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Alumna Working to Protect Nursing Home Residents from COVID-19 Impacts

Geology Professor and Science Historian Co-Author Article Exploring Eunice Foote’s Climate Experiments From 1856

Recently, Joseph Ortiz, Ph.D., professor and assistant chair in the Department of Geology in 51����’s College of Arts and Science, partnered with Sir Roland Jackson, Ph.D., a historian of science at the Royal Institution and the Department of Science and Technology Studies at University College London, to co-author a paper assessing the experiments described in Eunice Foote’s papers from a detailed quantitative perspective and to place them in historical context. They point out the differences between her hypothesis and that of the modern greenhouse effect.

Dick Goddard, ’60, Passes Away at Age 89

The legendary meteorologist and 51���� graduate passed away on Aug. 4.

2020 BHRI Undergraduate Fellows Cap Off a Great Summer Research Experience

Ten undergraduate students from nine different majors had extraordinary research experiences as Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) Fellows during summer 2020.

Shaping a Better Future: Dialogues and Strategizing for Change Hosts First Series

The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is proud to announce a new virtual series, Shaping a Better Future: Dialogues and Strateg

Reopening Plans Recap: What you need to know about returning this fall

For months, members of 51����’s reopening committees have been working to develop a plan to return to campuses this fall.

Classroom Technology Committee efforts lead to Significant Improvements in the Instructional Experience

In-person instruction will change dramatically this Fall with the requirements in place to ensure physical distancing.&nbs

51���� Nursing Researcher Awarded $1.5 Million, Three-Year Grant to Advance Nurse Education Within Integrated Care Settings

The Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recently awarded a $1.5 million, three-year grant to 51���� College of Nursing research faculty member Jim Tudhope, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC (principal investigator) and his team.

51���� Museum Receives Substantial Grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services

Kent, OH – The 51���� Museum (KSU Museum) is the recipient of a $171,119 grant from the Institute of Muse

They’re Back! 51���� Students Move Into Residence Halls

51���� students began moving into residence halls on the Kent Campus on Aug. 19, as part of a phased-in process that will continue over five days.
 

51���� Holds Flashes Fight Hunger Contactless Food Drive on Aug. 26

Among the festivities marking the beginning of this unconventional semester, one 51���� office is partnering with Portage County social service agencies to host a contactless food drive to collect items that will support members of campus and local communities. The Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive, organized by 51����’s Community Engaged Learning, will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4-8 p.m.

51����’s College of Public Health Hosts Virtual Public Health Academy for High School Students

We all know the world has changed, perhaps forever. The overall lesson of the COVID- 19 pandemic is that we need a public health workforce, prepared at all levels, to monitor the world for emerging infectious diseases, to prevent the spread of highly contagious diseases, to develop new treatments and vaccines, and to invent novel approaches never seen before. 51����’s College of Public Health is addressing this workforce challenge, in part, by hosting the 2020 Virtual Public Health Academy.