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Lala Hajibayova, School of Information, authored “Leveraging Collective Intelligence: From Univocal to Multivocal Representation of Cultural Heritage,” in Journal of Documentation, Vol. 74, Issue 6 (2018) 1190-1203. ...
The Board of Trustees approved a $3.2 million contract with Akron’s Signet Real Estate Group to lead the design phase for the new home for the College of Business Administration, a marquee building that is proposed to anchor the first phase of the Gateway to a Distinctive Kent State master plan, also called the Kent Gateway Plan. The project is part of the university’s Kent Gateway Plan, a $1.2 billion master plan to transform the Kent Campus and improve facilities over 10 years. The new College of Business Administration building will serve as an anchor in the ...
has selected Akron’s Signet Real Estate Group to lead the design phase of the marquee building of the first phase of the Kent Gateway Plan – the proposed new home for the College of Business Administration. The project is part of the university's Gateway to a Distinctive Kent State, a $1.2 billion master plan to transform the Kent Campus over 10 years. The new College of Business Administration building is proposed to anchor in the transformation of the Front Campus along East Main Street, which will include a signature gateway to the university, additional green...
From snow-capped mountains in Alaska to the tropical beaches of Hawaii to the South Korean countryside and palatial modern architecture in Oman, a diverse collage of students from around the country and the world has descended on campus. Together, they make up ’s robust student body, comprising more than 38,000 students from all 50 states and 100 countries. The 2018 freshman class arrives as the largest for the Kent Campus in university history. With 4,363 students, this class has 100 more students than a year ago and topped the previous record high from in 2016. The...
We all have moments when we feel down or nervous. Often, these feelings are fleeting and pass within a short time. However, this is not always the case. On Thursday, Oct. 4, from 10-11 a.m., faculty and staff are encouraged to attend our Mental Health Matters webinar, where we will focus on raising awareness about stress, anxiety and depression, demystifying the symptoms and treatments. We will provide information for you or a loved one on how to get help. Some of the items we will discuss and learn more about include: Tools available to recognize and understand ...
Health coaching is provided by Be Well Solutions as part of our employee wellness program for all full-time, benefits-eligible employees on all campuses. Health coaching appointments are individualized, 30-minute sessions with a certified health coach with expertise in a variety of areas, including exercise, nutrition, diabetes management, stress management, tobacco cessation and general health. Appointments are available face-to-face or telephonically to suit all schedules and are unlimited. The next onsite health coaching dates are Tuesday, Oct. 2...
An exciting new educational partnership between and Geauga County’s Berkshire Local School District has moved a step closer to reality. On Sept. 12, the Kent State Board of Trustees approved a long-term ground lease and shared services agreement with Berkshire schools for 30 acres of land co-located with Kent State’s Geauga Campus where Berkshire schools will build a new PreK-12 building, including athletic and vocational facilities. The new school is part of Berkshire’s PRIME initiative, which stands for Partnerships for Rural Innovative Models of Education. Berksh...
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has announced $3,723,765 in federal research grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Science Foundation to be awarded to . “ has been at the forefront of academic research and education,” U.S. Rep. Ryan says. “It’s important we continue to invest in research to further push the boundaries of science and discovery. Our nation benefits greatly when our academic institutions, researchers and students are given the resources to pursue these innovative projects. This is why I continue to supp...
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WKSU reporters have won 13 awards in the Ohio’s Best Journalism contest, including four Best in Show honors. The competition recognizes excellence in work created in 2017 and is coordinated by the Central Ohio, Cincinnati and Cleveland Professional Chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). Highlights of WKSU’s awards include Best Radio News Operation in Ohio, Best Radio Reporter in Ohio for M.L. Schultze (both repeats from 2017) and Best Anchor for Amanda Rabinowitz, who has won the award three years running. Awards were presented on Saturday, Aug. 25, at a ceremony on a Be...