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 Ohio is investing millions of dollars in wetland restoration projects as part of the H2Ohio Initiative, a major environmental effort aimed at tackling the pervasive problem of eutrophication in the state’s lakes and rivers. One of the primary regions benefiting from this initiative is the Western Basin of Lake Erie, where harmful algal blooms have become an annual issue.Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at ������, and members of her lab recently shared their insights into this critical research and the role wetland...

Meet Kayla Marker, a research associate at ������’s Center for Public Policy and Health (CPPH). With a passion for mental health advocacy and community engagement, Kayla brings dedication and energy to her role in the Center.Kayla currently works on two impactful projects. As data collection coordinator for the HRS-MATx expansion project, she supports efforts to enhance substance use treatment services in rural Southeastern Ohio. In addition, she serves as the training coordinator for the Northeast Ohio Mental Health Awareness Training project. This project, in collaboration wit...

Kent State’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA Kent) won a Star Chapter Award, and two former executive board members won the 2024 National Gold Key Award for work during the 2023-2024 school year. The national awards were announced during the Awards Ceremony Breakfast at the International Public Relations Student Society Conference in Anaheim, California.PRSSA Kent has won the Star Chapter Award for 13 consecutive years. This award recognizes PRSSA Chapters demonstrating outstanding practices in programming, community service, media relations, outreach and national involvemen...

Preston Superstore is a prominent family-owned business in Burton recognized for its motto, “The Nicest People Serving The Nicest Guests.” Perhaps less well-known is the family’s civic commitment to education in general and ������ at Geauga in particular.“Philanthropy has always been a core value in our business,” says Jackie Preston-Franck. She manages marketing, advertising, and customer service at the auto dealership, which was founded by her father, Pat. “We came to this community over 30 years ago and were welcomed and supported, so we made sure giving back to our...

 ������ Libraries hosted a Stress-Free Zone for students during Finals Week. The event offered activities including Coloring for Calm, snacks, beverages and quality time with the ultimate stress-busters: fluffy, friendly therapy dogs.        Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what’s happening in the photo along with when and where ...