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Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
Kent State University’s College of Podiatric Medicine will celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2016. Located in Independence, Ohio, it is one of nine accredited podiatry colleges in the United States and is a four-year, graduate-level medical college, granting the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.

Jumpstart Your 2016 With These Wellness Initiatives
The new year always brings new resolutions, such as improved health and fitness. The Division of Human Resources and its wellness partners offer a host of wellness initiatives, such as Weight Watchers at Work, yoga, stress management workshops and more.

Kent State to Hold 14th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 28
Kent State University will hold its 14th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The keynote speaker for the event is Joy-Ann Reid, national correspondent for MSNBC and author.

Kent State Nursing Professor Receives Outstanding Teaching Award
By combining an enthusiastic personality, relevant real-world experience and entertaining pop culture videos, Kent State University’s Mary Bacha has become a favorite among students in the College of Nursing and was named one of this year’s Outstanding Teaching Award recipients.

An Irish Christmas on Stage at the Performing Arts Center Dec. 17
An Irish Christmas will be on stage at the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center on Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The show is co-sponsored by Mix 94.1 Radio.

University Business Magazine Honors Kent State for Being a "Model of Excellence"
Kent State University is one of 17 colleges and universities nationwide being honored by University Business magazine, a leading publication for senior managers at colleges and universities throughout the United States, in its winter 2015 Models of Excellence recognition program.

Kent State Holds Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 18 and 19
Kent State University will confer 2,154 degrees at its Fall Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, Dec. 18, and Saturday, Dec. 19.

Kent State Receives 2015 Institutional Excellence for Students in Transition Award
Kent State University is the recipient of the 2015 Institutional Excellence for Students in Transition Award by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition.

A Pound of Cure: Kent State Stark Nursing Students to the Rescue
Obesity is an epidemic in Stark County. But Kent State University at Stark nursing students have begun providing treatment and educating youth about healthy eating and exercise.

Where Did All the Books Go? Take a Peek Inside One of Kent State’s Specialized Storage Facilities
The fourth floor of Kent State’s University Library is the ultimate study space, complete with treadmill desks, cozy seats and the Math Emporium. But where are the books?