DTA Recipients
2024-25 RECIPIENTS
Distinguished Teaching Award
Christine Howell, MSN, RN, CNE
Welcome to another edition of Tools of the Trade: Assistive Technology! Assistive technology enables and promotes inclusion and participation, especially of people with disabilities, aging populations, and people with non-communicable diseases.“The primary purpose of assistive products is to maintain or improve an individual’s functioning and independence, thereby promoting their well-being. WHO estimates that today 2.5 billion people need one or more assistive products such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, or apps that support communication and cognition. With a global ageing population and a ri...
Arthur Karas
Arthur Karas, president of C&K Industrial Services, is a recognized leader in the industrial and environmental servic
Reneé Deluca Dolan
A vibrant force in Cleveland's business landscape, Reneé Deluca Dolan is a respected figure among the city's top CEOs and
Shampa Banerjee, Ph.D.
Shampa Banerjee, Ph.D. is a C-suite executive and global leader who transforms and scales
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State has received a grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation for the Spirit of Motherhood Program, an innovative program with a goal of reducing trauma and stress symptoms experienced by its pregnant Black mother participants. This multilevel, multigenerational intervention program recently received a $300,000 grant from the foundation to grow this multilevel, multigenerational intervention program throughout the Greater Akron area during the next three years. This is the second significant grant from the foundation that provided a $100,000 grant in 2021.Angela Ne...
Events at KSU
Online or in person, every KSU event gives you a chance to connect, learn, and make a difference. From international festivals celebrating diverse cultures to thought-provoking discussions on pressing global issues, there's something for everyone all year round (and usually, free food too!).
Study Abroad Stories
Hundreds of KSU students go abroad every year, whether it’s on their own for a semester or with an organized faculty-led group over a short break. Read some of their stories to find out where they went, how they felt beforehand, and how their experiences have shaped who they are today.
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Did you have an amazing time studying abroad? Then share it! Showcase your experiences overseas and inspire others to embark on their own global journey. Enter our photo and video contest for your chance to win, or check out the stunning entries from previous years.
Identity Abroad
While you’re abroad, you may notice that some of the identities you hold become more or less noticeable than they were at home. To help prepare you for this, refer to our wealth of resources.