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The Distinguished Teaching Award, sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, is presented to three faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching in the classroom and a commitment to impacting the lives of students. This year marks the 56th class of Distinguished Teaching Award recipients and finalists who were honored at a ceremony alongside the University Teaching Council’s Outstanding Teaching Award recipients Friday, Oct. 21.Linda A. Hoeptner Poling, Ph.D., Art, Kent Campus Linda Hoeptner Poling, Ph.D., associate professor of art education at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø, has se...

Check out the latest video for Career and Community Studies (CCS), a non-degree transitional program that prepares students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for adult life through academic pursuits, peer socialization, and career discovery and preparation. The video, which has received well over 400 views on YouTube, spotlights a program that integrates inclusive classes, a typical college experience, and a transition curriculum to assist students in achieving adult roles and a quality of life in a community of their choice. ...

During Ava Latham’s childhood, the first-year nursing student developed a love for helping people. Latham learned the importance of caregiving from several family members who have chosen nursing as a profession.  So, it came naturally for Latham, of Montville Township, Ohio, to help her peers deal with the difficulties they may be having during the school day. During her senior year, Latham created a sensory room at Highland High School in Medina County so that students can go there to relax and decompress during difficult times.  Latham’s project was so signifi...

The Golden Flashes successfully defended the Wagon Wheel on Saturday afternoon, capturing the coveted trophy for the fourth consecutive year in a 33-27 victory over the University of Akron Zips at Dix Stadium. Quarterback Devin Kargman made his first collegiate start on Saturday, throwing for 213 yards and a pair of touchdowns, both to Devontez Walker as the true freshman helped erase an early 10-0 deficit. Walker finished the day with eight catches for 72 yards and three scores, adding a third on a second-half rushing touchdown. Walker also threw a key downfield block on Bryan Brad...

The School of Peace and Conflict Studies at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø will host a Community Dialogue Workshop on February 17-19, 2023. The purpose of this conference is to bring together students, faculty, staff, practitioners and community members both new to dialogue and those who are already dedicated to using dialogue for intergroup communication, conflict de-escalation and resolution, and for building diverse coalitions for equity and justice at the community level.  Details about this conference can be found at https://www.kentstatedialogue.com.  Deadline for applications is ...