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Suicide in Jails and Prisons

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There are currently two million individuals incarcerated in American jails and prisons. In the past 40 years, the prison population in this country has grown by 500%. According to The Sentencing Project, this unprecedented increase is due more to the changes in criminal justice policy and sentencing laws than to changes in the nation’s crime rates.1 Another recent, disturbing trend in criminal justice has been the significant increase of deaths—nearly one-third of them attributable to suicide in jails and prisons.2

December 29, 2021

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NEW ONLINE PROGRAM ALERT - Learn In-Demand Communication Skills for a Changing World with an Online Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies at Kent State University

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in media and communication occupations to grow 14% through 2030, fast than the average for all occupations, and result in about 151,500 new jobs.1

December 16, 2021

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What is the difference between Criminology and Criminal Justice?

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Determining what degree field you’d like to explore more, means learning the subtle nuances of that degree. Case in point, what is the difference between criminology and criminal justice? These two terms seem similar in use because the career paths from both can overlap.

December 13, 2021

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What is Interprofessional Leadership? What is the difference between a Ph.D. and an Ed.D?

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The definition of interprofessional is “occurring between or involving two or more professions or professionals."1

December 11, 2021

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Geography Faculty Member Receives NASA New Investigator Award

College of Arts and Sciences Geographic Information Science Environment Management Master’s Degree Faculty Spotlights

He Yin, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State University’s Department of Geography in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently received NASA’s New (Early Career) Investigator Award in Earth Science. The award will provide funding for Yin’s research on the effects of the Syrian civil war on croplands throughout the eastern Mediterranean region.

December 3, 2021

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Office Software Applications | Undergraduate Certificate

The Office Software Application undergraduate certificate provides a solid background in Microsoft Office software applications to assist individuals in becoming productive office workers. The program enables students to establish or update skills using the latest version of software that is commonly used in offices today.

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Accounting, Business Technology and Analytics | Master of Science

Enroll in the Accounting, Business Technology and Analytics graduate degree to gain cutting-edge analytical, accounting and business skills that employers are clamoring for. Taught by expert faculty in a flexible blended online/in-person delivery, this career-driven program is designed to launch you into high-demand roles in finance, data analytics or business leadership.

January 12, 2026
Health Policy and Management | Master of Public Health

Define your career as a leader who shapes healthcare delivery, financing, and regulation across public and private sectors. Kent State University’s Online MPH in Health Policy and Management develops your expertise in healthcare systems, policy analysis and organizational leadership through a curriculum that combines cutting-edge research with practical application.

December 10, 2025
Social and Behavioral Sciences | Master of Public Health

Through Kent State University’s nationally recognized, STEM-designated Online MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences program, you’ll gain the advanced skills and evidence-based training to design, implement and evaluate health interventions that transform lives—from individual families to entire communities, schools, workplaces and healthcare systems.

December 10, 2025

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What can you do with a master’s in Public Health?

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Public health careers are broad and varied, and for those who are passionate about changing lives for the better, they present an immense opportunity to fill growing needs in the field. A Master of Public Health degree demonstrates your pursuit of advanced knowledge, desire to lead, and a set of professional skills needed to succeed in a variety of healthcare careers and public health roles.

March 29, 2022

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Thinking about the Online Master of Music in Music Education? Take a Shortened Summer Elective!

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Calling all music teachers!

March 15, 2022

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What Degree Can You Get Online? Choose From More Than 70 Fully Online Degree and Online Certificate Programs at Kent State University

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Did you know that Kent State University offers more than 70 online graduate and undergraduate degrees and online certificate programs? And keep in mind! This keeps growing all the time.

March 3, 2022

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