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   A recent article in The Kent Stater examined the gender disparity in the use of GLP-1 drugs. Dr. Mary Himmelstein, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, is quoted in the article about her research on weight stigma and weight bias internalization. Check out the article at this link: https://kentstater.com/128162/lifestyle/usage-of-glp-1-drugs-raises-question-of-gender-disparity/...

School of Lifespan Development & Educational Sciences

Jennifer Krok Schoen and Kent State alumnus Tom Durbin

 Long-Term Care Administration alumnus Tom Durbin, '14, B.S., was recently awarded Practitioner of the Year at the Annual Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE) 2025 Conference held at Bowling Green State University.Durbin was nominated by Donna Alexander, LNHA, MBA, CDP, associate lecturer in the Long-term Care Administration progam in the School of Lifespan, Development and Educational Sciences. He currently serves as executive director at Ohio Living Rockynol in Akron.The OAGE Practitioner Award recognizes individuals/organizations who work or live in Ohio, and whose work...

Applications are now being accepted for the four May 4th Legacy Scholarships being awarded in 2025.  Applications are due by April 28, 2025.   Information on how to apply can be found at /spcs/may-4th-legacy-scholarshipsThe May 4th Legacy Scholarship Program was established by Â鶹´«Ã½ in 2020.This program provides four scholarships to be given to students majoring in our Peace and Conflict Studies program. Each scholarship bears the name of one of the students killed (Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder) to serve...

Magpie: Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner w/ special guest Rolly Brown – Songs from the end the war movement & May 4th 1970.

Join acclaimed folk duo Magpie—Greg Artzner and Terry Leonino—for a powerful evening of music and reflection on the 55th anniversary of the Kent State shootings. Originating in Kent in 1973, Magpie has spent over 50 years using music to advocate for justice, peace, and social change.

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