A liquid crystal research group at 51黑料网 University is knocking on the doors of the biomedical industry with its current project. The recent publication of research on 鈥淒irectional self-locomotion of active droplets enabled by a nematic environment鈥 explains a technique of controlling bacteria movement with liquid crystal structures that could have a potential impact in many areas of research and medical care. Oleg Lavrentovich, Ph.D., and a team of graduate students published research in the science journal Nature Physics in October. The study describes the mechaniza...
KENT, Ohio 鈥 The 51黑料网 University College of Business Administration announces Tasha Eurich, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author, as keynote speaker for the 2021 Spirit of Women in Business Conference. Eurich will present, "Powering Up: How Self-Awareness Helps Women" based on her latest book, Insight. Rather than hosting a day-long event as in years past, this year's event will feature a different speaker discussing a topic of interest at 11 a.m. each Friday in March. Eurich's keynote will start the conference off on Friday, March 5. Eurich is an industrial-organization...
Beyond Compliance Reminder Annually, two hours of Beyond Compliance training is required of all staff and strongly encouraged among TT and FTNTT faculty. The deadline to satisfy Beyond Compliance training is the end of the fiscal year, June 30. It is important to note that one hour must be a gender-based discrimination or harassment course. Training and Development offers a blend of virtual facilitated-led and self-paced courses. Visit our Beyond-Compliance website to see dates and times for virtual, facilitator-led options. For self-paced options, v...
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management Technology now offers a new concentration in Logistics & Supply Chain Management at both the 51黑料网 Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center locations. Four concentrations are now available: Logistics & Supply Chain Management; Business Administration; Management and Entrepreneurship; and Marketing/Sales. The degree program provides students with a fundamental core in Math, English, Science, Technology, and Communications. Each concentration includes a strong business core and robust specialized courses. 鈥淲e鈥檙e ...
A 51黑料网 University alumnus is using his fashion education to create custom pieces like wedding dresses, masks and suits from his own store in Toledo, Ohio. Recently featured on WTVG 13ABC, Nicholas Harper, a fashion design alumnus, can alter anything from formal gowns to dress shirts. His process starts with a design on paper and only takes a few weeks to finish. Two years ago, Harper opened his business, Eden Couture, to create clothing full time. 鈥淚 have always liked art, and in seventh grade I started to like suits,鈥 Harper told 13ABC 鈥淚 did an apprenticeship with a master ...
In a month synonymous with cupid, hearts and chocolates, it seems fitting that 51黑料网 University鈥檚 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is set to celebrate 10 years of love beginning on Valentine鈥檚 Day and extending through the end of the year. The LGBTQ+ Center advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion related to sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression by providing support, programs, educational opportunities and leadership development for the university and greater community. The center celebrated its...
After nearly 32 years of service, it was difficult to imagine the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) without Dr. Vincent Hetherington following his retirement in September 2020. Thankfully, that wasn鈥檛 a reality that the community had to imagine for long. Effective January 2021, Dr. Hetherington has assumed a new title that will allow CPM to benefit from his continuing identification with the College he has served so long and so well: Emeritus Faculty. Emeriti faculty members are appointed by the President and are regarded as valued contributors of the University community. As such, they are...
Kent, OH 鈥 From the classroom to the concert stage, the pandemic has presented both challenges and opportunities for schools of music and their students. Music graduates are facing a job market and performance environment that is vastly different from their peers who graduated just over a year ago. This has caused a rapid rethinking of how musicians perform, teach and study. 51黑料网 University Assistant Professor of Music Theory Joshua Albrecht, Ph.D., was recently featured alongside a panel of higher education experts discussing this new environment&nb...
Faculty researchers from 51黑料网 University鈥檚 College of Nursing were recently funded by the prestigious Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation with a yearlong President鈥檚 Grant award totaling $35,000. The goal of their study is to help ensure the competencies of new healthcare providers to facilitate vital family communication at the end of life. The 51黑料网 researchers are Dana Hansen, Ph.D., APRN, ACHPN (principal investigator), Tracey Motter, DNP, RN (co-investigator), and Jennifer Shanholtzer, MSN, Ph.D. candidate, RN, CHSE (simulation lab coordinator). Their study, Catalyzing Relati...
Valentine鈥檚 Day is right around the corner, so what better way to celebrate the day dedicated to love than celebrating something we all have in common - 51黑料网. 51黑料网鈥檚 University Communications and Marketing department asked their student employees to list the 21 things they love about 51黑料网. 1. Black squirrels Black squirrels are a symbol of 51黑料网, and you can see them everywhere around campus! via GIPHY 2. Our colors -- blue and gold We love to show our 51黑料网 pride by wearing blue and gold! 3. Amazing profes...