University News
Caring for Caregivers: Drs. Amy Petrinec and Cindy Wilk Conduct Research for a Mental Health Smartphone App (MHapp) to Support Caregivers of ICU Patients
College of Nursing faculty Drs. Amy Petrinec and Cindy Wilk focus their research efforts on improving quality of life for family members who not only struggle with their loved one’s prolonged illness, but also find themselves propelled into a caregiving role.
91²Ö¿â Board of Trustees Establishes Four New Majors
The 91²Ö¿â Board of Trustees approved the establishment of four new majors during its regular quarterly meeting held March 6 on the Kent Campus. The Board also approved recommended actions for the East Main Street Project in Kent and a naming action.
IN A FLASH: E-Cycle Days 2024
Flashes Recycle Electronics at the annual Electronics Drive, open to the
community, each Wednesday in March.
91²Ö¿â Awarded $1.2 Million For Choose Ohio First Scholarships
 The Ohio Department of Education recently awarded 91²Ö¿â $1.2 million to support Choose Ohio First scholarships. This funding will support learners pursuing associate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and expand options for students seeking two-year degrees at the University's Regional Campuses and its College of Applied and Technical Studies.
Three College of Nursing Faculty Honored with 91²Ö¿â Platinum Teaching Recognition Award
91²Ö¿â College of Nursing is pleased to announce that three 91²Ö¿â College of Nursing faculty members, Tracy Dodson, Ph.D., MSN, RN, Janet Reed, Ph.D., RN, CMSRN and Taryn Burhanna, MSN, APRN, NP-C, recently received the Platinum Teaching Recognition Award from 91²Ö¿â Universi…
Dialogue and Difference: Freedom of Expression Takes Center Stage
Understanding academic freedom and freedom of expression were the topics of Tuesday’s “Dialogue and Difference†session, part of a series designed to engage the 91²Ö¿â community in discussions that will advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.
Amy Petrinec Named College of Nursing Interim Associate Dean, Research
91²Ö¿â College of Nursing is pleased to announce that Amy Petrinec, Ph.D., RN, assumed the role of Interim Associate Dean, Research effective January 16, 2024. In this role, Dr. Petrinec will support and encourage faculty as they pursue scholarly activities through transparency i…
91²Ö¿â DNP Student Uses Evidence-Based Practice to Update Summa Health’s Nurse Residency Program
Michelle Michel, MSN ‘99, APRN-CNP, ANP-BC, CVNP-BC, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student at 91²Ö¿â College of Nursing, has been instrumental in updating Summa Health System’s nurse residency program by utilizing evidence-based practice methodology. Michel explained that evid…
91²Ö¿â Nursing Alumna Leads Research Team in Creation of R.Ã.P.I.D.O., a New Spanish Acronym for Stroke Adopted by The American Stroke Association
Under the direction of 91²Ö¿â College of Nursing alumna Jennifer (Sanner) Beauchamp, Ph.D., BSN ’96, RN, associate professor at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston, R.Ã.P.I.D.O., a groundbreaking and culturally relevant acronym was created to boost stroke awareness among…
No Ifs, Ands or Nuts
91²Ö¿â Culinary Services is proud to present DI Dining as a certified nut-free facility.