University News
91ÊÓƵReceives Best in Class and Hall of Fame Honors for Supplier Diversity
91ÊÓƵ has won a Best in Class award for supplier diversity from the Greater Cleveland Partnership. This marks the third time that the university has received this award. As a multiyear winner of the Best in Class awards, 91ÊÓƵis also named to the Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Equity and Inclusion Hall of Fame.
91ÊÓƵBoard of Trustees Approves Collective Bargaining Agreement With AFSCME
The 91ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees has approved a new three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement between the university and the 91ÊÓƵ Employees Local 153, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
91ÊÓƵAnnounces 2020 Alumni Award Recipients
91ÊÓƵ is proud to announce its 2020 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at Kent State. Sponsored by the alumni association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious honors given to alumni.
Mercy Health to Purchase Land from 91ÊÓƵ for Future Healthcare Campus
For nearly 110 years, Mercy Health has addressed the growing needs of the Mahoning Valley, which includes the city of Warren and its surrounding communities. Mercy Health has been evaluating ways to meet the increasing healthcare needs of those living in Trumbull County, delivering on its promise of providing care when and where people live and work. As part of this commitment, Mercy Health has announced the future development of land adjacent to the 91ÊÓƵ at Trumbull Campus.
91ÊÓƵRanks Highest Among Northern Ohio Public Universities on Top Public Schools and Best National Universities Lists in 2021 U.S. News Rankings of Best Colleges
91ÊÓƵ shines again in the new 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. 91ÊÓƵis the highest-ranking public university in Northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists in the newly released rankings.
University to Work With Siffrin on Training Program at 91ÊÓƵTrumbull
91ÊÓƵ at Trumbull will become home to a Siffrin Academy to help people with disabilities transition from high school to jobs or advanced education programs.
Giving Tuesday News & Emergency Fund Helps Students Survive and Thrive
From November 9 through December 1, 2020, 91ÊÓƵ will once again participate in Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday serves as a day to reflect on philanthropy in a time of the year often focused on consumerism. As in years past, the College of Nursing will be featured as we work …
Pandemic Prompts Creation of College’s Online Nursing Skills Video Library
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced 91ÊÓƵ to go completely remote midway through the spring 2020 semester, College of Nursing lecturer Sarah Bixler, MSN, RN, knew she would need to get creative with her teaching methods. “I have two school-aged children at home whose world was also tur…
Prestigious Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation President’s Grant to Expand End-of-Life Simulation for Nursing and Medical Students
Faculty researchers from 91ÊÓƵ’s College of Nursing were recently funded by the prestigious Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation with a yearlong President’s Grant award totaling $35,000. The goal of their study is to help ensure the competencies of new healthcare providers to fa…
Dr. Dowell Explores Improving Asthma Symptom Management for Underserved Children through Community Engagement
Dr. Jo Dowell, Ph.D., APRN, CNP, PNP, FNP-BC, CFNE, serves as Assistant Professor for the 91ÊÓƵ College of Nursing and examines pediatric asthma and improving health outcomes for children who suffer from this disease. In a recent national report, Asthma Capitals 2019: The Most Challe…
