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January 2022 Social Media Recap

Golden Flashes, the spring semester is in full swing and we’ve had an exciting start to the year.

$850,000 in Funding Awarded for New Nursing School Technology from National Science Foundation

Intravenous (IV) needle insertion is a practice that many medical professionals learn and need to master. A new cross-departmental Kent State project in the works will help nursing students improve their skills with cutting-edge technology. 

Sociology Professor’s Compassion and Structure Earns Distinguished Teaching Award

For Katrina Bloch, associate professor in the Department of Sociology at ºÚÁÏÍø at Stark, her goal is to help students adopt a sociological lens through an open and honest classroom environment that encourages them to reach their fullest potential. This dedicated mindset is what led her to receive the 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award, which honors an outstanding group of teachers who are committed to their students' success.

Daniel Wolfe, ’82

From a young age, Daniel Wolfe, ’82, vice president and general manager of Nationwide Aviation Business Center, was infatuated with airplanes after admiring his father’s service in the Air Force. He turned his love of aircrafts into a successful aviation career, beginning with the Kent State flying team. As a competitive person, this program was his favorite way to team up with other high achievers and represent the university in what he deems to be the best collegiate flight team in the nation.

10 Questions with Emily Metzgar, Director of the School of Media and Journalism at ºÚÁÏÍø

Emily Metzgar became the director of the School of Media and Journalism (MDJ) at ºÚÁÏÍø July 1, 2020, in the midst of a pandemic. Metzgar previously served as the director of undergraduate studies of the Media School at Indiana University. Metzgar’s diverse background paired with the insight she has gained from her previous work experiences has guided her in her new role as the MDJ Director. Now more than a year into her role, Metzgar shares with Kent State Today answers to these 10 questions.

Tabitha Ott: Imaginarium

Tabitha Ott: Imaginarium
January 28 - March 5, 2022
KSU Downtown Gallery  

Tabitha Ott, M.F.A. '12, is a metalsmith who currently resides in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She transforms objects and materials that would normally be thought of as waste into wearable art through repurposing and upcycling. By utilizing color, movement, and tactile qualities, she encourages a playful interaction between the wearer/viewer and the artwork.

Students Unveil New Findings through Digital Media Research

Movies and television take on a life of their own in the online world, and few know that better than Amber Cocchiola

Public Relations Student and Model Saves 7-Month-Old’s Life

After witnessing a horrific crash, sophomore public relations major LaDonya Williams immediately ran to help the distraught woman begging for someone to save her 7-month-old son who wasn’t breathing. After Williams used her Red Cross first aid training to help the baby, he began to breathe again and was taken to the hospital to recover, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.

Search for Vice President for Enrollment Management

ºÚÁÏÍø President Todd Diacon announces the search for Vice President for Enrollment Management to the university community.

Dedicated and Talented Piano Professor Wins Distinguished Teaching Award

Donna Lee leads by example, performing piano on and off campus frequently to provide opportunities for students to see her polished programs. Her passion for music is evident to her students and anyone else who has heard her play. She not only prepares her students to fulfill their curricular requirements in piano performance but to understand the high level of dedication and work it takes to make a piece performance worthy through technical command, structural awareness, stylistic understanding and artistic expression. All of her preparation and passion led her to earn a 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA).

Kent State Celebrates 10 Years of Promoting Food Security and Launches Flashes Fighting Hunger

The new Flashes Fighting Hunger initiative takes the last 10 years to a new level, going beyond a kitchen that provides meals by becoming a program that prevents food waste, promotes food recovery and hosts multiple food pantries each week to serve the region.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Ethan Smith

Learn about Ethan's journey as a student majoring in Communication Studies, and Emerging Media and Technology.