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The December 2022 fire at Star of the West Mill in downtown Kent, Ohio.

°µÍø½ûÇø Alum's Mill Fire Photo on Cover of National Magazine

A fiery image, taken by photographer and °µÍø½ûÇø alumnus Jerry Jividen at the December Star of the West mill fire in downtown Kent, is featured on the cover of a national firefighter magazine.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact

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Bradley Morris delivering his presentation at R&I Forum Spring 2023

Now We’re Cooking with STEM

Engaging young students in cooking activities can promote lifelong learning in science and math.

Tags: Community Impact, Research & Science, Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, Science of Learning & Education Center, School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences

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Image of young student thinking.

What Makes Someone 'a Math Person' or Not?

Building a "sense of belonging to math" in underrepresented students.

Tags: Research & Science, Community Impact, Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, Science of Learning & Education Center,

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Women having a civil conversation.

How to Talk to Your Neighbor: Workshop Will Teach the Art of Community Dialogue

You know how at Thanksgiving dinner, everyone is trained to avoid the touchy subjects – politics, religion, money? 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive

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Derailed Norfolk Southern rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio.

°µÍø½ûÇø Researcher Reviews East Palestine Cleanup

On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.

Tags: University News, Community Impact, Department of Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

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How Can We Best Support Mothers Experiencing Homelessness?

One °µÍø½ûÇø researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can keep groups like single mothers out of vulnerable situations.

Tags: Community Impact, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Research & Science

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Crawford Hall construction continues on Front Campus.

IN A FLASH: Over the Fence

Progress continues on the construction of  Crawford Hall on the Kent Campus.

Tags: University News, Community Impact, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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Doggie kissing booth raised funds for campus group Paws for a Cause.

My Furry Valentine

A doggie kissing booth at the Kent Student Center today helped raise funds for service dogs in training. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Student Life

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Actors from °µÍø½ûÇø's School of Theater and Dance perform in a teaching simulation for healthcare students..

Teaching Communication and Compassion at the End of Life

°µÍø½ûÇø nursing students and NEOMED medical students viewed a live simulation and received advice from experts in end-of-life care.

Tags: Health, College of Nursing, NEOMED, Community Impact, School of Theatre and Dance, Featured Story

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