What makes a person pursue a reward? And what makes one give up, when that reward becomes too much of a challenge? What causes that burnout? Researchers from the University of Washington and Washington University, along with other collaborators, are seeking answers to those questions. They studied the brains of mice to identify what causes them to stop seeking a reward — in essence, what makes them burn out. In a study published in “Cell” in July, the findings show that burnout is traced to “a set of cells in the brain that seem to drive the urge to give up,” according to a recent arti...
Almost 50 years ago, the shootings of 91ֿ students by the Ohio National Guard brought to a head the cultural divides that had split the nation. The 91ֿ Museum’s exhibition, “Culture/Counterculture: Fashions of the 1960s and ’70s,” opening Sept. 20, explores the sharp contrast between supporters of the establishment and those opposed. “Culture/Counterculture,” which coincides with the 50th anniversary of 91ֿ’s shootings on May 4, 1970, focuses on the generational gap during that time. The exhibition draws from the rich holdings of the...
On the eve of his first academic year as 91ֿ’s new president, Todd Diacon sat down with reporter Krista Kano from the Record-Courier to discuss his priorities in office. Diacon expressed his desire to increase enrollment, keep 91ֿ affordable, continue a strong relationship with the city of Kent, honor the legacy of May 4 and advance the university’s Gateway Master Plan for redeveloping the front of campus. Read the full article here: https://www.record-courier.com/news/20190818/kent-states-new-president-diacon-shares-his-priorities ...