We have extended the deadline for graduate applications until the end of January! We will continue to consider all graduate applicants until all spots are filled. During the week of January 25 - February 2, 2020, we are offering fee free graduate applications! Click here to apply to our Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program When you fill out the application, be sure to select "Chemical Physics", to ensure you are applying to the Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program. If you have any practical issues in the graduate application ...
Kent State molecular and cellular biology and psychology student Haley Shasteen’s personal battle with lupus has pushed her to research what really causes certain frustrating symptoms. Shasteen participated in the 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience, taking first place for her research project, “Cognitive Impairments of those with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.” Her research focused on ‘brain fog,’ the feeling of cognitive impairment that many people with lupus deal with, herself included. “I know what it feels like to have brain fog,” Shasteen said. “The more reading I do about thi...
The Period Project In an effort to create an equitable environment for all students, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) with support and guidance from the Women’s Center piloted the Period Project. Claire Weihe, Senior Public Health student and Women’s Center intern, utilized her position and educational experience to advocate for free menstruation products in bathrooms across campus. Although momentum for this project began years ago, the pilot officially started with USG support in Spring of 2019. In addition to advocating for the products and in an effort to ...
This fall the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services welcomed Julius Payne as our new Program Coordinator. Julius’ primary responsibility will be in overseeing prevention education efforts with students. He will coordinate Green Dot, our bystander movement, and our incoming student education program. Additionally, he will work with students in developing a peer-based education and influencing model for prevention. Julius comes to after working at the Rape Crisis Center of Summit and Medina Counties for five years, where he provided prevention educati...
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) systemically gathers data for interpretation and analytic reporting that relates to diversity initiatives. The LGBTQ+ Center’s Safe Space Ally Training is one of those initiatives. Safe Space Ally Training aims to equip students, faculty and staff with the tools for creating Safe Spaces and welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ students on campus. The Safe Space Ally program is a comprehensive, ongoing training offered through the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Lab of , with the LGBTQ+ Center taking a lead role i...
On April 17, 2020, from 6:00-8:30 pm, the Kent State LGBTQ+ Center will be celebrating the eighth Lavender Graduation ceremony in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Lavender Graduation is a pre-commencement dinner celebration that honors the achievements of LGBTQ+ graduates. Students that are graduating during the 2020 calendar year are encouraged to participate by walking the stage, giving thanks to individuals that helped them reach graduation and being presented a rainbow stole that can be worn at the official KSU graduation. As part of the event, KSU alumni, attorney, ...
College of Nursing
Download the Winter 2020 Center for Nursing Research Newsletter to read about the latest publications, presentations, grant awards, and other scholarly recognitions of Kent State Nursing faculty and students. Click here to download (PDF) ...