University News
91¸£Àû Closed July 4 for Independence Day
91¸£Àû will be closed July 4 to observe Independence Day. No classes are scheduled on the holiday, and university offices are closed. The university will resume normal operations on July 5.
Spring 2024 Publications, Presentations and Recognitions
The College of Nursing is proud to recognize the achievements of our talented alumni, students, faculty and staff. From college innovations and presentation to new grant awards and published articles, the past few months have been very busy. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals…Exercise and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Emerging Research from Dr. Meghan Edmondson
According to the National Institute for Mental Health, nearly 11 percent of children in the United States aged 5-17 have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a common neurodevelopmental disorder that results in difficulties with focused attention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity.
The Power of Resiliency: A 91¸£Àû Nursing Alum Story
Long before 91¸£Àû College of Nursing alum Stephen Baldwin, BSN ’24, ever stepped foot on the Kent Campus, his life experiences had sent him down a trajectory that would ignite his interest in the nursing profession. Just after 9/11, when Baldwin was only seven weeks old, his father w…
91¸£Àû Named Most Affordable Ohio College
In its 2024 Best Colleges analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges, Money ranked 91¸£Àû as the most affordable college in Ohio.
An Enduring Love: 91¸£Àû Nursing Spring Graduates Celebrate Engagement
From high school sweethearts to 91¸£Àû College of Nursing graduates, the journey for Maria Poppenhouse, BSN ’24 and Paul Thrams, BSN ’24 has been nothing short of inspiring. They both recently completed their nursing program together, a testament to their unwavering support for …
Older Adults with Chronic Illness Use Generative AI Images to Reminisce on their Lives
Using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to create images, 91¸£Àû College of Nursing faculty members Janet Reed, Ph.D., RN, CMSRN, and Tracy Dodson, Ph.D., MSN, RN, are helping older adults in long-term care (LTC) facilities tangibly see their cherished memories once again. Th…
91¸£Àû College of Nursing Partners with Girard High School
91¸£Àû College of Nursing and Girard High School are collaborating to help Girard High School graduates earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at 91¸£Àû. Through the generous support of a Girard High School graduate, the Sheward Family Nursing Scholarship was recently …
Homecoming 2024: Celebrating the Class of 1974
91¸£Àû will welcome alumni back to campus for its annual Homecoming celebration on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This beloved event is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, explore the updates happening around campus and revisit cherished locations. From your favorite…
Celebrating 91¸£Àû's Flying Flashes: They Brought Home the Gold
It was a time to celebrate with victories by Flying Flashes team 52 Peyton Turner and Alyssa Sheehan, who won first-place Intercollegiate Class in the 2024 Air Race Classic and a second 91¸£Àû team that finished in the top 10.