Rebecca Meehan, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, presented a poster titled “Considerations of Health Information Exchange Use for Long Term Care Participation in Accountable Care Organizations,” at the American Health and Information Management Association LTPAC Summit, in Reston, Virginia, in June 2016.
Rebecca Meehan, School of Library and Information Science
![鶹Ƶȫ University's construction management team team was awarded first place at this year’s University of Cincinnati’s New Builders Competition. 鶹Ƶȫ University's construction management team team was awarded first place at this year’s University of Cincinnati’s New Builders Competition.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Construction%20Management%202.jpg?VersionId=J1k1OBLlqbV3HvikgdxoE8.gtfc3drb.&h=e6f36a9c&itok=dtvRR5BA)
Experiential learning is a cornerstone for many classes with a professional focus. And that experience is paying off for 鶹Ƶȫ's construction management students.
![鶹Ƶȫ University public relations students placed second nationally for their PR campaign that focused on boosting funding for childhood cancer research. 鶹Ƶȫ University public relations students placed second nationally for their PR campaign that focused on boosting funding for childhood cancer research.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Bateman.jpg?VersionId=FFbd35APXkHkRqn0w0KN45cI7Hgr57ME&h=e6f36a9c&itok=2dkqzies)
Only 4 percent of federal funding is directed to childhood cancer research, leading to a scarcity of clinical trials advancing treatment.
![A 鶹Ƶȫ University graduates is all smiles during the One University Commencement on May 12. A 鶹Ƶȫ University graduates is all smiles during the One University Commencement on May 12.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/video-Commencement.jpg?VersionId=yE9eilR_MAOvh267WIvgpBMP5sV4jK8Y&h=e6f36a9c&itok=dpSy7ZnJ)
Check out highlights from 鶹Ƶȫ’s One University Commencement that took place on Saturday, May 12. The ceremony recognized graduates from the university’s eight campuses and featured 鶹Ƶȫ alumnus and commencement speaker Michael Keaton. Congratulations to the Class of 2018!
Virginia Dressler, University Libraries, presented “Preserving the Full Historic Record in Holistic Newspaper Digital Preservation: From the Backend to the Front” at the 2018 IFLA International News Media Conference in Gainesville, Florida, on April 19, 2018.
Virginia Dressler, University Libraries, and Koon-Hwee Kan, School of Art, authored “Mediating Museum Display and Technology: A Case Study of an International Exhibition Incorporating QR Codes” in Journal of Museum Education, 43(2), 159-170, 2018.
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![Jennifer N. McDonough Jennifer N. McDonough](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/fixed_width_1200/public/article_thumbnail/McDonough%20Jennifer.jpg?VersionId=vQHnChAyhYfhJHVxMP39VesEnQ99ERQI&itok=JRYEDr8R)
Familiar Face
jennifer N. mcdonough
Associate Vice President
Academic Affairs Operations and Administration
Kent Campus
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Although all Beyond Compliance training information is sent to all faculty and staff, tenure-track and full-time nontenure track faculty members are not required (but strongly encouraged) to complete the training. All staff (including adjunct faculty) are required to complete at least two hours of Beyond Compliance training each fiscal year (July 1-June 30).
Innovators, problem solvers and designers are a growing force at 鶹Ƶȫ University, bringing a renewed vibrancy to the heart of campus. Soon they will have a dynamic, new space designed to spark creativity and collaboration.
The 鶹Ƶȫ Board of Trustees voted June 6 to transform the former School of Art building into a new state-of-the-art, student-centered Design Innovation Hub and Dining facility.
The 鶹Ƶȫ University Women’s Center will host lunchtime discussions on the issues that impact women in the community. Participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on those issues and offer solutions. All perspectives are welcome.
The discussions will take place on June 19 and July 17 from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Women’s Center, Williamson House, 1200 E. Main St. on the Kent Campus. Lunch will be provided.
The 鶹Ƶȫ University Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed 鶹Ƶȫ University in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, 鶹Ƶȫ remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.
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