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Less than half of U.S. children in the fourth grade and eighth grade tested as proficient (or higher) in mathematics this year, according to the recent results of the Nation’s Report Card. Only 39% of fourth graders and only 28% of eighth graders performed “at or above the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) proficient level on the mathematics assessment.”  Clarissa A. Thompson, Ph.D., professor of cognitive psychology in the Department of Psychological Sciences at ������, and her team have worked to improve this statistic and make learning math more eff...

    We are excited to share a recent paper published in the journal Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases by lead author Erin Burke (pictured), a graduate student in the Department of Psychological Sciences, Dr. John Gunstad, a professor in the Department, and their research collaborators. The paper, entitled “Cognitive function 10 years after adolescent bariatric surgery” is the first to examine long-term outcomes in memory and other cognitive abilities following adolescent bariatric surgery and provides important new information about the effects of obesity on the...

Andrew Palmer, Associate Director for Student Engagement & Assessment in University Housing, was honored with the Developing a Culture of Assessment Award at the 2025 SAAL Awards. His leadership in building a strong, data-informed assessment culture was exemplified through University Housing’s May 2024 poster symposium submission....

Positive growth.That’s the outlook on current and future enrollment following the release of ������’s 15-day report, which locks in enrollment numbers for the spring semester based on the preponderant headcount on the 15th day of the term. “We are thrilled to see such a strong increase in our enrollment numbers this spring,” said Sean Broghammer, vice president for Enrollment Management. “This growth is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff and the entire Kent State community. Our commitment to providing a high-quality education and a supportive ...

George Edmiston, University Housing’s Director, Facilities and Capital Development, was highlighted by Blueprint in a case study for January 2025. Blueprint is a digital magazine that spotlights facilities professionals across the country. George was recognized for the Midwest region. Read the full article here....