If surviving cancer is not difficult enough, too often depression can follow - under certain circumstances. A new study led by Vinay K. Cheruvu, Ph.D., biostatistician in Kent State University鈥檚 College of Public Health, found that depression in some cancer survivors is linked to both care and financial concerns. In Cancer Today, Cheruvu says that there are ways to reach out to survivors who are depressed. 鈥淪creening, ideally at the time of diagnosis, is the necessary first step,鈥 Cheruvu said. The problem is 鈥減hysicians often don鈥檛 conduct these screenings.鈥 In addition, he says, 鈥渂oth pat...
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I had no idea what human trafficking was until I came to Kent. My freshman year, I was shown the documentary 鈥淣efarious鈥 that completely broke my heart for the people who have fallen into the shadows of society as victims of human trafficking. I found my passion in life and began getting involved on campus to learn more about this topic. I am now vice president of International Justice Mission at Kent. We are focused on raising awareness about and advocating against human trafficking. I have been to Washington, D.C., to visit International Justice Mission, the global nonprofit, a...
A delegation from Xi鈥橝n International Studies University (XISU) in China led by President Wang Junzhe recently met with members of the Kent State University faculty and staff to sign a partnership agreement between the two universities. Xi鈥橝n International Studies University, a renowned university located in the historically significant city of Xi鈥橝n, provides an important strategic partnership for Kent State. Through the partnership, XISU students will be welcomed to Kent State, and Xi鈥橝n International Studies University will become the newest education-abroad destination for Kent St...
Starting Friday, April 7, from 12:10鈥1 p.m., faculty and staff can enjoy a 50-minute lunchtime disc golf scramble on Kent State University's 18-hole disc golf course at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The program will start promptly at 12:10 p.m. in front of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. This is a fun, informal playing opportunity where participants can meet other faculty and staff and play disc golf in a foursome scramble format. Scores will be kept, and all ability levels are welcome in this event designed for beginner and intermediate players. Disc...
In order to perform necessary maintenance on the boilers, steam transmission systems and electrical distribution systems, Kent State University's Power Plant will be shut down for one week in May. Shutdown begins at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, and remains until start-up begins at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 21. As a result of the steam shutdown, most buildings located on campus will NOT have hot water to sinks and showers, etc. or air conditioning. Please address any questions about this project to Frank Renovich at 330-672-0775 or email frenovi2@kent.edu. Everyone鈥檚 assistance and understanding...
Illuminating Our Brand
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Kent State Men鈥檚 Basketball Fans Fill the Hub for NCAA Watch Party
Kent State University fans who could not make it to California for the big dance had their own party with Hoopin鈥 at the Hub. The watch party at the Kent State Student Center Hub on March 17 celebrated Kent State men鈥檚 basketball team as they took on the UCLA Bruins in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Students and Kent State community members cheered on the Golden Flashes, champions of the 2017 Mid-American Conference Tournament. Fans at the watch party were treated to free food, music and giveaways. Though the evening ended with a ...