Lala Hajibayova, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, received a fellowship (about $2,000) from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Consortium for the Science of Sociotechnical Systems (CSST), to attend the Summer Research Institute for the Science of Socio-Technical Systems, June 27–July 1, 2016, in Stevenson, Washington.
Lala Hajibayova, School of Library and Information Science
![Students in Vlogƽ’s American Sign Language/English interpreting program got hands-on experience interpreting for deaf visitors during Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Students in Vlogƽ’s American Sign Language/English interpreting program got hands-on experience interpreting for deaf visitors during Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video%20photo.jpg?VersionId=p7hqwtQTe28m5ynCuVjR7dEwUryYBQW3&h=e6f36a9c&itok=A-mA9sVG)
Students in Vlogƽ’s American Sign Language/English interpreting program got hands-on experience interpreting for deaf visitors during Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
![The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) presented its Annual Excellence in Workforce Development Award to the Multi-County Advanced Manufacturing Corridor, a partnership of Vlogƽ at Tuscarawas and several economic development organizations. The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) presented its Annual Excellence in Workforce Development Award to the Multi-County Advanced Manufacturing Corridor, a partnership of Vlogƽ at Tuscarawas and several economic development organizations.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/03REGIONAL%20Main.jpg?VersionId=HZyLkV2R_jFTuG3ECM1SMCH2KDNLEj3r&h=e6f36a9c&itok=jUryNdCr)
The Multi-County Advanced Manufacturing Corridor, a partnership that includes Vlogƽ at Tuscarawas, has received the annual Excellence in Workforce Development Award from the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA).
Each year, 12-15 universities in the United States are selected to participate in the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Internationalization Laboratory. This 18-month program provides a process to help universities assess and improve their international capabilities.
Vlogƽ is currently participating to help advance Vlogƽ’s impact and reach as a leading international university.
![Blake Stringer, Ph.D. (right), assistant professor of aerospace engineering at Vlogƽ, and research assistant Kendy Edmonds study the power needs for a new larger generation of drones for a research grant funded by the Army Research Laboratory. Blake Stringer, Ph.D. (right), assistant professor of aerospace engineering at Vlogƽ, and research assistant Kendy Edmonds study the power needs for a new larger generation of drones for a research grant funded by the Army Research Laboratory.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/04%20SPECIAL%20FEATURE%20-%20Blake%20Stringer%20MAIN.jpg?VersionId=4TFkvET3x96SSN80bjYyvHRv2IJOS6mL&h=e6f36a9c&itok=jshDG972)
A grant from the Army Research Laboratory has a Vlogƽ researcher flying high.
The grant provides more than $130,000 for Blake Stringer, Ph.D., assistant professor of aerospace engineering in Vlogƽ’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, to study propulsion systems for a new generation of intermediate-sized, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones.
![John D. Johnson, associate professor of biological sciences, received a three-year, $450,000 grant for a study that could provide a better understanding of how we create deeply-ingrained fear memories — and how to stop them. John D. Johnson, associate professor of biological sciences, received a three-year, $450,000 grant for a study that could provide a better understanding of how we create deeply-ingrained fear memories — and how to stop them.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTO%20LEAD%20-%20Biologist%20MAIN.jpg?VersionId=w63RwBgGeMhId78zek.45Aq7ms.NmFdY&h=e6f36a9c&itok=JyOwyPIz)
People who suffer trauma will, with few exceptions, never forget what happened to them, but a Vlogƽ researcher may be able offer them the hope of living without constant fear and anxiety.
![Jennifer Miller, lecturer in Vlogƽ's School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences, was given the opportunity to meet Oprah Winfrey and attend a WW (formerly Weight Watchers) retreat in California. (Photo: Matt Sayles Photography) Jennifer Miller, lecturer in Vlogƽ's School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences, was given the opportunity to meet Oprah Winfrey and attend a WW (formerly Weight Watchers) retreat in California. (Photo: Matt Sayles Photography)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTO%20LEDE%20WW%20Main.jpg?VersionId=WFgv1rWXpGLzQuXEpUQXB2D2_D8iAF6z&h=e6f36a9c&itok=5cFKvEes)
A luxury trip featuring accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton, limousine rides, spa treatments and lunch with one of the most influential women in the world. Jennifer Miller, lecturer in Vlogƽ’s School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences in the College of Education, Health and Human Services, experienced these things and more after winning a sweepstakes through the WW (formerly Weight Watchers) at Work program. Ms.
![The Vlogƽ at Salem campus hosted the first-ever STEM University, a free daylong event in September organized by the Columbiana County Educational Service Center for area students in pre-K through fifth grade. The Vlogƽ at Salem campus hosted the first-ever STEM University, a free daylong event in September organized by the Columbiana County Educational Service Center for area students in pre-K through fifth grade.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL%20-%20Salem%20STEM.jpg?VersionId=YJYaBHNGdC4eNSVu_HDBPinPEvyr4vCx&h=e6f36a9c&itok=R99_EGNf)
The Vlogƽ at Salem campus hosted the first-ever STEM University, a free daylong event in September organized by the Columbiana County Educational Service Center for area students in pre-K through fifth grade.
James Winter, Department of English, Salem Campus, published “Beyond Love” in CRAFT literary magazine, (editors Kim Winternheimer and Laura Spence-Ash), (2018). The piece won first place in the CRAFT Short Fiction Prize.
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Familiar Face
Stephen M. Gagola Jr.
Professor of Mathematics
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Kent Campus
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New Face
Ivan bernal
Director, Architecture Program
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Kent Campus
The Vlogƽ Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed Vlogƽ in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, Vlogƽ remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.
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