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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Students are Excited, Confused Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Upcoming Mid-Term ElectionÂ
Some Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« students who are first time voters expressed excitement as they hurried to class or the library on Oct. 31, 2022, a week before the midterm elections. Other students said they were voting, but they had not registered to vote before the deadline in Ohio which was Oct. 11, 2022, for the Nov. 8, election.
![2019 Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« graduate Ya'el Courtney talks about how to best apply to graduate schools programs in the biomedical sciences. 2019 Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« graduate Ya'el Courtney talks about how to best apply to graduate schools programs in the biomedical sciences.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/20221028_BC_220459_Brain%20Helth_069%20yael%20too_0.jpg?VersionId=8USykDQkJxFmizjK9z2u7rP6ddpbtQSQ&h=06ac0d8c&itok=ra-jBqQ0)
Applying to Graduate School? Learn Secrets From an Insider
As a senior at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University in 2019, Ya’el Courtney recalls well the advice she was given about applying to graduate school – some was helpful, but a lot missed the mark.
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Looking for Student Loan Debt Relief? Here’s What You Need to Know.
The University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« provided an information session to assist students, alumni and university community members with this student loan debt relief program. Brenda Dillon, assistant director of Student Financial Aid, provided attendees with the latest information regarding the program.
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Surgeon General Highlights Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« as Strong Example for Rest of the Country
The recently released a report on workplace mental health and well-being, and Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University was highlighted as a strong example of mental health support.
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IN A FLASH: A Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Ghost Story
A Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« employee shares a strange experience he had on the second floor of the Kiva.
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Supporting Students by Listening Without Judgement
October marked Mental Health Awareness month at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University. Although October doesn't align with the National Health Observance calendar, it was chosen because the need for mental health support peaks during October, according to Recreation and Wellness Services.
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Graduate Students Use Three Minutes and a Slide to Expertly Explain Their Research Projects Â
The top nine presenters in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presented their research projects at the Kiva on Friday Oct. 28. The top three winners and a People's Choice award winner were chosen.
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Superior Storytelling! Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Earns 15 MarCom Awards
From a mascot superhero to creative clouds to student pilots flying to victory, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's storytelling skills received high marks from , an international competition that honors excellence in marketing and communications that also recognizes the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals.
![Tracey L. Bale, Ph.D., is keynote speaker for the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University. Tracey L. Bale, Ph.D., is keynote speaker for the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/bale_0.jpg?VersionId=cuobScC3zDNFBXKYX7o_W8avMxJMTviC&h=b8523c7c&itok=3wyOwJab)
Symposium’s Keynote Focuses on Effects of Stress on Mental Health
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium began Thursday with a keynote address by Tracy L. Bale, Ph.D., titled "The biology of trauma: Understanding risk and resilience."
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s College of Education, Health and Human Services strives to put more teachers in the classroom. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s College of Education, Health and Human Services strives to put more teachers in the classroom.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/school_0.jpeg?VersionId=PYzJpzonIwY3CAItocLWxyH9tMlYFXEV&h=d01743ae&itok=6vzmHgyy)
Professors Aim to Solve Teacher Shortage One Student at a Time
Two Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University professors believe the best way to get more teachers in the classroom is to keep more education majors in college.