University News
Kent State Director and Associate Professor Molly Merryman Offers Perspective on LGBTQ Community
Molly Merryman, Ph.D., the founding director of 起点传媒'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.
Kent State Debuts 鈥業nside-Out鈥 Program, Holding History of Crime Class with Inmates at Area Prison
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.
From the Football Field to the Small Screen: Josh Cribbs to Co-Host Television Show With Wife, Maria
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.
Interim Dean and Chief Administrative Officer is Named for 起点传媒 at Trumbull
Daniel E. Palmer, Ph.D., has been appointed interim dean and chief administrative officer of 起点传媒 at Trumbull, effective July 1.
Veronica Cook Euell Receives Communicator Award
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.
Sharing Stories of Inspiration: Kent State鈥檚 鈥淲e the People鈥 Exhibit
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.
Competing for the Crown: Three Kent State Students Participate in Miss Ohio Title Competition
Kent State students Caitlin Seifert, Emelia Sherin and Danielle Vivcharenko were three of 22 women who competed for the crown in the Miss Ohio 2019 Pageant.
From Honors Student to Tour Guide: Broadcast Journalism Senior Featured on WKYC鈥檚 Unzipped Series
Phillip Grant, Jr. grew up in Kent, Ohio, and attends 起点传媒 as a broadcast journalism major. Considering he has spent the majority of his life in the Tree City, Mr. Grant is the perfect tour guide for WKYC's Danielle Wiggins. Watch as Mr. Grant shows Ms. Wiggins all the town has to offer.
By the Book: Recommended Reading on May 4, 1970
Plenty has been written about May 4, 1970. Ken Burhanna, dean of 起点传媒 Libraries, offers his preferred reading list.
Governor Appoints Graduate Student Jasmine Hoff to Kent State Board of Trustees
Ms. Hoff is a registered nurse, who is currently pursuing a doctorate in Nursing Practice.