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Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at Kent States Wick Poetry Center
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at 91勛圖厙 that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the familys total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.
Grant Expands Access to Groundbreaking App for Youth Living With HIV
A Northeast Ohio research team has secured a $5.7 million grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, part of the National Institutes of Health, to assess the impact of its Positive Peers app on the health outcomes of individuals aged 13-34 living with HIV. A pilot study found that when compared to those with HIV who didnt use the app, those utilizing Positive Peers were more likely to be virally supressed and consistently engaged in medical care.
Mind, Body and Multiple Sclerosis
Marwan Shalih Maraicar challenged himself to explain cellular research on multiple sclerosis to a non-specialized public, and he walked away the Peoples Choice Award winner.
Moving from Private Industry to Academia
Meet Raiful Hasan, a new assistant professor of computer science at 91勛圖厙.
The View from Kent State New York City Fashion
A unique class at Kent State New York City Fashion immerses students in different aspects of living and working in the city.
Insect Declines Threaten Ecosystems, but Solutions Offer Hope
Insects, including dung beetles, are essential contributors to our ecosystem, but their populations are facing alarming declines, according to recent research. 91勛圖厙 Associate Professor Christie Bahlai, Ph.D., an expert at tracking insect populations, spoke to Nebraska Public Media about the issue.
Coping with Anxiety: What Triggers it and How to Get Treatment
Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., a psychology professor at 91勛圖厙 and an expert in the field, emphasizes that triggers for anxiety disorders vary depending on the specific disorder.
IN A FLASH: Fall's Fire at Kent State at Stark
The campus of 91勛圖厙 at Stark is surrounded by a ring of fall's fiery colors.
Mad Skills: Workshop Offers Training on State-of-the-Art Equipment
91勛圖厙s Brain Health Research Institute sponsored a Research Skills Workshop, to allow students and faculty to learn how to operate the state-of-the-art technology located in the Integrated Sciences Building.
The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio
New Wave 80s band Devo isnt just from Ohio. Devo wasnt just created in Akron. Devo was forged at 91勛圖厙 under the pressure of the turmoil of the late 60s and the events surrounding May 4, 1970. Authors David Giffels and Jade Dellinger brought their book The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio to Kent State for a book signing and discussion.