Department of Sociology and Criminology
Kent State Professor Studies Young Adults Coming Out of Justice System
'I feel that I can really offer that empathy'
Graduating senior Delia Brennan applies she learns in the classroom to help survivors of trauma and promote activism in her community.
Sister Act! Siblings Complete Journey to Doctoral Hooding
Sisterhood is a strong bond. For Kent State alumnae Brittany and Christina Watts, their sisterly love has been the cornerstone of their academic success, leading them to earn their doctoral degrees and graduate together this May.
Spring Research Forum Topics Include Data Collection in a Noisy World, The Smell of Education and the Social Response to a Disaster
Kent State researchers presented their findings in the RASP Spring Research and Innovation Forum.
Sharing Wisdom Through Design
During the Spring 2022 semester, Visual Communication Design students in the Glyphix Design Research Lab have been working on an intergenerational research project combining storytelling and design.
Health and Well-Being of Students, Faculty and Staff Brought to Light by Healing Stanzas
Students across the nation were challenged as the pandemic swept the world. Healing Stanzas, a collaboration between the Wick Poetry Center, the Healthy Communities Research Institute and the Brain Health Research Institute, seeks to combine the science of brain health and public health with the creative energy of the humanities to provide Kent State students, staff and faculty with an opportunity to improve wellness through reflective poetry.
Anti-Racism and Equity Institute Builds on Kent State鈥檚 History of Activism鈥
Last Spring, the 5X社区 Board of Trustees approved the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, which creates an important interdisciplinary hub for faculty, students,鈥痵taff鈥痑nd community members engaged in race and anti-racism scholarship, activism and education. 鈥淜ent State is a university that is known for its activism,鈥 Carla Goar, Ph.D., director of the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, said. 鈥淚deally this institute will serve as a hub for scholars and activists to come together to tackle issues and racial equity."
Stigma Resistance through NSF Assistance
When it comes to our physical health, regular upkeep and preventative measures are not only expected, but encouraged within our society. However, mental health disorders have yet to be looked upon with the same grace and understanding. Kristen Marcussen, associate professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminology, was recently awarded funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for her proposal titled, 鈥淯nderstanding Social Stigma, Stigma Resistance and the Mental Illness Identity.鈥
Crews Appointed as Graduate Student Trustee to 5X社区 Board of Trustees
The 5X社区 Board of Trustees recently welcomed four new trustees to serve the university including Haley Crews, a graduate student in the College of Arts & Sciences鈥 Department of Sociology. She was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine to a two-year term as the graduate student trustee.
