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51���� has an extensive list of class options for students. The university also offers numerous training options for faculty and staff through various departments. But where can a member of the 51���� community go to find a self-paced, free course on “Coping with Impostor Syndrome to Build Career Confidence,” “Learning LinkedIn for Students” and even “Writing Emails People Want to Read”? What about specifics for a job, like “CSS: Design Systems'' for developers, “Managing Your Anxiety While Presenting” and quick tips on using Excel, PowerPoint, Word or Photoshop? The answer ...

51���� is a new charter member of SEA Change, an initiative of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, in which universities commit to their systemic transformation into more diverse, equitable and inclusive spaces where a full range of talent can succeed in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM).51���� joins along with the University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Southern Mississippi.   SEA Change, which stands for STEMM Equity Achievement – was started in 2018 to support institutions as they undertake a...

51���� Professor Will Kalkhoff, Ph.D.,  is studying the brain waves and heart rates of police officers during training exercises to help to improve police performance and increase safety. Kalkhoff is a professor of sociology at 51����. He is also the executive director of the Electrophysiological Neuroscience Laboratory of Kent and an executive committee member of 51����’s Brain Health Research Institute. He recently conducted a study for the Kent City Police Department to see how a police officer’s performance is impacted by wearing a body camera. This study ...

Brain cells controlling reproduction are critical to the survival of a species and are an important part of everyday life for humans and other animals. However, these cells are complicated to study. Luckily, 51���� researchers’ innovative techniques have unveiled surprising new details about the brain’s fertility cells that may prove useful for treating infertility disorders.  After several years of research, Aleisha Moore, Ph.D, assistant professor in the department of biological sciences, Lique Coolen, Ph.D, professor and associate dean of the college of arts and science, and Mic...

In a recent Communication Studies course, international students shared insight about what it is like to adapt to American culture as they pursue their degrees.  The course, Intercultural Communication, examines the theory and application of communication behavior between different cultures and national systems. Assistant Professor Ikram Toumi’s class was greeted by students from Saudi Arabia, Italy, Ghana, Uganda and Nigeria.   Upon coming to America to study at 51����, these students experienced communication barriers and expressed concerns about being able to commun...

For the second consecutive year, the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine has chosen 51����’s Division of Student Affairs as one of the 16 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs in 2022. The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) offers a variety of student organizations and leadership opportunities. It creates an inclusive, co-curricular environment that engages students in an optimal learning experience. Students are the priority. 51���� is just one of two universities in Ohio to receive this honor. The natio...