Community Impact
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State and University Hospitals Awarded $4 Million Grant to Develop an LPN-to-BSN Pathway, Further Nursing Education and Careers
Faculty researchers from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s College of Nursing recently received nearly $4 million in grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop an LPN-to-BSN pathway called the LPN Education Advancement Program (LEAP). The program will provide licensed practical nurses at University Hospitals the opportunity to increase their skill set by removing barriers that may have prevented them from furthering their education.
Barbie, Patriarchy and My Pink Hijab
Lydia Rose, Ph.D., director of Public Relations for the Islamic Society of Akron and ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï and an associate professor of sociology at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, shares her perspectives on the resurgence of Barbie’s influence on our culture today.
Need a job? Head to the Student Employment Fair
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Office of Career Exploration and Development is sponsoring a Student Employment Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday for students looking for a job on the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus.
Would You Be Ready in an Emergency? Quick Actions Can Save a Life
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Registrar Chris Dorsten and Assistant Registrar Adrianne Woods saved the life of a person who suffered cardiac arrest in Schwartz Hall over the summer.
IN A FLASH: Underscoring the "K"
President Diacon added his support as the Class of 2027 formed the "K" on Centennial Field.
New 'Flashes First Thursday' welcomes students to explore our vibrant college town
The first "Flashes First Thursday" welcomes students to experience the shopping, dining, music and more that make downtown ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï a fun place to visit.
IN A FLASH: The Summer Class of 2023
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's Summer Commencement ceremonies took place on Manchester Field last Saturday.
Supporting Hospitality’s Next Generation
A scholarship funded through the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Hotel and Conference Center benefits students in ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's Hospitality Management program.
100 YEARS AGO AT KENT STATE: Happy Anniversary to The Rock!
For more than a century, "The Rock" on the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus has been a colorful canvas expressing the changing moods of the community.
IN A FLASH: The Beat Goes On
High school students come to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State each summer for the School of Music's Percussion Camp.