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51�Թ���’s College of Public Health was awarded a $357,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to fund Project AWARE Kent, a three-year Mental Health First Aid program. The new program will educate more than 700 51�Թ��� faculty, staff and students about mental health and substance-use disorders. Project AWARE Kent is a collaborative effort between 51�Թ���, the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Portage County and multiple Kent community behavioral health agencies to reduce th...

51�Թ���’s College of Education, Health and Human Services will honor seven distinguished alumni at its sixth annual Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. in the 51�Թ��� Hotel and Conference Center. Tickets for the event are $40 per person and include hors d’oeuvres, followed by a sit-down meal. The sixth class in the 2015 College of Education, Health and Human Services’ Hall of Fame includes: Centennial Alumni Award: Violet Bica-Ross Violet Bica-Ross or Vi, as she is known to many, grew up in Alliance, Ohio. She received her bachelor’s degre...

51�Թ��� at Salem recently held a reunion to celebrate 30 years of offering radiology technology degrees on its campus, bringing together faculty, alumni, current students and members of the local medical community.  In welcoming the guests to the anniversary event, Jan Gibson, senior program director of the Kent Salem radiology programs, acknowledged the foresight of those who started the programs and related the historical chain of events that helped the program evolve into one of excellence and high standards.  “For the 51�Թ��� Salem radiologic technology progra...

Each week, sports columnist and Northeast Ohio legend Terry Pluto brings his talents to WKSU. “Morning Edition” host Amanda Rabinowitz is his regular partner, engaging the audience with insights, predictions and general observations on the health, well-being and success of the region’s beloved teams. Despite a general lack of championship rings, Cleveland sports franchises inspire fans who are recognized for their loyalty and enthusiasm.    On Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m., Pluto and Rabinowitz bring their show live to the Hudson Library & Historical Society (located in Hud...

  51�Թ��� President Beverly Warren visited the Salem and East Liverpool campuses on Sept. 17 as part of her Forums for the Future presentations. She met with advisory board members, faculty and students on each of the Columbiana County campuses, during which she shared her strategic visioning initiative: A Strategic Roadmap to a Shared Vision. Through handouts and discussions, President Warren shared the university’s new vision statement and outlined a list of core values and strategic priorities that are being considered. Vision Statement   &n...

East Liverpool – 51�Թ��� at East Liverpool received a gift of $25,000 from the family of the late Dr. Roxanne Burns to establish an endowed scholarship. Burns was a longtime biology professor on the East Liverpool Campus who helped organize several activities on campus, including the annual Environmental Justice Conference, and was active with numerous student organizations.  The Dr. Roxanne Burns Endowed Scholarship was created through a monetary gift from Emily Burns, daughter of the late professor. The scholarship will be awarded to a second-year student, with a minimu...

What started as a hobby a decade ago has turned into a promising future for 51�Թ��� senior Alex Flock. WKYC TV featured Flock for a story on the growing interest in drones and 51�Թ���’s minor in unmanned aircraft systems. Along with Blake Stringer, Ph.D., assistant professor in 51�Թ���’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, Flock expressed his desire to be at the forefront of unmanned aerial vehicles and shared how his education at 51�Թ��� is helping him with his career aspirations. Click here to watch the story from WKYC.  ...

The 51�Թ��� School of Communication Studies recently welcomed four new student members to its marketing and PR team. The four students include: Katelyn Braunegg, senior interpersonal communication studies major with minors in public relations and organizational communication. Jowan Cole, senior applied communication studies major with minors in marketing and global communication. Vincent Siciliano, senior applied communication studies major. Jia Song, senior applied communication studies major with minors in marketing and business. The student members of the mark...

51�Թ���’s School of Communication Studies will host the sixth Centennial Award Celebration on Friday, Oct. 2, to honor two alumni and one professor emeritus. The annual event is an opportunity for the school’s alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate and recognize the achievements of communication studies professionals. The following individuals will be honored: Jerry D. Feezel, Ph.D., resident of Kent, Ohio, and professor emeritus. Feezel will receive the Centennial Award, a recognition given to individuals of great stature and service to 51�Թ��� who...