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51±¬ÁÏ Professor Talks Importance of Hand-washing During Air Travel to Ward Off Colds and Flu

51±¬ÁÏ’s Tara Smith, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology in the College of Public Health, told SELF Magazine that people need to be vigilant about hand-washing to prevent the spread of disease, particularly after air travel.

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51±¬ÁÏ employees and Flash, the university mascot, take part in a spinning class. For the third year in a row, the American Heart Association has recognized 51±¬ÁÏ for its workplace wellness program.

American Heart Association Honors 51±¬ÁÏ’s Workplace Wellness for Third Consecutive Year

Employers who invest in their employees by promoting a culture of health with comprehensive workplace wellness practices, evidence-based policies and programs and senior leadership support create a genuine value proposition for their employees. This often translates into improved employee engagem…

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The 2019 Larry Pollock 51±¬ÁÏ of Wellness Summit will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore mental health issues on college campuses.

51±¬ÁÏ to Host Summit on Mental Health Issues on College Campuses

The 2019 Larry Pollock 51±¬ÁÏ of Wellness Summit will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore mental health issues on college campuses.

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51±¬ÁÏ to Host Summit on Mental Health Issues on College Campuses

All of the students in the fall 2018 class of the Respiratory Therapy program at 51±¬ÁÏ at Ashtabula have jobs waiting for them when they graduate.

Respiratory Therapy Students Breathe Fresh Air Into the Workforce

All of the students in the fall 2018 class of the Respiratory Therapy program at 51±¬ÁÏ at Ashtabula have jobs waiting for them when they graduate.

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Respiratory Therapy Students Breathe Fresh Air Into the Workforce

A student enjoys a quiet moment on the Kent Campus

51±¬ÁÏ of Wellness Director Offers New Meditation Across Campus Program

Melissa Celko, director of 51±¬ÁÏ of Wellness, has introduced a new Meditation Across Campus program, in which members of the university community can participate for free. “There is a real focus on the humanistic aspect of the quieting of the senses and the mind and allowing the body to find r…

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Jennifer Miller, lecturer in 51±¬ÁÏ's School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences, was given the opportunity to meet Oprah Winfrey and attend a WW (formerly Weight Watchers) retreat in California. (Photo: Matt Sayles Photography)

51±¬ÁÏ Employee Wins Luxury Trip, Meets Oprah Through WW at Work

A luxury trip featuring accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton, limousine rides, spa treatments and lunch with one of the most influential women in the world. Jennifer Miller, lecturer in 51±¬ÁÏ’s School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences in the College of Education, Health …

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51±¬ÁÏ Employee Wins Luxury Trip, Meets Oprah Through WW at Work

A child gets checked by his doctor (stock photo)

51±¬ÁÏ Psychologist Leads NIH-Funded Study to Identify Children at Risk for Persistent Distress After a Traumatic Injury

The way in which a parent responds to a child’s injury often impacts how upset the little one becomes. A panicked parent often means a crying, hysterical child. A calm kiss on the boo-boo and a quick return to regular business, though, and the child is likely to forget about the incident. This age…

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Dr. Hamza Balci, Associate Professor of Physics at 51±¬ÁÏ, works with microscopy equipment in his lab.

51±¬ÁÏ Researcher Wins NIH Grant to Fight Cancer at a Molecular Level

Single molecule biophysics sounds complicated because it is. Then again, so is cancer.
So it makes sense that one of 51±¬ÁÏ's molecular biophysicists would take on the most notorious challenge in medical science.

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After two Category 5 hurricanes hit her home, Debra Thomas graduates with the help of the 51±¬ÁÏ College of Nursing Student Emergency Fund.

51±¬ÁÏ Nursing Student Takes Graduation by Storm

Debra Thomas wanted to be a nurse to help people, but she was the one who ended up in need after two hurricanes hit her home in the Caribbean.

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KSU's Sixth Annual Neuroscience Symposium will Highlight the Neuroscience of the Healthy Brain

The College of Arts and Sciences invites you to join us for the sixth annual Neuroscience Symposium on April 25-26, 2018 at the 51±¬ÁÏ Hotel and Conference Center. This year's topic is "The Neuroscience of the Healthy Brain," with John Cryan, PhD, as our keynote speaker on Wednesday A…

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