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![Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University, was awarded the Medal of Marie Sklodowska-Curie by the Polish Chemical Society for his scientific achievements. Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University, was awarded the Medal of Marie Sklodowska-Curie by the Polish Chemical Society for his scientific achievements.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/11.03.16%20Photo%201%20of%20Mietek%20Jaroniec%20receiving%20the%20Medal%20of%20Marie%20Sklodowska-Curie.jpg?VersionId=lWOTJJAzyC2_m6VbneqqyQ5AwRESBo2O)
Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University, was recently awarded the Medal of Marie Sklodowska-Curie by the Polish Chemical Society for his scientific achievements.
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In observance of Veterans Day, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University will be closed Nov. 11 and will reopen Nov. 12.
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![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« researchers study the effects of cellphone use on walking speed. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« researchers study the effects of cellphone use on walking speed.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/1500x800_Cell2.jpg?VersionId=cGsg4oceedIrhEbFzphgOkSpIRi2Z93f)
We all know that we are supposed to exercise to reduce the risk of heart disease. But let’s face it, sometimes the only workout we get is walking from our office to the breakroom, and to the parking lot to drive home. So how then do we get the most out of those short walks? Kent…
Student Recreation and Wellness Center Will Be Closed All Day on Monday, Oct. 31
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![Doug Kline (left) and Srinivasan Vijayaraghavan (right), both professors in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's Department of Biological Sciences, have received NIH grants to study reproductive challenges. Doug Kline (left) and Srinivasan Vijayaraghavan (right), both professors in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's Department of Biological Sciences, have received NIH grants to study reproductive challenges.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/PROFILESBiologists.jpg?VersionId=nrcTMKscsGAx2hJYk8EQr0bJ6lGgU91T)
It could be argued that no science is more valuable to us than that which helps to ensure the survival of our species by solving the problems that challenge it.
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![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Academic Success Center has received the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award for its success as an interactive academic space for students to reinforce what they learn in the classroom. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Academic Success Center has received the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award for its success as an interactive academic space for students to reinforce what they learn in the classroom.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article_thumbnail/Profiles1_0.jpg?VersionId=vjjIg0iH0TQGRnyvkZrvvQqKWuPbYDMp)
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Academic Success Center has received the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award for its success as an interactive academic space for students to reinforce what they learn in the classroom. Each year, a two-year institution and a four-year…
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![A Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« public relations major speaks with an alumna during a Public Relations Student Society of America meeting. Graduates of the program returned to campus to speak with current students about career paths. (Photo credit: Brenna Parker) A Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« public relations major speaks with an alumna during a Public Relations Student Society of America meeting. Graduates of the program returned to campus to speak with current students about career paths. (Photo credit: Brenna Parker)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/1500x800Photo-1---PR-Certification---USE-ON-HOME-PAGE.jpg?VersionId=7ARyeiHFp7a7iUPzNC0VPa.aBvSkCl97)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s undergraduate public relations program has joined a select group of fewer than 40 colleges around the world that hold official certification from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Biologist Nets Grant to Study Calorie-Burning Process That Could Help Fight Obesity
Physical activity is essential to fighting obesity, and scientists are constantly working to make this activity more effective and beneficial.
A $450,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health will help biology professor Colleen Novak, Ph.D., from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ…
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the Alumni Awards. These awards recognize graduates in the area of leadership, service, character and professional development.
“The alumni association is proud to recognize notable, accomplished graduates…