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To infinity and beyond seems to be the goal for a dedicated faculty member committed to providing the next generation of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) students with the resources and knowledge to lay the foundation for their future accomplishments within the field. Joanne Caniglia, Ph.D, professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, recently received funding from the NASA Glenn Research Center, an institute located in Cleveland, to provide k-12 students with an immersive and educational experience focused on critical thinking, observati...

 This past weekend, on Saturday, April 3, the Honors College hosted its annual Senior Honors Recognition Ceremony for graduating Honors College seniors. In years past, the event has been an in-person luncheon, to which seniors bring their friends or families to celebrate their success in the Honors College. This spring, in light of the pandemic, the ceremony was entirely virtual. The event was introduced and hosted by the Dean of the Honors College, Dr. Alison Smith, and throughout the ceremony, all Honors College staff members congratulated graduating honors students on their accomplishm...

������’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.  NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) has selected Kent State’s Exploration Plan – Major Action Plan program as the 2021 NASPA Excellence Bronze Award winner for the Academic Advising, Careers, Graduate Professional Category.  The NASPA Excellence Award recognizes and highlights innovative initiatives related to the programs, policies, procedures, best practices or services.  “In the fall o...

������ at Tuscarawas nursing student Andrew Loos has been selected to serve on the Profession Specific National Coordinators committee for mass COVID vaccination. Over the past year, the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) has been working with the National Student Response Network (NSRN), an interprofessional collaborative of health professions students, to connect student volunteers with COVID testing sites in the most needed areas.  “The physician students who started this group have been enthusiastic and adamant about the inclusion of associate d...

The Student Leadership Institute's philosophy is to aspire to create critical learners, innovators and adaptive problem solvers whose leadership exemplifies distinction. Not even the coronavirus pandemic could get in the way of that this year. The annual event, hosted on Sat., Feb. 20, 2021, is a collaboration with Peer Leader Training (PLTC), Undergraduate Student Government (USG), and Residence Services. This year's event featured a theme of “Flashes Take Care of Flashes: Building Community." Despite the virtual circumstances, it was still a success, with more than ...

Hello, my name is Samantha but I go by Sam. I am so excited to introduce myself as a new student blogger for KSU Geauga. Here is a little bit about me: I grew up in Akron, Ohio and I attended Walsh Jesuit High School. Ironically, even though Walsh is a college preparatory school, when I started my first semester of college I found myself completely unprepared. During my senior year of high school I was accepted into what I thought was my dream school. Here is some insight on my mental state at that time: I was mentally checked-out of high school from the start of senior year. I was burnt ...

Kent, Ohio – Beginning fall 2021, ������’s Glauser School of Music will launch the Kent State Youth Winds. The new ensemble – a joint venture by the Kent State Bands and Music Education departments – will welcome eighth- to 12th-grade students from around the region.  “I’m so pleased we’ll be launching this new ensemble, particularly given the challenges we’ve collectively faced over the last year due to the pandemic,” said Kent McWilliams, D.M.A., director of the Glauser School. “As we anticipate a fall that’s closer to normal, I look forward to welcoming these you...