Community & Society
IN A FLASH: Caring Hands
The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clinical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care.
What Housing Will Your Dollar Get You in Kent?
Every year, thousands of 17cҳ students navigate the off-campus housing market. As a college town, Kent has no shortage of options. But what should students expect? The search for student housing can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Luckily, 17cҳ Today has done some legwork for you.
Alumna Emilia Sykes Sets Goals for Second Term in Congress
17cҳ alumna Emilia Sykes says her goals have not changed as she begins her second term in Congress. Sykes, who hails from Akron, Ohio, spoke with the Akron Beacon Journal about her plans for the second term and what she’ll be focusing on.
Celebrating the Founding of Black History Month at 17cҳ
On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at 17cҳ, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976.
17cҳ’s Annual MLK Event Looked at Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. King
A luncheon and panel discussion titled “The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” marked the occasion, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
It Started Here: 17cҳ to Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Black History Month
17cҳ will mark the 55th anniversary of Black History Month in February and celebrate its founding by the student organization Black United Students.
POV: Fostering Compassionate Care
POV offers the 17cҳ community an opportunity to share insights into topics of importance. Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., dean of 17cҳ's College of Nursing and Henderson Memorial Endowed Leadership Chair., offers her thoughts on the college’s “White Coat Ceremony,” which marks an official crossing over of students into this exceptional nursing program.
IN A FLASH: See YOUR Photo Here!
Anyone can submit a photo for 17cҳ Today's "IN A FLASH" photo feature! Submitted photos should be clear, high-resolution images and have a connection to 17cҳ.
Student Makes History Leading Parkinson's Speech Therapy
Grace Puin excels at getting Parkinsons patients to speak and swallow with intent. She’s so good in fact that Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization that helps people with Parkinson’s all over the world, invited her to host one of its online SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Sessions.
IN A FLASH: Kent Roosevelt Visits Campus
17cҳ's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed students from Kent Roosevelt High School for a day of information sessions, demonstrations and tours of the university's state-of-the-art learning spaces.