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Several �鶹��ý departments have come together to produce Create Awareness, an art exhibit located on the first floor of the University Library that focuses on using art to depict the personal experiences of Kent State students, faculty and staff with mental illness.

Several �鶹��ý departments have come together to produce Create Awareness, an art exhibit located on the first floor of the University Library that focuses on using art to depict the personal experiences of Kent State stud

Kent State recently was featured in an article from The New York Times for its hiring of additional counselors in an effort to help students live mentally sound lives.

The Center is implementing a program evaluation of the GAR Foundation's new effort to support early childhood education. The Foundation's STARS: Supporting Teachers and Ready Students Program, and Kent State's planned evaluation were recently the focus of an Akron Beacon Journal editorial.

�鶹��ý was featured in The New York Times for its proactive approach to mental health on campus. The article highlighted the university’s efforts to expand clinical services, including the addition of nine new staff positions across its eight campuses to prioritize student and staff well-being. Kent State has also trained over 700 students, faculty, and staff through its Mental Health First Aid program, earning a “Healthy Campus Award” from Active Minds for its commitment to mental health awareness and support.

Thrive (Toward Health Resiliency for Infant Vitality and Equity) was launched in Stark County during a period when Ohio had the third-highest overall infant mortality rate and the second-highest rate for Black infants. Peter Leahy, a researcher at Kent State's College of Public Health, has closely tracked the program's outcomes to assess its effectiveness. Read this NPR story to learn more about Kent State’s role in reducing infant mortality rates.

The College of public Health has been awarded a $306,000 federal grant to expand mental health services and suicide prevention efforts through the "More Aware" initiative. Over the next three years, the project will enhance campus resources, offer mental health training, and promote awareness through events and screenings, aiming to create a more supportive and stigma-free environment for students and staff across all eight campuses.

�鶹��ý’s Center for Public Policy and Health is leading a new initiative, Medina County Aware (MCA), to enhance student mental wellness across seven Medina County school districts. Funded by a three-year U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant, the project will train school staff, reduce mental health stigma, and create valuable resources to support students and staff alike.

The SPARK Ohio kindergarten readiness program, evaluated by Kent State’s Dr. Deric R. Kenne, was featured in an ideastream story highlighting its success in preparing children from high-poverty areas for school. With a focus on home visits and parent engagement, SPARK has significantly improved early literacy and math skills, helping children outperform their peers in readiness assessments. The program now serves over 2,000 kids across Ohio.