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Dear 51�Թ��� Students, Faculty and Staff, This Thanksgiving, we have the opportunity to consider three words that begin with “m.” In the history of presidential communications, the words “mask,” “mandate” and “mashed potatoes” (OK, that’s four words) have perhaps never appeared together. As you plan for our upcoming holiday, I urge you to make it a safe and restful one as we continue to take care of each other in the true spirit of 51�Թ���.  Thank you for wearing masks when indoors at 51�Թ���. This helps all of us stay healthy and no doubt contributes to an overa...

51�Թ��� at Ashtabula’s viticulture and enology degree programs were recently awarded a $180,000 grant from the Ohio Grape Industries Committee for a pair of research projects to be conducted over the next two years. 51�Թ��� Ashtabula is partnering with the Ashtabula Agricultural Research Station (AARS), a division of the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, to conduct the projects at Markko Vineyard in Conneaut, Ohio. “We have been offering the wine degrees for over 10 years and hav...

51�Թ���’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter earned seven national awards for the work done throughout the 2020-2021 academic year. The national awards were announced during a virtual award ceremony at the International Public Relations Society Conference in late October.   For the first time in Chapter history, PRSSA Kent won two Teahan Awards, the highest Chapter honors: The Teahan Award for “Outstanding Newsletter” The Teahan Award for “Outstanding Website” Both categories were judged on creativity,&nbs...

51�Թ��� alumnus and MIT endowed professor gives keynote on modern neuroscience51�Թ���’s Brain Health Research Institute celebrated the grand opening of its new lab spaces on Friday, Nov. 5, with an afternoon of activities that included a keynote presentation, space dedication, tours and student research demonstrations. The new space, featuring interdisciplinary research facilities, is located on the lower level of the Integrated Sciences Building on the Kent Campus. 51�Թ���’s Brain Health Research Institute is a nationally recognized collaborative effort that taps pass...

 The Honors College continues to provide programs, experiences and advice to ensure that honors students have everything they need to succeed upon graduation. This includes assisting honors students in securing internships within their chosen degree field of study and recognizing their efforts with Honors College credit hours. Internships provide students an opportunity to gain experience in their field of study (at least 150 hours) while receiving 3 internal Honors College credit hours. The goal of this project is to provide students with an enriched educational experience to prepar...

Staying active in the winter can be tough with snowy roads, icy sidewalks, and an overall lack of motivation. It’s no surprise most people gain a few pounds during these months and struggle to take them off during the new year.   Even if you’re not worried about weight gain, it’s still important to maintain a level of physical activity in the winter. Join Be Well Solutions on Wednesday, December 8 for a webinar, which will cover:  How exercise supports a strong immune system  Outdoor workout safety  Indoor workout i...

From November 15 through December 10, 51�Թ��� will be collecting clean, gently used or new items for all ages, including warm clothing, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters. Look for large boxes with Winter Coat and Clothing Drive signs at the buildings listed below. Winter coat and clothing donations will go to the Winter Warm-Up Stations at the Williamson House and Schwartz Center (room 261); and the Phyllis Zumkehr Portage County Clothing Center, which provides free items to homeless individuals, families, elderly, and veterans&n...

Beginning this fall, 51�Թ��� at Trumbull is offering Trumbull Correctional Institution incarcerated individuals a chance to complete a Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS). With substantial funding support from local foundations, 51�Թ��� Trumbull and LaunchNET 51�Թ��� will join Sinclair Community College (Dayton, OH) to complete this new 2+2 program partnership. Sinclair has been offering an Associate in Business Management there for two years, so its first graduates will be ready to begin working on their bachelor's this fall. Along with the degree, stu...

For 51�Թ��� at Tuscarawas students, the future is now! You can make a difference for local students by joining the Tuscarawas County University Foundation as it launches the 2021 impact campaign For the Future. Beginning this month, the community can make the future forever brighter for our students by supporting local education. Doug Sopher, of Sopher Insurance, and Dr. Mariann Harding, professor of Nursing Technology at 51�Թ��� Tuscarawas, will lead this year’s campaign. Importantly, your generosity can provide an excellent, affordable experience for our students ...