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A scene from "Head Over Heels," playing now through November 13

Falling 'Head Over Heels'

What happens when a 16th century romance combines with music from '80s pop group The Go-Go's? 

Tags: Community and Society, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

Kent State Today

Disabled Workers Equal Wages

Equal Pay For Workers With Disabilities May Not Even Playing Field

Professor of economics questions potential outcomes during survey about minimum wage for disabled workers.

Tags: Research & Science, Community Impact, Department of Economics

Kent State Today

A Kent State Army ROTC cadet salutes the American flag during the university’s 2021 Veterans Day Commemoration.

Honoring All Those Who Serve: Kent State Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance

Kent State University invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Risman Plaza on the Kent Campus.

Tags: Community & Society, University News, Community Impact, Veterans Day, Events

Kent State Today

Pictured from Kent State's College of Nursing, are: Tracey Motter, associate dean of Academics; Kay Gianantonio, 2018-2020 Jonas Scholar; Nicole Lewis, 2020-2022 Jonas Scholar recipient; and Lisa Onesko, professor and director of the DNP Program.

College of Nursing Student Named Jonas Scholar Award Winner

Two-time Kent State University alumna and current Doctor of Nursing Practice student Nicole K. Lewis, MSN ‘20,  was selected by Jonas Philanthropies, a leading national philanthropic funder of graduate nursing education, as a 2020-2022 Jonas Scholar Award Recipient.

Tags: Health, University News, Student Life, Community Impact, Students First, Nationally Distinctive

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Kent State Students at LaunchNET event

Turning Ideas Into Reality With Microgrants

Young entrepreneurs are able to pursue their dreams thanks to LaunchNET microgrants at Kent State University.

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Community Impact, LaunchNet Kent State

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Radiology students at Kent State's Salem Campus learn how to position patients for x-rays.

IN A FLASH: Getting the Inside Story

Radiology students at Kent State's Salem Campus receive practical, hands-on training. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Health, Kent State University at Salem

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CAPS Building

Supporting Students by Listening Without Judgement

October marked Mental Health Awareness month at Kent State University. Although October doesn't align with the National Health Observance calendar, it was chosen because the need for mental health support peaks during October, according to Recreation and Wellness Services

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Community Impact, Students First

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Vote Signs

Polls Might Underestimate Republican Support in Ohio

Kent State Today recently reached out to Michael Ensley, associate professor of Political Science, about what to watch for in the final weeks leading up to the November 8 election. Ensley sees the economy, immigration, crime and access to abortion as key issues for voters while also providing insight into polling.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Department of Political Science

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Planting trees in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Dig. Shovel. Plant. Water. Repeat. RPTM Students, Faculty Volunteer at CVNP

Students and faculty from the Recreation, Park, Tourism and Management program volunteered to plant trees recently at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Macedonia. View the slideshow.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, EHHS

College of Education, Health and Human Services