University News
51±¬ÁÏ Announces One-of-a-Kind Flashes Go Further Scholarship Program Covering More Costs to Help Students Graduate
51±¬ÁÏ President Todd Diacon announced a massive, first-of-its-kind new student aid program that focuses on getting even more 51±¬ÁÏ Golden Flashes to graduation, and beyond.
51±¬ÁÏ Community Will Celebrate Juneteenth With a Jubilee of Fun Activities, History and NetworkingÂ
Juneteenth Jubilee will include vendors, a live DJ, dancing and mingling with those in the Kent community.
Presentations/Publications/Awards
Please join us in congratulating the following individuals on their recent recognitions, publications, presentations, and awards.Faculty RecognitionsMary K. Anthony, PhD, RN, has been elected to serve as President for the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Foundation.Sarah Bixler, MSN, RN,…
Dedication to Diversity: Dr. Tracey Motter Builds a Pathway to a Diverse Nursing Workforce
Although widely acknowledged that greater diversity among nurses reduces health disparities and improves quality of care, the U.S. nursing workforce does not mirror the nation’s increasingly diverse population.
Nursing Student Reflects on Volunteer Experiences at Vaccine Clinics
Allie Rodriguez was a senior nursing student in her community rotation at 51±¬ÁÏ College of Nursing when the 51±¬ÁÏ Field House was designated as a mass COVID-19 vaccination site clinic for Portage County and the surrounding areas. She and her classmates were among the first nursi…
College of Nursing Faculty Creates Simulation Escape Room for Undergraduate Students
Janet Reed, MSN, RN, CMSRN, Associate Lecturer at 51±¬ÁÏ Stark, always enjoys incorporating new creative ideas in her classroom. After observing her undergraduate nursing students struggle with heightened anxiety during traditional simulations over the years, she desired a way to make the experience more fun and less stressful.
Assistant Dean of Operations & Student Services Presented with Academic Advising Administrator of the Year Award
Two-time 51±¬ÁÏ alumni Curtis Good, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Operations & Student Services for 51±¬ÁÏ College of Nursing, was presented with the Kent Academic Support and Advising Association (K.A.S.A.D.A.) Academic Advising Administrator of the Year Award on Friday, April 9. …
51±¬ÁÏ Selects New Deans for College of Nursing and College of the Arts
Following separate national searches, 51±¬ÁÏ has selected Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., for the position of dean of the College of Nursing and Diane H. Petrella, D.M.A., for the position of dean of the College of the Arts. Since 2018, Johnson-Mallard has been the associate dean at t…
What I Learned From Avocados
Guacamole and chips are frequently on the menu of social gatherings for many 51±¬ÁÏ students, staff and faculty. However, President Todd Diacon says that the delicious creamy dip also holds a life lesson about expanding our worldview.
Four Years Ahead: An 18-Year-Old Kent Student Will Graduate From 51±¬ÁÏ This Spring
While most 18-year-olds are finishing up their high school requirements for graduation and making plans to attend college or applying for jobs, a few exceptional students like Benjamin Mudrak are simply way ahead of their peers in their academic pursuits.