Fatih Cetinkaya, Ph.D., a guest professor from Duzce University in Turkey, recently gave an Aggarwal-Blackburn Visiting Scholar Presentation titled, "Cultural Diversity in Children’s Picture Books." Held in the Read Room on the second floor in White Hall, Cetinkaya's lecture focused on his research examining the appropriateness of culturally diverse themes in children's picture books for young readers.The Aggarwal-Blackburn Visiting Scholars, named after Pushpa V. Aggarwal and Minta L. Blackburn, is the visiting scholar program housed in the Gerald H. Read Center for I...
“Teaching is one of those fields where you may never know the impact that you have,” said Lisa Borgerding, Ph.D., professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at 鶹ý. The lasting impact she has had on her students in preparing them for success in the workforce through hands-on learning experiences has resulted in her being recognized and honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award. The recognition, sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, has been awarded to distinguished educators since 1967 and is the highest honor a tenured or te...
A Year of Transformation at the College of NursingAs we prepare to close out 2024, I am filled with deep gratitude for the dedication and commitment of our faculty, staff and students. Your passion for nursing excellence has been inspiring, and it has been a privilege to witness the collective efforts that have strengthened our environment of growth, compassion and academic achievement. Together, we have not only navigated this year's challenges, but also advanced our mission to provide exceptional education, preparing the next generation of Kent State nurses to make a lasting impact in both o...
鶹ý observes Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 27-Dec. 1. No classes are scheduled during this time. University offices remain open on Nov. 27 and then are closed Nov. 28-29. The university will resume normal operations on Dec. 2.To see a list of state-designated holidays and dates when the university is closed, please visit Kent State’s Academic Calendar. ...
Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at 鶹ý. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus. To celebrate this anniversary, members of Kent Hillel reflected on the impact the Cohn Center has had over the years. Since its opening, the center has become an essential part of campus life for many students. Rachel Felber, the executive director of Kent Hillel, told Kent State T...