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Dear Members of the �鶹��ý Community,I want to thank all students, faculty and staff who participated in our Engagement and Well-Being Survey this past fall. Your thoughtful and honest responses are invaluable as we assess the current campus climate and identify opportunities to enhance the experience for everyone at Kent State.As I shared when we launched this important initiative in September 2024, a welcoming and inclusive campus climate grounded in mutual respect is foundational to our educational model and Kent State’s core values. Creating and maintaining a community envir...

In the United States, clinical trials continue to be a major strategy for facilitating positive outcomes in both public health and healthcare. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), clinical trials are defined as a type of research that studies new tests and treatments and evaluates their effects on human health outcomes. People volunteer to take part in clinical trials to test medical interventions including drugs, cells, and other biological products, surgical procedures, radiological procedures, devices, behavioral treatments and preventive care.  “Clinical trials are p...

The College of Public Health is pleased to welcome Constance (Connie) Hawke, Ph.D., J.D., as the newest public health ambassador. Hawke joined �鶹��ý in 2000 as an attorney in the General Counsel office, bringing expertise in research, regulatory compliance, technology licensing and partnerships, intellectual property and construction contracts. Until 2012, she also served as the associate vice president for federal government relations, acting as the federal liaison for the university on funding and compliance matters.In 2013, she was selected to head up the new Compliance...

�鶹��ý’s College of Podiatric Medicine remains one of the nation’s most affordable podiatric medicine programs following the Kent State Board of Trustees’ approval of tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year. With in-state tuition set at $33,700, Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine remains the most affordable option for Ohio residents pursuing a degree in podiatric medicine among all 11 U.S. podiatric colleges. “We remain committed to providing an exceptional education at a value that keeps our program accessible to qualified students,” said Dr. Allan Boi...

Welcome to Flash Focus! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Meet Daycia Clifford, a junior mechatronics engineering technology major from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a passion for learning about new technology.Clifford is a research assistant in the Extended Reality (XR) Research Lab, focusing on the integration of virtual reality for aeronautical training.  “My job in the XR lab is my passion. I love to learn about new technology,” Clifford told Kent State Today. “My major was computer engineering, but I decided to switch because I wo...

Professor Emeritus of Sociology Jerry Lewis, Ph.D., who devoted his career to ensuring the legacy of May 4, 1970, would remain vibrant, is being honored with an exhibit at the May 4 Visitors Center.  Kent State Today was on hand for the grand opening of the display, “Teach Peace: The Life and Legacy of Jerry Lewis,” which took place March 19 at the center in Taylor Hall. The display exemplifies how the lessons of Kent State's history continue to guide the university in a divided world.Molly Merryman, Ph.D., associate professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, gave a presentation titled...