University News
91ÊÓƵNames University’s First Newman Civic Fellow
From a young age, Makayla Sejat has had a passion for serving others. Her life has been full of service, from helping out in community kitchens as a child to now devoting her time in various college leadership roles. Now, she will take her efforts to the next level as 91ÊÓƵ’s first Newman Civic Fellow.
Alumna Sarah Shendy, ’06, Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment
Sarah Shendy, ’06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for 91ÊÓƵ, she may have never gone into law enforcement.
Nursing Students Gain Experience Through COVID-19 Testing
In the course Community Health Nursing, Taryn Burhanna’s students are required to complete 60 clinical hours and eight laboratory simulation hours. Burhanna, community health nursing coordinator, wanted to ensure students in this course could get their hours and gain real-life experience by tapping into coronavirus relief efforts on campus.
91ÊÓƵBecomes the First University in Ohio to Offer Direct Admission to MBA Program to First-Year and Transfer Students
This fall, 91ÊÓƵ’s College of Business Administration will begin offering direct admission to its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program to qualifying, incoming freshmen and students transferring into business programs.
E. Timothy Moore’s Life, Legacy to Be Honored With Scholarship
A scholarship has been established to honor the life and legacy of E. Timothy (Tim) Moore, Associate Dean Emeritus in 91ÊÓƵ’s College of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pan-African Studies.
91ÊÓƵDepartment of Athletics Goes Above and Beyond to Keep Students Safe
Whether Kent State’s 450 student-athletes are studying or practicing, their safety and health remains the university's top priority.
91ÊÓƵVeterinary Technology Students at the Trumbull Campus Achieve Ohio's Highest Passage Rate
Veterinary technology students at 91ÊÓƵTrumbull recently earned the highest three-year average passage rate in Ohio on the Veterinary Technician National Exam administered by the American Association Of Veterinary State Boards.
91ÊÓƵLaunches Search for New Director of Athletics
91ÊÓƵ today is launching a national search for the university’s next leader of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. A 12-member search committee led by Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., vice president for student affairs, has been appointed to recruit and screen highly qualified candidates for the director of athletics position.
Journalism Student Ranks in Nation's Top 10 for 'Pulitzer Prize of Collegiate Journalism' Contest
The Hearst Journalism Awards — widely known as the Pulitzer Prizes of Collegiate Journalism — recently recognized 91ÊÓƵsenior Gianna DaPra in the nation’s top 10 for television features.
91ÊÓƵBridges Gap With New Cybersecurity Major
The gap between the number of trained cybersecurity professionals and the number of available positions has increased in the past few years. To help bridge the gap, 91ÊÓƵ’s College of Applied and Technical Studies will be offering an associate’s degree in cybersecurity starting Fall 2021.
