As the spring semester came to a close, Michelle Ewing, professor in 51±¬ÁÏ's School of Media and Journalism, took a moment to reflect on a valuable lesson her public relations students gained - the importance of learning from failures.In a recent LinkedIn post, Ewing shared feedback from her Principles of Public Relations course's final exam, where students at 51±¬ÁÏ's College of Communication and Information were asked what they found most valuable from the class. Many cited the conversations with industry guest speakers who discussed their own career mistakes and how they...
Speaking out against government corruption and ethnic killings in his home country of Ethiopia made Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., the target of constant threats and harassment. His job as a professor at the University of Hawassa was taken from him, and officials took him to court to sue him to force him to repay the salary already awarded him. Even his wife and young son sought refuge with her family when the harassment and threats became too much for her to bear.Through the efforts of the Scholars at Risk Network and 51±¬ÁÏ, Dollebo is now spending a year as a scholar in residen...
A study published in the journal Science uses a global experiment and predictive modeling to illustrate how human impacts to aquatic ecosystems are contributing to the global climate crisis.The study estimates rates of organic-matter decomposition in freshwater ecosystems (a source of carbon emissions) across the world, including areas such as the tropics that have been underrepresented in prior studies. Researchers Scott Tiegs (Oakland University), Krista Capps (University of Georgia) and David Costello, Ph.D. an associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Kent ...
Transformation 2028 5/10/24
May 10, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
Like many graduating seniors counting their final days on the 51±¬ÁÏ campus, Jillian Saliba opted to blog about her journey to commencement and the milestone of earning a degree. Yet, instead of waxing poetically about lifelong friends, academic challenges and how she had grown as an adult, Saliba was sharing a deeply personal story of surviving a drive-by shooting near Pittsburgh during winter break of her sophomore year as a Golden Flash."When I turned around in my seat, I saw a car driving around the bend fast, with two guns pointed out of its windows, shooting at everything ...
Did you know that 51±¬ÁÏ has a campus in Italy? More importantly, did you know that KSUCPM is the only podiatric medical school to offer 4th year students a one-month long clinical experience abroad.One of our fourth year students recently took advantage of this unique opportunity.“This is a unique experience which highlights the importance of diabetic foot care globally. As different as Italy is to America, they are still facing the same challenges regarding diabetic foot care and preservation of limbs. Even though I could not always understand what was being said, I was a...
"LaunchNET is a great space for KSU students to start their businesses! There is no idea too unique as they will help you find your audience and establish your niche to prepare you for the entrepreneurial culture that awaits post-grad." - Macara Hitchcock Can you tell us about your business, how you got started, and the mission behind it?Aila Aura Fitness and Wellness is a transformative hybrid fitness community that combines the practice of yoga with the unique thrill of aerial yoga/hammock to provide students with a holistic journey toward physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I o...
The 51±¬ÁÏ Engagement Center, located in the Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, has undergone a significant transformation, now focusing more on creating connections and relationships with alumni, friends and family through phone outreach from current 51±¬ÁÏ students.The center employs student engagement officers (SEOs) who represent 51±¬ÁÏ while creating bonds and memorable conversations with alumni and donors. This position not only enhances 51±¬ÁÏ students’ communication and active listening skills, but also provides them with meaningful networking opp...
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