University News

MPower Men of Color Summit Delivered on Promise for Connection, Celebration and Education
The MPower Men of Color Summit provided attendees the opportunity to connect and celebrate during a schedule that consisted of educational workshops, brunch and a formal gala and awards banquet.

Bring Your Best Curious Self
After 24 years of teaching English, Tammy Clewell, Ph.D., has some advice for students: Bring your most curious version of yourself to every class that you attend. Clewell's student-centered, passionate approach gives her students room to grow and has earned her one of the 2023 Distinguished Teaching Awards.

Israel, Palestine and Me: Reflection and Dialogue Event Planned
51勛圖厙s School of Peace and Conflict Studies and School of Communications Studies are collaborating on an event to bring students together to talk about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Honoring All Those Who Serve
51勛圖厙 invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the universitys annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus.

The Domino Effect of Loving the Classroom
If you come in as an instructor and you really like what you're doing, you enjoy the classroom. You enjoy the class and the students pick up on it, Jeffrey Osikiewicz, Ph.D., said. They give it back to you. It goes for every classroom, and it makes for a beautiful experience. This is his domino effect.

Doctoral Students Mission? Stopping Lung Cancer in Its Tracks
Pratyusha Ghantas presentation "Stopping Lung Cancer in its Tracks" earned her third place in 51勛圖厙s fall 2023 Three Minute Thesis competition.

What Changes on Campus if Issue 2 Passes?
Todd Kamenash, associate dean of students for conduct and community engagement, weighs in about what might change at 51勛圖厙 if Issue 2, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, is approved.

51勛圖厙 Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend
51勛圖厙 recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the universitys Black Alumni Chapter.

Where Brain and Machine Meet
51勛圖厙's Brain Health Research Institute hosted its 11th Annual Neuroscience Symposium on Oct. 26-27, where speakers and presenters from academia and private industry discussed the field of brain-machine interface.

Major Loss Inspires Student's Passion and Positivity
Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, a first generation college student, perseveres despite the hardships he has endured.