Nursing professor wins Excellence in Political Action Award

Kent State University at Trumbull Professor and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Coordinator Gina Severino DNP, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, rec

First Star Kent State Academy Continues to Shine in a Mixed-Learning Environment

As Kent State returns to a school year that resembles pre-pandemic times, First Star Kent State Academy has begun to imagine new programs. The Academy is a free, comprehensive four-year college access program for youth in foster care. The program engages a cohort of up to 30 students in a variety of learning opportunities, including academic support, career exploration, social and cultural activities and more.

Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million

This year, Kent State University donors demonstrated the power of philanthropy by giving at unprecedented levels. The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign shattered the previous records, more than tripling last year’s record of $2.2 million.

Grab a Few Friends and Have an Ice Day at the Opening Celebration of Kent Skates on Dec. 2

Come join Kent State University President Todd Diacon, Kent Mayor Jerry Fiala and the Marching Golden Flashes as they celebrate the opening of the new public rink, Kent Skates, on Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. with music, free giveaways and, of course, ice skating.

WKSU Relationship with MDJ Expected to Remain Strong, Following Ideastream Merger

The School of Media and Journalism has long fostered a close connection with 89.7 WKSU. That relationship is expected to remain strong as WKSU merged and combined operations with Ideastream Public Media, October 1, 2021.

November 2021 Social Media Recap

November was full of exciting social media content. Here are some of our outstanding posts from the month! 

10 Questions With Roseann ‘Chic’ Canfora, Professional-in-Residence, May 4 Survivor

Roseann "Chic" Canfora, Ph.D., joined the School of Media and Journalism as a Professional-in-Residence this fall. She was also a student at Kent State, starting in 1968, and is a survivor of the May 4, 1970, shootings. 

Materials Science Graduate Program Professor Continues Streak of Being Named Among the Most Highly Cited Scholars

Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a Kent State University professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is once again on Clarivate's list of Highly Cited Researchers in the world.

Amy Thomas

Amy Thomas, University Libraries, presented "Utilizing Digital Means to Preserve and Disseminate African-American Family History" at the

Richard Dana

Richard Dana, Department of  Sociology, presented "The McCurdy Family Legacy" at the 106th annual meeting of the Association for the

Student Media Was a Stepping Stone to Alumnus's Success at MSNBC

The opportunity given to Kent State Media and Journalism students to use real, up-to-date production technology leaves them with a great

Christine Banks-VanAllen

Christine Banks-VanAllen, Department of Counselor Education and Supervision, presented "Single Cases and the Laws of Subjectivity" at the

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Readers respond to magazine content or comment on KSU–related topics.

BRAINCHILD: AN HONORS COLLEGE PREMIER LITERARY AND ARTS MAGAZINE

The Kent State Honors College literary and art magazine Brainchild is a creative outlet for honors students to showc

Alumna Shares Disney's Magic All Over the World

Beyond the magical experiences guests have at Walt Disney World every day, there’s a communications and public affairs team spreading the magic all over the world. Kent State alumna Meghan Caprez, B.S. ’15, M.A. ’17, is part of that team.

Client Profile: Catherine LaSpina

Catherine LaSpina has tackled a lot of challenges in her life and currently she is taking on the challenge of being an entrepreneur and doctor at the same time. While this balance between roles is no easy feat, Catherine knew she wanted to pursue these careers since being a child and was willing to do what it takes to reach these goals.

Director's Note: December 2021

As we head into the last weeks of the Fall 2021 semester, I’m wondering a lot about what “normal” is going to look like in the months ahead. We’ve almost made it through a first, tentative semester back on campus. Faculty are mostly back in the classroom. Students are mostly back in physical classrooms. We’re almost back to normal. Almost. 

Robert Hisrich, Ph.D. Among Top 2% of Researchers Worldwide

The report, published in the PLOS Biology journal, evaluated more than six million scientists across 22 different fields and 176 sub-fields from 1996 until 2019. The top 2% list is made up of more than 100,000 most-cited scientists who have authored at least five scientific papers.

President's Perspective

Extending Our Reach

The real story of fake news for public relations practitioners

Public Relations faculty members Professor Michele Ewing and Associate Professor Cheryl Ann Lambert, Ph.D. sought out the insider perspective from practitioners who have successfully steered organizations through fake news crises. Here's a summary of what they found.

Women’s Basketball Beats No. 19 UCLA in Gulf Coast Showcase Opener, Remains Unbeaten

A 12-0 run late in the fourth quarter put Kent State ahead for good in a 75-69 win over No. 19 UCLA in the opening round of the .

Advertising Students Network, Discover Industry Trends at NYC's Ad Week

Five CCI students recently attended New York City’s Advertising Week, the first time the School of Media and Journalism sent students on a learning experience outside the university since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill Ayres Selected as New Dean and Chief Administrative Officer of Kent State University at Trumbull

Following a national search, R. William (Bill) Ayres IV, Ph.D., of Toledo, Ohio, has been selected as the new dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State University at Trumbull. Ayres is currently a professor of political science at the University of Toledo, where he previously served as senior vice provost for academic affairs from 2018 to 2020 and vice provost for academic affairs from 2017 to 2018.

Kent State research collaborations explore the intersection of poetry and mental health

Today we have three guests that will talk about a collaboration between T

Creating a Brighter Future – Meet the Class of 2025

Kent State’s Class of 2025 stands tall – more than 3,982 stories tall. Each of our new, first-year students offers a unique and engaging story.

Kent State Freshman to Perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will include a choreographed jump rope routine from a member of Kent State’s Class of 2025.

Students Reflect on Food's Role in Communication, Family Relationships

In the Communication Studies course, “Media, Food & Foodways,” Assistant Professor Teddy Workneh, Ph.D., asked his students to dig deep into their family’s history to understand the ways in which food has shaped inter-generational relationships and values. Here's some of what they had to say.

Italy’s Great Monuments: Florence Cathedral

Explore the history and epic construction of the Florence Cathedral.

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Masterpieces of the Accademia Gallery

Experience Michelangelo’s David and other masterpieces in the Accademia.

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Geography Researchers to Contribute to Actionable Science for Decision Makers

Timothy Assal, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Geography, was awarded a grant as a co-principal investigator on a multi-institutional project, “Vulnerability of lower-ecotone aspen forests to altered fire regimes and climate dynamics in the northern Great Basin” (a three-year $299,842 total award with $89,600 going to Kent State), which is funded by the . This collaboration includes the United States Geological Survey in Boise, Idaho, Utah State University, and the United States Bureau of Land Management.

Nursing Immersion Learning Experience in Amish Country: Finding the Truth Behind the Image

Driving through Ohio’s farmland to meet my students, I felt a calm simplicity. Bright white laundry swung in the breeze.

‘Kent Skates’ Glides Its Way Into Downtown Kent

The Kent and Kent State University communities can head downtown to go ice skating starting Nov. 20, courtesy of Kent Skates presented by AMETEK. This special attraction has been created through a partnership between the city of Kent, the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center, the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Kent and Kent State.

Kent State Nursing Dean Elected to Serve Two Years on The American Academy of Nursing Board of Directors Dec 16

The American Academy of Nursing recently announced that Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., APRN-BC, FAAN, FAANP, Kent State University College of Nursing Dean, professor and Henderson Endowed Chair, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors until 2024. In this role Johnson-Mallard will oversee the Academy’s strategic planning and financial management.  

Rosie Nix, ’14

Rosie Nix, ’14, from Golden Flash to Pittsburgh Steeler.

Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign

Kent State University’s season of giving launched on Nov. 1 with Giving Tuesday, a monthlong celebration of philanthropy. Now halfway through the campaign, the generosity of the Kent State community has already begun to shine.