University News
Doubling Down: DNP and Ph.D. Collaboration at the College of Nursing
Both the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in nursing, established in the 1960s, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), initiated in the early 2000s, provide doctoral degree programs allowing graduates to address the needs of patients and improve the constantly changing healthcare system. However, the…
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ College of Nursing to Launch Redesigned Ph.D. In Nursing Program
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s College of Nursing will welcome its first nursing cohort into the revised Ph.D. in Nursing program in the fall 2021 semester. The newly developed, state-of-the-science curriculum was thoughtfully constructed to prepare students to address emerging areas of nursing science by …
Tracy M. Dodson, MSN, RN, NAMED 2020 KENT STATE DAISY AWARD RECIPIENT
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ College of Nursing lecturer Tracy M. Dodson, MSN, RN, was virtually recognized on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, as the 2020 DAISY Faculty Award recipient. Honorable Mentions were also awarded to Kent campus faculty members Debra K. Cifani, DNP, RN, associate professor, and Sara…
Three Undergraduate Nursing Students Selected to Present Research on Vaping for Virtual National Conference
Three Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ College of Nursing students were the only undergraduate students selected to present their research during The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA) national conference in October. Due to continued social distancing recommendations, junior honor nursing students…
2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Recipients
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ has announced the recipients of the 2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSA). Sponsored by the University Research Council and the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, this award honors Kent State’s exceptional researchers and scholars.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Recognizes New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Winners
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ has announced the recipients of the New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award. These awards recognize the hard work and dedication of faculty who have been at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡for 10 years or less and are sponsored by the University Research Council.
Thanking Our Essential Workers
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡President Todd Diacon and others express their appreciation for the hard-working employees who have pulled together to keep our campuses operating throughout the pandemic.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Celebrates Promotions and Tenure of 135 Faculty Members
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ is marking the promotions and tenure of 135 faculty members during the 2019-2020 academic year.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Honors Employees Who Have Reached 20-Year Milestone
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ has inducted 53 employees into its 20-Year Club Service Awards Program for 2020.
Ashley White-Stumpf's Sacrifice Featured in National Museum of the U.S. Army
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White-Stump is featured along with other American heroes in the new National Museum of the United States Army, which just recently opened in Virginia.