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After school, the behemoth of a piano loomed large, yet its black and white ivories still called to the little girl whose feet could barely reach its pedals. And for the boy who grew up in a household brimming with books, burying his nose in them set the tone early: never stop learning.  While their backgrounds are as varied as the ways they’ve chosen to give, for two 91���� at Stark deans, giving to the campus means leaving a legacy etched by education – and an intent. That these dollars will provide for the kind of hope that prompts the first step toward a new tomorrow...

The 2021 E-Cycle Drive at 91���� is open to students, faculty, staff and the Kent community. Electronics recycling will be open on March 3, 10, 17, and 24, from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the 91���� R-17 parking lot behind Starbucks, between S. Willow and S. Lincoln streets. The campus and Kent communities can recycle used electronics through Infinite Electronics Recycling, LLC, an R2 certified recycler, which handles materials in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Materials permitted at E-Cycle Drive include: fl...

91���� has been designated as a First-gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success for its commitment to improving the experiences and advancing outcomes of those who are first in their families to attend college. The center is an initiative of NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation. “The center is so pleased to welcome 91���� into the 2021-22 First-gen Forward cohort,” said Sarah E. Whitley, Ph.D., assistant vice president of the Center for First-generation Student Success. “T...

The Flashes Safe Seven is now the Flashes Safe Eight! 91���� developed its Flashes Safe Seven safety principles last year to protect the university community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now we are adding an extra step to keep us safe: Get a COVID-19 vaccine.   Flash Your Arm Roll up your sleeve, “Flash your arm” and get vaccinated as soon as you are able. Currently in Ohio, vaccines are being provided based on guidelines established by the state. If you are eligible to receive the vaccine through a COVID-19 vaccine provider now...

Being happy and healthy go hand-in-hand, because happiness not only FEELS good, it IS good for overall health and well-being! It is one thing to know what it feels like to be happy, but understanding its valuable impact on health and how to achieve happiness is key.   This challenge provides an opportunity for participants to learn about the many health benefits of happiness and different ways to channel it, including engaging in regular physical activity. Through weekly health tips and practicing seven unique Happy Habits, participants will learn to flex their...

27 scientists at 91���� – including 7 current faculty members (1 former) at KSU’s Materials Science Graduate Program – are listed in study done by Stanford University ranking of the top 2% of scientists of the world’s nearly 7 million working scientists. The study identifies the top scholars in their fields by considering how often their work has been cited over the course of their careers. Congratulations to the following Materials Science Graduate Program faculty who are included on this prestigious list: Dr. Mietek Jaroniec Dr. Oleg D. Lavrentovich Dr. P...

Image by cromaconceptovisual from Pixabay As the COVID-19 pandemic approaches a one-year mile marker, the temptation and opportunity to socialize, party, and indulge in public events grows increasingly stronger. Perhaps now more than ever it is important for people to understand the risks associated with COVID-19.  “People need to understand the severity of COVID-19 and the dangers to not following public health guidelines,” said Clarissa Thompson, associate professor in the department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at 91����.  ...

Two 91���� professors have conducted much-needed research on face coverings that use alternative textiles to protect the public from COVID-19 and how to keep those masks virus-free. Christopher J. Woolverton, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology in the College of Public Health, and Richard E. Ferdig, Ph.D., the Summit Professor of Learning Technologies and professor of educational technology, are working on research that tests the filtration efficiency of various types of personal protective equipment (PPE). The researchers have developed proven recommendations for d...

Geauga/Twinsburg – Black History Month — or National African American History Month — is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S history. The Association for the Study of Negro Life initiated the first variation of Black History month with Negro History Week in 1926. In 1970, according to the 91����r, 91���� began the observance of Black History Month. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Join us for special Black His...

Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office and 91���� are pleased to announce that the Auditor’s East Regional Office recently moved into space at 91����’s Stark Campus.   “This is an exciting move for our office for many reasons, especially the cost savings and opportunities for recruitment with 91���� students and community members,” said Auditor Faber. “I hope we can see more of these types of partnerships among state institutions to save taxpayer dollars and increase public engagement with state operations.”   The Auditor’s Office has 11 offices a...