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Cleveland.com recently ran an opinion piece on democracy written by Julie Mazzei, associate professor of Political Science and faculty affiliate with the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Read the Op Ed. ...

While the much-anticipated COVID-19 vaccine is finally being administered around the world, folks in Columbiana County are also receiving their immunizations at the local level with the help of nursing students from the �鶹��ѡEast Liverpool and Salem campuses. Students in the Bachelor of Science in nursing program on the Salem Campus, as well as those in the associate degree in nursing program on the East Liverpool Campus, became part of history as they participated in vaccine clinics across the county. The BSN students from the Salem Campus participate each Tuesday in weekly vaccine ...

�鶹��ѡ Police Services and Kent Police are seeking our community’s assistance. In the past few days, there have been catalytic converters stolen from vehicles on and off-campus. The converter is part of the vehicle’s exhaust system. Please call KSU Police at 330-672-2212 or Kent Police at 330-673-7732 if you see any suspicious persons or vehicles in our parking lots. The safety of our community is our top priority. Cooperation and engagement of all students, faculty and staff in campus safety are our best defenses against crime. �鶹��ѡPolice patrol our campus 24 hours...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many disruptions and changes to people’s lives. The �鶹��ѡ men’s basketball team has been affected, too, with schedule changes, games played in nearly empty arenas and extra safety protocols in place. However, one of the things that has not changed is the team’s steadfast commitment to autism awareness. The �鶹��ѡmen’s basketball team will hold its second annual autism awareness game at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center. Autism is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, c...

In 2020, Sarah Shendy, ’06, became the first Director of the Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Shendy worked hard to achieve this prestigious position, but had it not been for �鶹��ѡ, she may have never gone into law enforcement. “After I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in justice studies, (now former) �鶹��ѡcriminal justice Professor and police academy Commander James Owens told me I would make a great officer,” Shendy said. “I made the decision to join the academy, fell in love with law enforcement and since then my life has never been the same.” Shendy’s ...

Julie M. Mazzei is an associate professor of political science and faculty affiliate with the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at �鶹��ѡ. When it comes to taking a political stance, she wants Americans to understand how to get the right facts to make informed decisions.  Cleveland.com recently published Mazzei’s opinion piece on separating fact from fiction in politics. Mazzei examined the insurrection at the U.S. capitol on Jan. 6 and the role citizens play in protecting American democracy from manipulation.   “January 6th was a startling reminde...

From a young age, Makayla Sejat has had a passion for serving others. Her life has been full of service, from helping out in community kitchens as a child to now devoting her time in various college leadership roles. Now, she will take her efforts to the next level as �鶹��ѡ’s first Newman Civic Fellow. The Newman Civic Fellowship is hosted by Campus Compact, a coalition of universities across the country devoted to civic and social responsibility. Student fellows are given resources and training to help them develop strategies to combat social injustices. Sejat, a ju...

Becoming an adult is a stage we never thought we would get to so fast. We have so many questions. Where do we start? How do we do everything? How do we save up? These are all questions I had. It all takes time, but everyone can do it.  As a college student who commutes I have to be very responsible with attending my classes on time and working, learning how to budget, and still having fun. Paying gas, food, school tuition I need to make sure I can make those payments and also leave some for myself to put aside. Budgeting will make life a lot easier for you to understand what to use your m...

In 2020, Sarah Shendy, ’06, became the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Sarah worked hard to achieve this prestigious position, but had it not been for �鶹��ѡ, she may have never gone into law enforcement.“After I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in justice studies, (now former) �鶹��ѡcriminal justice Professor and police academy Commander, James Owens, told me I would make a great officer,” Sarah said. “I made the decision to join the academy, fell in love with law enforcement and since then my life has never been the same.”Sarah’s decision to...

Last spring, American Academy student Maria Cecília Sucharski learned that COVID-19 would restrict students from attending in-person classes on the Brazilian campus. However, Sucharski was happy to learn first-hand that faculty for the dual enrollment program were equipped to deliver an optimal remote experience. “The professors actually seemed more prepared for teaching remotely than I thought they would be,” Sucharski mused recently. “The classes were great, and I didn’t really miss out on any content. Although I was sad that we didn’t get to meet our professors. I know I will come and talk...