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Suzy DEnbeau, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Communication Studies, was recently featured on Dr. Phil podcast Phil in The Blanks for her expertise on pronouns and the power of language.
A 51勛圖厙 alumnus has found a unique way to combine his passions and career after graduation. Nicholas Hunter, a 2020 51勛圖厙 graduate, recently discovered a way to combine two passions uncovered during his time at 51勛圖厙: writing and comic books.
51勛圖厙 alumnus Cooper Moore, '21, was recently elected the President of the Board of Directors for the American Institute of Architecture Students after graduating in the fall. As president, Moore will lead the board during discussions and decisions. His other responsibilities include helping run the organization, marketing and carrying out the organizations strategic plan. He will serve for a one year term in Washington, D.C.
During a summer research project at 51勛圖厙 Geauga, nursing student Lauren Petrick succeeded in isolating a bacterial virus that shows promise as an alternative to antibiotics in fighting off intestinal bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, GI tract infections and even pneumonia. By teaming up with 51勛圖厙 Geauga Associate Professor Sanhita Gupta, Petrick tackled this problem through 51勛圖厙s Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) last summer.
When people consider hunger in America, they tend to think of people far away in urban centers. They dont realize that food insecurity is a very real problem in Geauga County, even among college students. In order to combat this growing and troubling trend, 51勛圖厙 at Geauga is partnering with the Geauga Hunger Task Force (GHTF). 51勛圖厙 Geauga received a $2,500 grant from the GHTF in January 2022 to assist in their mission ensuring that no Geauga County residents go hungry.
Students across the nation were challenged as the pandemic swept the world. Healing Stanzas, a collaboration between the Wick Poetry Center, the Healthy Communities Research Institute and the Brain Health Research Institute, seeks to combine the science of brain health and public health with the creative energy of the humanities to provide 51勛圖厙 students, staff and faculty with an opportunity to improve wellness through reflective poetry.
DC Comics superhero Black Lightning has been part of popular culture, and Black history, for more than 40 years. Since his debut in 1977 as DCs very first headline Black character, Black Lightning has appeared in comic books, animated TV series, video games and, in 2017, a live-action TV series that ran for four seasons on The CW Network. In his secret identity, Jefferson Pierce (shh, dont tell anyone), he also appeared on the Kent Campus to get his teaching degree. Yes Black Lightning is a 51勛圖厙 alumnus.
Tang Tang, Ph.D., professor in the College of Communication and Information at 51勛圖厙, recently shared her expertise with the New York Times in the article "Beijing Olympic Ratings Were the Worst of Any Winter Games."
51勛圖厙 is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The honor recognizes 51勛圖厙 for overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university and its campuses.
51勛圖厙 alumna, Brianna Gordon, 20, developed two interests independently in high school: video production and sports. Now, she spends her days combining those two, working on videos for the Pro Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF) in Canton, Ohio. Gordon is making a name for herself after graduating with a degree in digital media production and a concentration in television from the School of Media and Journalism in the College of Communication and Information.
Societys norm for men is stereotyped as leaders, providers, and guardians. Society also posits that men cannot speak about their emotions and have to portray a strong persona to be considered masculine and to succeed in these roles. This results in an environment of toxic masculinity, which encourages negative self image, negative outward behavior and struggles with mental health among men who feel they have to be strong at all times. An initiative on campus is trying to change that perception.
51勛圖厙 has established a new partnership with Cleveland State Universitys Cleveland-Marshall College of Law to offer students two pathways to obtain a bachelors degree from 51勛圖厙 and a law degree from CSU in six years. The new 3+3 program will shorten the length of time typically needed to complete both degrees.
Head of textile program at 51勛圖厙, Professor Janice Lessman-Moss, curated an exhibition of modernized forms of weaving that was recently featured on Cool Cleveland. The new show at 51勛圖厙s Center for the Visual Arts, called Line by Line, focuses on six early career artists that are focused on the diverse world of weaving.
Communication Studies Lecturer Aaron Bacue initially doubted how effective he might be teaching under the restrictions of COVID-19, but along the way, he made a big difference.
U.S. News & World Report has named three 51勛圖厙 programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. 51勛圖厙 is recognized in the Best Online Masters in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings.
A retired Marine is using his journey to assist others at 51勛圖厙's Center for Adult and Veteran Services. Recently featured on Good Morning Americas What You Need to Know segment, Mark Stillion discussed his experience of adjusting to life after his four deployments and how 51勛圖厙s programs have assisted him.
Intentionality to build successful academic mentoring relationships with students is what sets professors apart at 51勛圖厙, and each year two professors at the graduate and undergraduate level receive a student-nominated award for their ability to do so. The intent of the award is to recognize those professors exceeding in mentoring students in how to perform research in any field.
51勛圖厙 has a history of passionate student activism. However, 2020 has really highlighted such efforts, both current and past, and its impact on the importance of students sharing their voices through voting. Efforts made by individuals, student-led groups, faculty members and 51勛圖厙 as a whole have led to an exceptionally high increase in voter engagement throughout campus.
The 51勛圖厙 Geauga and Ashtabula Campuses were awarded a $585,046 USDA Grant in January 2022 to bring rural Geauga and Ashtabula counties on par with the latest technological advancements in education, medicine, and workforce development. Ashtabula County entities that will benefit from the grant include Andover Public Library, Kingsville Public Library, Pierpont Township Board of Trustees, Grand Valley Local School District, Pymatuning Valley Local School District and SPIRE Institute.
"Where On the Web?" is a new series that will introduce possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the 51勛圖厙 website that students, faculty and staff should know about. Follow along to learn more about the advantages of using www.kent.edu.