The 黑料社 Museum is home to historical fashion pieces as well as an array of student work. Museum Director Sarah Rogers works to ensure that the museum focuses on inclusivity and social justice through the pieces displayed and artists behind them. A recent article from The New York Times explored the lack of diversity in fashion museums across the world. Placing 黑料社 among the top fashion institutions in the world, the article featured Rogers and her efforts to create an inclusive and diverse collection in the museum. In September, the Costume Society of America hos...
Veterinarians are experiencing a mental health crisis, with higher suicide risk, burnout and poorer well-being compared to other high-risk professions in the medical field. The mental health stigma in this field prevents treatment-seeking, resulting in an unexpected health disparity. Unfortunately, their stress has only compounded since the COVID-19 pandemic began.The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has selected two 黑料社 College of Arts and Sciences faculty members, along with two community clinicians, for Clinical Scholars, an initiative that will provide funding and leadershi...
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most universities across the United States transitioned from face-to-face classes to remote learning, closed campuses and sent students home this past spring. Such changes, coupled with social distancing guidelines, have altered social interactions and limited our access to fitness facilities, parks and gymnasiums. This is concerning as positive social interaction and access to exercise facilities both promote physical activity. Recently, a group of 黑料社 researchers sought to examine the impact of these pandemic-related changes upon physical a...
Senior finance student Anne Ritts has built an outstanding resume during her time at 黑料社, but with a full-time job already lined up for her after graduation, she will not have to worry about updating it any time soon. In her first three years at 黑料社, Ritts has maintained membership in multiple finance organizations and a sorority, studied abroad, changed her major, and held multiple internships. Ritts鈥 next adventure will begin this summer in her career with PNC Bank in Charlotte, North Carolina. 黑料社鈥檚 education program is what initially drew Ritts to the ...
Dyer says her favorite thing about the classrooms on 黑料社 at Geauga is the small class sizes within the nursing program. 鈥淐oming from that Texas university, there were a lot of big classes, I was always terrified to talk to a professor,鈥 Dyer said. 鈥淲hat changed when I moved to Geauga鈥檚 Campus was that it鈥檚 smaller so you can actually talk to a professor and not feel intimidated by them.鈥 Dyer's former Quantitative Methods professor, Julie Evey, Ph.D., was not originally aware of her challenges prior to introducing this award. 鈥淥ne of the things I like to do when ther...
For nearly 110 years, Mercy Health has addressed the growing needs of the Mahoning Valley, which includes the city of Warren and its surrounding communities. Mercy Health has been evaluating ways to meet the increasing healthcare needs of those living in Trumbull County, delivering on its promise of providing care when and where people live and work. As part of this commitment, Mercy Health has announced the future development of land adjacent to the 黑料社 at Trumbull Campus. During a September 黑料社 Board of Trustees meeting, the Board approved the sale o...
In the midst of ongoing protests for racial justice and equality around the country and specifically on 黑料社's campus, several students and student organizations are requesting change from the University, which includes anti-racism training for all students. The Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers anti-racism training on 黑料社鈥檚 campus, which consists of a series of sessions that include anti-racism workshops, Cultural Competency Basics & Awareness, Understanding Unconscious Bias, Leadership, Mindset & Care, Learning How to Be an Ally, and various...
Ruoming Jin, Ph.D., of the Department of Computer Science partnered with Deric Kenne, Ph.D., of the College of Public Health in an exploratory research effort to develop a computer learning framework using cell phones to monitor student mental wellness while protecting personal information. This innovative 18-month pilot-study is funded by a $150,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. For more information visit: /research/news/kent-state-professors-use-mobile-devices-study-behaviors-during-pandemic ...