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Kent State Recognized as a “Great College to Work For”

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KENT STATE RESEARCH EXAMINES EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT FOR ORIGINS OF AGGRESSION

Aggressive behavior in animals may result in posturing, teeth baring or challenges related to protecting territory, offspring or food.

Kent State Offers New Dual Master’s Degree

��������’s School of Communication Studies and College of Business Administration offer an opportunity to obtain two degrees

The Daily Kent Stater Wins Best Collegiate Newspaper in Ohio

The Daily Kent Stater (DKS) received first place among college daily newspapers in the 

Cowperthwaite Visiting Scholar Explores Research on Mentoring in Business and Academe; Influences of Career Development

Patrice M.

Attend a Human Resources Knowledge-sharing Session

During the months of July and August, representatives from the Division of Human Resources and the Office of General

Kent State’s Professional Sales Certificate Named a Top University Sales Program

��������’s College of Business Administration was recently recognized by the Sales Education Foundation

Kent/Blossom Music Festival Now in Its 47th Season

Continuing the tradition of presenting world-class chamber music in Northeast Ohio, the Kent/Blossom Music Festival will again feature it

WKSU Wins 12 Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards

WKSU, a public radio station and service of ��������, was honored by the Press Club of Cleveland with 12 Ohio Excellence in

Kent State Architecture Graduate Students Earn High Honor in International Design Competition

�������� graduate students Jeff Jasinski of Wickliffe, Ohio, and Matt Dureiko of Stow, Ohio, both enrolled in the architectu

New Kent State President Beverly Warren Hits the Ground Running on Her First Day

Beverly Warren, who today begins her presidency at ��������, wasted no time getting more familiar with her new university fa

Kent State’s Piano Institute Presents Its Ninth Annual Gala Concert and Series of Performances

The 2014 Piano Institute, in association with the Piano Division of the Hugh A.

National Science Foundation Awards Nearly $2.5 Million to Kent State Researchers

�������� faculty members have been awarded nearly $2.5 million in funding from the National Science Foundation for research

Kent State Rolls Out New Food Truck

��������’s Dining Services is now serving burgers, tacos, salads and more from its first food truck this summer.

Kent State Announces Alumni Award Recipients

The �������� Alumni Association has announced the five recipients of the 2014 Alumni Awards.

The Piano Institute at ��������

The Piano Institute is a highly intensive program for talented piano students in grades 7-12.

August Lunch and Learn - Meal Planning for Busy Families

Do you feel that picking up fast food or a pizza is the only option for your family’s busy schedule?

Annual Health Risk Assessment Appointments Available for July and August

All full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to participate in a FREE comprehensive wellness assessment.

Student Success - Part One

July 16, 2014 
Dear Colleagues:

The Burr Earns First and Second Place in 2014 AEJMC Contest

The Burr won first and second place in the first-person category of the 

"They Led the Way" Receives 2014 AASLH Award of Merit

Professor Ann Schierhorn, Lecturer David LaBelle and Althemese Barnes received an Award of Merit from

�������� Offers New Dual Degree

Kent, OH – July 16, 2014 – ��������’s School of Communication Studies and College of Business Administration offer an opport

Research on Kent State Faculty/Staff Exercise Program Reveals Positive Results

Kent State’s Department of Exercise Physiology presents research findings at national meeting

Communication Studies Professor Carole A. Barbato Dies

Scholar Helps Fight Crime With Violence Prevention Research

Scholar of the Month
Eric Jefferis

Annual Personal Health Screenings Continue in July

The Division of Human Resources is pleased to partner with Be Well Solutions and University Health Services to enhan

Weight Watchers at Work Open House Scheduled

On Tuesday, July 22, there will be a Weight Watchers at Work Open House from noon - 1 p.m.

July 16 Lunch and Learn - Get Active!

The July Lunch and Learn, sponsored by the Division of Human Resources, will review the importance of physical activ

Scholar Helps Fight Crime With Violence Prevention Research

Scholar of the Month
Eric Jefferis

Get Your Summer Fitness Bingo and Win!

Mix up your physical fitness routine this summer and participate in “fitness bingo.”

Timely Vacation Reporting

With vacation season upon us, please make sure you are reporting your vacation time accurately and timely.

Student Success - Part Two

July 23, 2014

Dear Colleagues:

JMC Students Shine at the Press Club of Cleveland's All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards

Three JMC students took top honors in the student media section at The Press Club of Cleveland’s Ohio Excellence in

JMC Receives First Telly Award for Student Produced Music Video

�������� Independent Films (KSUIF) received its first Bronze Telly Award for an original JMC student-pr

Two of JMC's Own to be Inducted into the Silver Circle of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

Fox 8 Cleveland News Co-anchor Wayne D.

Research Group Awarded $325,000 NSF Grant