A research group in the College of Arts and Sciences at 蜜桃视频 is searching for potential treatments for men who have suffered spinal cord injuries and hope to regain bladder control and sexual functions. Associate Dean Lique M. Coolen, Ph.D., a neuroscience professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, recently received a three-year, $760,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense 鈥 Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs to continue her ongoing pre-clinical research of spinal cord injuries. This is Coolen鈥檚 second award from the U.S. Department of Defense ...
Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D, professor of psychological sciences and the director of the Program for Research on Anxiety Disorders Among African Americans (PRADAA) at 蜜桃视频 was recently featured in the San Diego Monitor-News. In the article 鈥淏lack does Crack,鈥 Neal-Barnett shares perspectives and knowledge of the impact of the black female experience on mental health and how it should be considered in the world of therapy. The article discusses burnout and how black women face hurdles to treatment. 鈥淲ith the dual pandemics of racism and COVID-19 upon us, Black women are ...
The 蜜桃视频 Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 11:30 a.m. in Room 250 of the Design Innovation (DI) Hub on the 蜜桃视频 Campus to consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed personnel actions and new business. All actions of the Board will be taken at this business meeting. On Sept. 15, meetings of the full Board of Trustees will be held in person. A limited number of seats open to the public/university community will be available in person. Additional public access will be provided through li...
Campus Resource Officer Pat Diangelo Credited With Life Saving Actions Ashtabula police officer and 蜜桃视频 at Ashtabula Campus Resource Officer Pasquale "Pat" DiAngelo was recently recognized at an Ashtabula City Council meeting with a commendation for meritorious service. In the span of two days in late July, DiAngelo was credited with life-saving actions of two men involved in two separate incidents. He was presented with the commendation by Police Chief Robert Stell and also received a meritorious pin to wear on his uniform. DiAngelo has nearly 5...
FOUR-PART FACILITATED DIALOGUE鈥 The Listening Project is a four-part facilitated dialogue led by the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This initiative aims to strengthen relationships among participants through intentional dialogue. The program seeks to build relationships among individuals; increase understanding of diversity and inclusion, gender, ethnic, racial, and other identities; and improve the climate and success of social and cultural well-being at KSU. The Listening Project requires four facilitated sess...
The September 2021 LinkedIn Learning Resource Toolkit is available. In it you will find, a new monthly challenge, the webinar schedule, content on LinkedIn Learning Hub and seasonal promotional materials. Contact Training and Development with questions about LinkedIn Learning at hrd@kent.edu. ...
The Center for Adult and Veteran Services will hold its annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. Visit the Veterans Day website for updates. ...
As the pandemic raged on throughout 2020, a plan was already in the works to better serve students' mental health. It was executed at the right time. After recognizing the need to continue focusing on mental health efforts as a university and stepping up its services, the thought process shifted to thinking critically about how best to offer support services and resources to the student population. Another priority became educating faculty, staff, and the entire campus community on how students can access those resources. In 2019, Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar Hylton charge...
Ashtabula police officer and 蜜桃视频 at Ashtabula Campus Resource Officer Pasquale "Pat" DiAngelo was recently recognized at an Ashtabula City Council meeting with a commendation for meritorious service. In the span of two days in late July, DiAngelo was credited with life-saving actions of two men involved in two separate incidents. He was presented with the commendation by Police Chief Robert Stell and also received a meritorious pin to wear on his uniform. DiAngelo has nearly 50 years of service with the Ashtabula Police Department and has been the Campu...
Jennifer Taber, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at 蜜桃视频, was featured in two articles this August for her research on how to properly acknowledge and approach people's uncertainty pertaining to the COVID-19 vaccine. Throughout the pandemic, people have been faced with making tough decisions regarding risks and safety. Now with the COVID vaccine, they have even more decisions to consider. With the loads of misinformation, media blasts and political influence, many people feel manipulated, controlled a...