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Against all odds, Ya’el Courtney has become a standout in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and found a world of success after her acceptance into a top-tier summer science program. Ms. Courtney, a senior biology major at ����Թ�, was accepted into the summer program in genomics research at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Ms. Courtney was selected out of 900 applicants for the nine-week program that kicked off in June in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ms. Courtney has been working her whole life to receive an opportunity similar to this. Grow...

����Թ� at Trumbull continues to examine ways to encourage prosperity in the Mahoning Valley. Its new Weekend College/Hybrid Completion Program offers anyone with prior college credits a unique opportunity to cost- and time-effectively complete their degree.   Beginning this fall, classes meet for a few hours every other Saturday, and the remainder is completed online. Classes are completed in eight weeks and begin on Saturday, Aug. 25.   “People stop attending college for a number of reasons,” says Jim Ritter, Ph.D., director of enrollment management and stude...

Diversity really matters to students at ����Թ�, and those issues and accolades have a new administrative channel in the Student Diversity Action Council, a branch of the University Diversity Action Council that seeks to be a voice and an advocate for the student body. Alyx Weaver, current chair of the Student Diversity Action Council and a doctoral neuroscience student at ����Թ� State, is looking to spread the message of diversity and inclusion. “We are here to support and enhance diversity, and make sure the administration is hearing from the diverse students we have on campus,...

Online final grading for summer 2018 Summer 1 (POT S1) began Thursday, July 12, via FlashFAST. Grading also is now available for any summer 2018 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Tuesday, July 17. Any final grades for summer 2018 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These summer 2018 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, July 19.     To access Final Grades via FlashFAST, log in to FlashLine and click on the Facu...

Preparing the next generation of change agents to positively impact their communities involves investing in and empowering them to become effective leaders.  In light of this, ����Թ� has established a Leadership Center to develop the next generation of ethical, purposeful change agents and thought leaders committed to creating positive change. The new center, located on the second floor of the ����Թ� Student Center, opened its doors to students in April and will teach and enhance students’ leadership skills for personal and career success. Christian Hightower, assistant dir...

George R. Newkome, Ph.D., and his wife, Mary Jane Saunders, Ph.D., have pledged $1 million to fund a first-ever professorship in materials science in ����Թ�’s College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Newkome is a two-time ����Թ� State alumnus. “George and Mary Jane both have a passion and desire to advance scientific discovery,” says ����Թ� State President Beverly J. Warren. “We are so pleased that they recognize and appreciate ����Թ� State’s upward trajectory in advanced materials science and have chosen to support the recruitment and retention of talented faculty members.” Dr. Newkom...

����Թ� students and staff at IdeaBase speak about their experiences working on real-world client projects. IdeaBase is a student-powered creative agency in downtown ����Թ� and is a service of ����Թ� State's College of Communication and Information.     ...

Anything your heart desires will come to you, especially if you put in the work. Just ask Sarah Heavner of ����Թ� at Trumbull. Ms. Heavner, who is majoring in communication studies and minoring in theatre, recently earned an internship with Walt Disney World for this coming fall. While there, she will dress and play the role of a costumed character on one of the largest stages in the world, Disney World. At LaBrae High School, she dreamed of becoming an actor. Even though she had spent years participating in front of crowds in cheer, dance and gymnastics, she lacked confid...

����Թ� is movin’ on up – one move at a time! ����Թ� State employees are incorporating fitness into their workday, engaging more in physical activities and other aspects of well-being, and taking charge of their health. After three years of competing in the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) National On the Move Workplace Challenge, TEAM KENT STATE finished in the top 10 in the Large Employer category, placing eighth overall. “Our employees’ passion to excel in this competition continues to grow and has a direct correlation with our final placement on the leaderboard,” says Kim...