University News
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as Kent State University鈥檚 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.
According to an economic impact study on the 2018 event conducted by Kent State University College of Business Administration Associate Professor of Economics Shawn Rohlin, Ph.D., the annual Twins Days Festival provides a substantive positive economic impact to the city of Twinsburg and surrounding areas.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Ann Womer Benjamin, J.D., of Aurora, Ohio, to the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Her appointment began June 21, 2019, and ends May 16, 2028.
Molly Merryman, Ph.D., the founding director of Kent State University's Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality and associate professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a USA TODAY opinion piece that outlined black transgender women鈥檚 contributions to the LGBTQ movement.
The class began with the normal jockeying of students 鈥 some trying to find a seat, others attempting last-minute reviews with classmates before they had to present group projects, still others racing in at the last minute.
Steve Harvey, producer, actor, author and former Kent State University student, is paying it forward by awarding eight of Kent State鈥檚 incoming freshmen with scholarships that will cover the total cost of attendance for each student.
Kent State alumnus Josh Cribbs, a former star on the football field, will now become a star on the small screen with his wife, Maria. The prominent Cleveland couple will co-host their own local talk show called 鈥淐ribbs in the CLE: Josh and Maria Live鈥 beginning this fall on WOIO and WUAB.
Daniel E. Palmer, Ph.D., has been appointed interim dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State University at Trumbull, effective July 1.
Presented at a ceremony held during the association鈥檚 2019 Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, the award recognizes a member for outstanding performance in representing the purchasing profession through the written or spoken word by teaching, speaking or publishing.
The exhibit spanned the Lefton Esplanade throughout the spring showcasing large photographs of individuals who fled their home countries and now live in Northeast Ohio. The refugees featured in the display fled their home countries to avoid war, oppression and danger.