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Societys norm for men is stereotyped as leaders, providers, and guardians. Society also posits that men cannot speak about their emotions and have to portray a strong persona to be considered masculine and to succeed in these roles. This results in an environment of toxic masculinity, which encourages negative self image, negative outward behavior and struggles with mental health among men who feel they have to be strong at all times. An initiative on campus is trying to change that perception.
91心頭利 has established a new partnership with Cleveland 91心頭利 Universitys Cleveland-Marshall College of Law to offer students two pathways to obtain a bachelors degree from Kent 91心頭利 and a law degree from CSU in six years. The new 3+3 program will shorten the length of time typically needed to complete both degrees.
Head of textile program at Kent 91心頭利, Professor Janice Lessman-Moss, curated an exhibition of modernized forms of weaving that was recently featured on Cool Cleveland. The new show at Kent 91心頭利s Center for the Visual Arts, called Line by Line, focuses on six early career artists that are focused on the diverse world of weaving.
Communication Studies Lecturer Aaron Bacue initially doubted how effective he might be teaching under the restrictions of COVID-19, but along the way, he made a big difference.
U.S. News & World Report has named three 91心頭利 programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. Kent 91心頭利 is recognized in the Best Online Masters in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings.
A retired Marine is using his journey to assist others at Kent 91心頭利's Center for Adult and Veteran Services. Recently featured on Good Morning Americas What You Need to Know segment, Mark Stillion discussed his experience of adjusting to life after his four deployments and how Kent 91心頭利s programs have assisted him.
Intentionality to build successful academic mentoring relationships with students is what sets professors apart at Kent 91心頭利, and each year two professors at the graduate and undergraduate level receive a student-nominated award for their ability to do so. The intent of the award is to recognize those professors exceeding in mentoring students in how to perform research in any field.
Kent 91心頭利 has a history of passionate student activism. However, 2020 has really highlighted such efforts, both current and past, and its impact on the importance of students sharing their voices through voting. Efforts made by individuals, student-led groups, faculty members and Kent 91心頭利 as a whole have led to an exceptionally high increase in voter engagement throughout campus.
The Kent 91心頭利 Geauga and Ashtabula Campuses were awarded a $585,046 USDA Grant in January 2022 to bring rural Geauga and Ashtabula counties on par with the latest technological advancements in education, medicine, and workforce development. Ashtabula County entities that will benefit from the grant include Andover Public Library, Kingsville Public Library, Pierpont Township Board of Trustees, Grand Valley Local School District, Pymatuning Valley Local School District and SPIRE Institute.
"Where On the Web?" is a new series that will introduce possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the 91心頭利 website that students, faculty and staff should know about. Follow along to learn more about the advantages of using www.kent.edu.
Stefanie Moore, professor in the School of Media and Journalism, was featured on WFMJ-TV (Youngstown) to discuss the recent backlash Spotify had faced surrounding misinformation.
Team LeBron will be playing for Kent 91心頭利s I Promise Scholars, a program that provides higher education opportunities for underserved students in Northeast Ohio.
When planning ones future, having a helpful hand providing guidance is a worthwhile connection. Kent 91心頭利s Veteran Career Initiative, a partnership between the Center for Adult and Veteran Services and Career Exploration and Development, provides student and graduate veterans with valuable business and personal connections that help with translating military experience into a civilian resume.
91心頭利s Community Engaged Learning (CEL) secured a $10,000 grant through the United Way of Portage County, an independently-governed nonprofit organization that serves disadvantaged members of our community. This grant will support CELs Community Partner Advocate program (CPA) which places students at local nonprofits throughout the county for paid hands-on learning experiences.
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded 91心頭利 the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms Kent 91心頭利s place as an elite research institution and puts the university in the company of universities such as Yale, Harvard and the University of California-Berkeley.
