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Psychological Services at 51���� is enhancing its mental health services, and, in the process, is changing its name to better reflect its scope of practice. Unveiling Counseling and Psychological Services – or CAPS – comes at a time when, over the summer, the Division of Student Affairs underwent a reorganization process. According to the Director, Counseling and Psychological Services, Dr. Pamela Farer-Singleton, it signaled the right time to make a change. “With Psychological Services reporting to [Dean of Students] Dr. Talea Drummer-Ferrell, this was a good time and opport...

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, both educators and students have faced significant challenges due to social distancing mandates, online instruction, and an overall disruption in regular channels of communication. But many are overcoming these obstacles with individual and corporate responsibility, initiative, and creativity. Last semester, Dr. Daniela Popescu, Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at 51���� at Geauga, encouraged the students in her remote Anatomy and Physiology I classes to visit the Body Worlds RX exhibit at Cleveland’s Great Lakes...

In the medical field, demand for technological advances that can speed data analysis and be less prone to human error continues to increase. Robert Clements, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at 51����, recently received a federal grant to continue his work creating a more efficient and improved system to analyze medical data that will benefit not only the biomedical industry but also students at 51����. “Currently, MRI scans and microscopy images contain such large amounts of data that it takes countless hours to analyze,” said Clements. “Often...

The College of the Arts is proud to continue the acclaimed Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series with virtual presentations this spring dedicated to the College's commitment to celebrating diversity within the Arts. The next guest speaker of this year's series is actor and director Schele Williams. Williams will participate in a question and answer session on Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Admission to the event is FREE, however reservations are required. To RSVP to attend, please visit the link below: RSVP to Schele Williams Event ...

Managing your time as a college student is very important to keep oneself organized and feeling less stressed. College life is a big part for many students, and everyone settles in differently with their work styles. In my daily I am very involved with different activities and I have to make sure that I can make time for all my work to be done and also have some free time for myself. I have an agenda and also wall calendar that I list everything that I need to do throughout the week. My agenda is mostly for school on the daily assignments that I need to get done for my classes but my wall cale...

The 51���� Brain Health Research Institute is pleased to announce the following Pilot Grant 2020 award winners: Blue Awards ($20,000) Jianxin Bao, Ph.D. (Anatomy and Neurobiology, NEOMED) and Tsung-Heng Tsai, Ph.D. (Mathematical Sciences, 51����) A new method based on machine learning for diagnosis of cochlear synaptopathy Min-Ho Kim, Ph.D. (Biological Sciences, 51����) and Woo-Yang Kim, Ph.D. (Biological Sciences, 51����) A feasibility study for the application of magnetic hyperthermia towar...

This fall, 51����’s College of Business Administration will begin offering direct admission to its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program to qualifying, incoming freshmen and students transferring into business programs. 51���� is the first university in Ohio to initiate this program offering students a direct path from their undergraduate studies to the university’s nationally recognized MBA program.  No separate application is required, but incoming freshmen will have to meet certain high school academic requirements. Requirements for transfer students wil...

A scholarship has been established to honor the life and legacy of E. Timothy (Tim) Moore, Associate Dean Emeritus in 51����’s College of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pan-African Studies. Moore passed away suddenly this week. The E. Timothy Moore Scholarship is for majors or minors in Pan-African Studies and also for members of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The scholarship can be used for books, tuition and living expenses. Moore was a member of Omega Psi Phi. 51���� President Todd Diacon said Moore will be missed by students, f...

51����'s Black Theatre Association is celebrating Black History Month throughout February with two different projects, currently being shared through the organization's Instagram account (@BTAKentState). The first project, "Black Excellence Spotlight," will feature profiles celebrating black excellence and accomplishments. Curated by first year theatre students Noah Brock and Kia Render, new installments of "Black Excellence Spotlight" will be posted every Monady and Friday. The second project, "Taking the 'BUS' Through History," is an original docuseries chronicling the i...