University News
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Joins 'SEA Change' to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ is a new charter member of SEA Change, an initiative of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, in which universities commit to their systemic transformation into more diverse, equitable and inclusive spaces where a full range of talent can succeed in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.
10 Questions with the Vice President for Regional Campuses Peggy Shadduck
Peggy Shadduck is vice president for Regional Campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies. She serves as the senior officer responsible for overall leadership of the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Regional Campus system. Her role promotes student enrollment and academic success and is responsible for expanding the visibility, influence and effectiveness of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡as a catalyst for regional development.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Board of Trustees Approves Establishing New Bachelor of Social Work Degree
The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Bachelor of Social Work degree during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 8. The new degree was developed based on the high demand for licensed social workers within the areas surrounding Kent State’s Regional Campuses. The program will be offered on the Ashtabula, Salem and Tuscarawas campuses.
Both On Campus and Abroad, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Wins at International Education
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s diligence in integrating international education throughout its programs and culture is in the spotlight. Â鶹¾«Ñ¡is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization. Meet two students currently displaying the university's excellence in global education.
Beverly Guy-Sheftall Keynotes Women’s History Month
To celebrate Women’s History Month and to honor Black History Month, Kent State’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in collaboration with Black United Students and the Department of Africana Studies, invites you to attend a virtual conversation Thursday, March 17, with Beverly Guy-Sheftall esteemed author, founding director of the Women’s Research and Resource Center and Anna Julia Cooper Professor of Women’s Studies at Spelman College.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Receives Military Friendly School Honor for 13th Year in a Row
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ continues to exemplify leadership in its mission to support students as the Kent Campus is designated as a Military Friendly® School for the 13th consecutive year in a row, earning a Gold award. In addition, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ at Trumbull earned a Silver award.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Board of Trustees Approves Establishing New Bachelor of Social Work Degree
The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Bachelor of Social Work degree during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 8. The new degree was developed based on the high demand for licensed social workers within the areas surrounding Kent State’s Regional Campuses.
Leadership Update
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the appointment of Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., as Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s new vice president for enrollment management.
Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and Marlene M. Wicherski Pledge $2 Million to Support Brain Health Research at Kent State
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ alumnus Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to support research programs and students in Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute. The Brain Health Research Institute is a recently established, cross-disciplinary institute that focuses on research and education of brain health across the lifespan.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Wins Award for Excellence in Integrating International Education Throughout University
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The honor recognizes Â鶹¾«Ñ¡for overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university and its campuses.