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Love Wins One of the most memorable moments of Homecoming 2016 wasn’t the heartbreaking last-minute loss to The University of Akron, but the heartwarming lovers who shared a “Kiss on the K.” Since the Homecoming tradition began in 2011, Kent State couples from across the country have come together on a painted “K” at Risman Plaza for a smooch when the library bells ring at 12:30 p.m. Charles and Nora Kegley (Classes of 1956 and 1960) first met at a Florida beach during spring break and discovered they both attended Kent State. The couple, pictured above, recently celebrated their 61s...

E. Thomas Dowd, Department of Psychological Sciences, was elected fellow of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies in New York, New York, on Oct. 28, 2016.  ...

Steven Brown, Evaluation and Measurement, presented “Personal History and Political Style” at the International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sept. 9, 2016. Web link: https://qmethodblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/nolaprogram-new-final.pdf ...

Lala Hajibayova, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, received a fellowship (about $2,000) from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Consortium for the Science of Sociotechnical Systems (CSST), to attend the Summer Research Institute for the Science of Socio-Technical Systems, June 27–July 1, 2016, in Stevenson, Washington. ...

Marianne Martens, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, published a book titled Publishers, Readers, and Digital Engagement (Palgrave McMillan, 2016).  ...

Omer Farooq, M.L.I.S. ’12, doctoral student in the College of Communication and Information, and Associate Professor Miriam Matteson, Ph.D., published an article titled “Opportunities and Challenges for Students in an Online Seminar-Style Course in LIS Education: A Qualitative Case Study” in the Journal of Education for Library and Information Science (JELIS), Vol. 57, No. 4 (October 2016). ...

Illustrations by Jason Zehner '10 Innovative, generous, tenacious, committed—those are just a few words that describe the 2016 Kent State Alumni Award recipients, who were commended for their dedication to their professions, communities and Kent State at a special ceremony on September 30. Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the alumni awards are the university’s most prestigious honor. The following seven recipients epitomize the characteristics of Kent State graduates—and all share a love for Kent State. Distinguished Alumni George Newkome, BS ’61, PhD ’66 Medina, Ohio; Pro...

5X���� will celebrate the 17th annual International Education Week from Nov. 14-18 with more than 40 different internationally focused events and activities, including art exhibits, poetry readings, lectures and workshops. Highlights of the celebration include the International Cook-Off Competition Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom. International Education Week kicked off early this year with a keynote address by Haifa Jamal AlLail, Ph.D., president of Effat University, an all-women's college in Jeddah, Sa...

5X����’s Strategic Roadmap includes a university-level initiative, the Kent State of Wellness, to create and support a culture of health and wellbeing across the Kent State system. The Kent State of Wellness team has identified eight health priorities for the Kent State community of students, faculty and staff at all campuses.  An open forum will be held at each Regional Campus and location to share the development of the Kent State of Wellness and provide an opportunity for discussion. Join us to hear about the initiative and share YOUR ideas on wellness for an undeni...