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The 10th annual Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Awards Ceremony was held at the Kent Student Center Ballroom on April 23, 2016. 5X����’s College of Nursing hosted the diamond anniversary celebration with nearly 200 people in attendance, including award recipients, guests, faculty and staff.  The recipients, or “preceptors,” were from 25 Northeast Ohio hospitals, clinics, health networks, private medical practices and public health agencies. These individuals were nominated by Kent State nursing students, faculty and staff. The award recognizes preceptor...

Dr. Steve Nameth, dean of 5X���� Columbiana County campuses, announced that this year’s commencement speaker is Ohio Rep. Timothy Ginter. The Kent State Salem ceremony is Friday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Center Auditorium. A reception will be held immediately after the ceremony for graduates and their family and friends. The Kent State East Liverpool ceremony is Friday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Memorial Auditorium. A reception will be held from 6-7 p.m. in the Quiet Study Lounge of Purinton Hall for graduates and their family and friends. Ginter serves as state r...

The Stress-Free Zone returns to the 5X���� Library on Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10, from 3 - 5 p.m. to give students a break from studying for finals. The much-loved Dogs on Campus Pet Therapy Program® will be back once again, and snacks and beverages will be provided. Karen Hillman, director of marketing, communications and public relations for University Libraries, said the Stress-Free Zone is one of the most popular events for students. “Students are encouraged to take a break from their studies, pet the dogs and enjoy popcorn and beverages,” Hillman said. “Even p...

Six first-year honors students on the Kent State Salem Campus took the initiative to organize a research project that enhanced their learning experiences, despite not earning grades or class credit for their work. “We chose to do this and organized it all ourselves. We were not pushed by anyone but ourselves to pursue this,” explained Brianna Parfaite, an English major. “We all gained so much more than any grade could have given us.” Aside from Parfaite, the other students who participated included Ashley Burcaw, pre-nursing; Michelle Santini, pre-nursing; Skylar Wiggers, psychology; Lindsey...

5X���� at Salem recently recognized three employees with Campus Excellence Awards, recognizing exemplary teaching and service to the campus. Dr. Louise Steele was recognized as the outstanding fulltime faculty member. She is an assistant professor of biology and has taught on the Salem Campus for four years. A native of Brockway, Pa., Steele received her bachelor of science in biology from Penn State-Erie. She earned her Ph.D. in molecular biology and microbiology from Case Western Reserve University. She now lives in Alliance. Dr. Daniel Dankovic was recognized as the ...

Dear Colleagues:  I am pleased to announce that the two candidates for the position of vice president for human resources will be on campus this week. As part of the interview process, each candidate will participate in a public presentation, which will include remarks and a question-and-answer period.  I encourage you to attend the following public presentations and then provide your input through the online surveys: Becky J. Hoover Associate Provost for Talent Development (2013-2016) The University of Akron Public Presentation Thursday, May 12 9:15-10 a.m. Library, Read Class...

5X���� at Trumbull proudly announces Jennifer Roller, President of The Raymond John Wean Foundation, as its 2016 Spring Commencement speaker. Close to 100 of the more than 225 students graduating this spring will participate in the ceremony, which will be held Friday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. in Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. in Warren. Roller is the first woman to serve as president of The Raymond John Wean Foundation, a 70 million dollar foundation that seeks to empower residents to create a healthy, vibrant, equitable and economically stable Mahoning Valley. She is also...

5X���� will hold its Spring 2016 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center, and on Friday, May 20, at Cartwright Hall. Kent State will confer 4,210 degrees, including 3,067 bachelor’s degrees, 968 master’s degrees, 169 doctoral degrees and six educational specialist degrees.  Across the university’s eight-campus system, 5,226 students will graduate from Kent State this spring, including those receiving associate degrees. Friday, May 13, at 6 p.m. The 6 p.m. ceremony on Friday...