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Faculty/Staff News Now Volume 1, Issue 8 – May 13

College of Communication and Information Students Honored by Akron Press Club

Eight ������ students received scholarships from the Akron Press Club and John S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Fund in April, totaling $40,000 in awards. College of Communication and Information students won eight of the nine awards given by the Akron Press Club this year.

From the Gridiron to Graduation: Julian Edelman Completes Passes and Kent State Degree

A helmet and pads were replaced by a cap and gown for New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman as he finished a journey he started in 2005, joining 5,300 new Kent State graduates at the One University Commencement held at Dix Stadium.

Partners in Nursing Practice

At Kent State, unique partnerships and programs are helping prepare today’s nursing students to meet tomorrow’s nursing shortage.

Yanhai Du | April 29, 2019

Familiar Face

Yanhai Du

Associate Professor
College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Jamie Rhoads | April 29, 2019

Familiar Face

Jamie Rhoads

Instructional Designer
College of Public Health

Mary Kutchin | April 29, 2019

Familiar Face

Mary Kutchin

Associate Lecturer
College of Nursing
Kent Campus

Celebrating President Beverly Warren

For the past five years as the 12th president of ������, Beverly Warren has worked tirelessly to transform ������ into a top-tier institution of higher education.

Kent State Senior Finishes School While Managing Her Full-Time Business

Bethany Westphal is a very busy person. Like most seniors, Ms. Westphal spends her time doing school work and preparing for graduation in May. But, at the same time, she also runs the full-time business she started herself.

Kent State Board of Trustees Honors Service of President Warren With Awarding of “President Emeritus” Status and Naming of the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center

At its May 9 meeting, the ������ Board of Trustees was unanimous in passing a resolution of appreciation that recognizes K

FedEx Pledges to Build New Aeronautics Academic Center at Kent State Through Philanthropic Support

FedEx Corp. has pledged $5 million, in addition to $1.5 million already given, in support of an aeronautics academic center that will be located at the ������ Airport. The new 17,800-square-foot building will be named the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center.

Talented Photojournalism Student Earns Prestigious Award and Internship Grant

Nathaniel Bailey has been interested in photography for as long as he can remember. After years of study and practice, Mr. Bailey’s passion has paid off. In March 2019, Mr. Bailey won the Chuck Scott Student Photographer of the Year award from the Ohio News Photographers Association (ONPA), and he was awarded the Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship.