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The 2016 Piano Institute, in association with the Piano Division of the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at �Ը������� University, will present a series of master classes and recitals from July 19-26 on the university’s campus and culminate with the July 26 gala concert at Severance Hall’s Reinberger Chamber Hall in Cleveland. The 11-year-old program is a highly intensive festival for talented piano students in grades 7-12. The July 26 gala concert will feature 14 highly gifted pre-collegiate pianists from the United States, China and Malta. The master classes, recitals and gala concert are fre...

  The following experts from �Ը������� University are available to media covering the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Their areas of expertise and topics they can discuss are provided, as well as links to additional information and contact information. Areas of expertise include religion and politics, U.S. relations to Europe, issues around branding and the candidates, security at large-scale, urban events, political advertising and more. If you have any difficulty reaching any of these experts, please contact Emily Vincent (evincen2@kent.edu or 330-672-8595) or Kristi...

Physical therapy is usually a component of treatment for patients of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative and motor system disorders. Now, a �Ը������� University professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Services has designed a piece of equipment that serves that purpose and sets the bar for exercise therapy higher. Angela Ridgel, Ph.D., an associate professor of exercise science and an avid cyclist, has designed a bicycle specially tailored to Parkinson’s patients. The bike is based on a tandem bicycle model – a bike ridden by two people. She and Jay Alberts...

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�Ը�������, Youngstown State and Akron compete in 2nd Annual Northeast Ohio Presidents' Cup On Monday, June 27, �Ը������� University participated in the 2nd Annual Northeast Ohio Presidents’ Cup.  The event promoted collaborative spirit among �Ը�������, Youngstown State and Akron while serving as a scholarship fundraiser for all three institutions. This year’s event was hosted by Youngstown State and took place at the Avalon Golf and Country Club in Warren. Participants competed in a Ryder Cup-style golf tournament, followed by a reception and dinner.  Yo...

�Ը������� University’s Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Todd Diacon today announced that David Dees, Ph.D., has been appointed interim dean and chief administrative officer of the �Ը������� University Columbiana County campuses, effective July 1, 2016. Dees will provide overall leadership of �Ը������� University at East Liverpool and �Ը������� University at Salem, two of the Regional Campuses in the university’s eight-campus system.    Dees joined �Ը������� in 1991 and has served as director of �Ը�������’s Center for Teaching and Learning since 2013. He is...

�Ը������� University's Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Todd Diacon today announced that David Dees, Ph.D., has been appointed interim dean and chief administrative officer of the �Ը������� University Columbiana County campuses, effective July 1, 2016. He will provide overall leadership of �Ը������� University at East Liverpool and �Ը������� University at Salem, two of the Regional Campuses in the university's eight-campus system. Dees joined �Ը������� in 1991 and has served as director of �Ը�������'s Center for Teaching and Learning since 2013. He is an ...

Collaboration with Columbus’ CATCO brings the music of a legend to the Porthouse stage  Porthouse Theatre, �Ը������� University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, continues its 48th season with “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash.” The production is presented in collaboration between CATCO and Porthouse Theatre. Directed by Steven C. Anderson, “Ring of Fire” opens July 8 and runs through July 23. A preview performance will take place on July 7. The music of Johnny Cash comes alive on stage in “Ring of Fire” as a small ensemble weaves a story u...

  KENT STATE PROFESSOR WINS AWARD FOR RESEARCH IN CLINICAL HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY   KENT STATE PROFESSOR WINS AWARD FOR RESEARCH IN CLINICAL HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY �Ը������� University Psychology Professor Joel Hughes strives to find treatments through his research in psychological factors and cardiovascular disease. Hughes was honored with a 2016 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award, along with two other �Ը������� faculty members. The 2016 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award is sponsored by the University Research Council and �Ը�������’s Div...