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Antibiotic resistance is a public health crisis that threatens the lives of millions of people around the world. Yet, according to a new report released Aug. 29, the U.S. policy response fails to adequately address this major challenge. The commission report was authored by 12 antibiotic resistance experts from the fields of infectious disease medicine, veterinary medicine, microbiology, epidemiology and public health, including Tara Smith, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology at Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s College of Public Health. The report, Combating Antibiotic Resistance: A Policy Roadmap to Red...

Â鶹´«Ã½ has made an impressive climb up the Best National Universities list released last week by U.S. News & World Report in its new 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Kent State rose 12 spots, once again earning a coveted position on the first-tier list that includes both public and private universities nationwide. Among public universities, Kent State is included in the top 100 universities in the U.S. Kent State is ranked 176 on the prestigious list, out of roughly 4,700 higher education institutions nationally. Kent State remains the only public university in Northeast Oh...

ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK: TRY DAYLIGHTING Serve up some savings while you soak up the sun. Working by daylight is efficient and fun! DID YOU KNOW? Natural light has been linked to better health, comfort and higher productivity! ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE: Turn off artificial lights when daylight is sufficient. Face the window, but avoid sitting in direct sunlight. Tilt blinds upward if needed to shield your eyes from direct sunlight. Arrange the computer screen to face away from or perpendicular to the window.   ...

Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Board of Trustees celebrated the high quality of the university’s fall enrollment, a record number of degrees and certificates awarded and an impressive national ranking while also approving a university budget that ensures all students continue to receive a world-class education. University leaders shared Kent State’s fall enrollment figures during the Board’s Sept. 13 meeting by highlighting the 4,263 students in the university’s incoming class. This marks the seventh consecutive year of freshman enrollment exceeding 4,000 on the Kent Campus. Board members also lea...

Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Honors Program provides students on all campuses opportunities to participate in learning experiences that are challenging and that provide enriching experiences in the students’ areas of interest. On the Salem Campus this year, the Honors students are planning a busy year of community and campus service projects, as well as academic pursuits. The students formed the Honors Club to help organize planning and the implementation of their many projects. Officers include Brianna Parfaite as president; Leanne Strawn as vice president; Conni Cross as secretary; and Lindsey R...

Â鶹´«Ã½ has made an impressive climb up the Best National Universities list released today by U.S. News & World Report in its new 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Kent State rose 12 spots, once again earning a coveted position on the first-tier list that includes both public and private universities nationwide. Among public universities, Kent State is included in the top 100 universities in the U.S. Kent State is ranked 176 on the prestigious list, out of roughly 4,700 higher education institutions nationally. Kent State remains the only public university in Northeast Ohio t...