Kent State University College of Public Health and Health Sciences

09/08/2026

Join the Public Health Ambassadors for the first session of the Fall 2026 Career Series.
Tomorrow at 5 pm on Microsoft Teams, John Staley, PhD, associate professor at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health, discusses his career as an occupational health and safety researcher and practitioner.

Join here: https://ow.ly/NBas50ZKKUv

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Kent State University College of Public Health and Health Sciences exercise science student Jaden Hacking thought his future was on the track. But after a foot injury ended his running career, his experience as a patient introduced him to podiatric medicine.

Now, the Perry, Ohio, native is pursuing exercise science with a concentration in pre-podiatry, with plans to become a podiatrist in the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.

Sometimes, an unexpected setback can lead you toward your purpose.

Read Jaden’s story: https://ow.ly/2xeS50ZHFrb

09/01/2026

We're excited to share that Kent State Center for Public Policy and Health and Prevention Action Alliance have been awarded a $3 million federal grant to strengthen substance use prevention efforts across 20 counties in Eastern Appalachian Ohio.

This five-year initiative will support community partnerships, expand access to prevention data, and advance evidence-based strategies that help build healthier, more resilient communities.

Read more: https://www.kent.edu/today/news/kent-state-prevention-action-alliance-samhsa-grant

08/28/2026

Thank you for POPping by and making POP into CPHHS a success! We loved kicking off the semester with our Kent State University College of Public Health and Health Sciences students making custom dirty sodas, playing games, and - most importantly - connecting with new and familiar faces! Your energy made the afternoon so much fun. We’re so excited for a great year together!

08/25/2026

Ready to POP into your first year at Kent State? Join Kent State University College of Public Health and Health Sciences for an afternoon made just for first-year students!

📅 Thursday, Aug. 27
⏰ 3–5 p.m. or while supplies last
📍 Moulton Hall Ballroom

Create your own delicious dirty soda combo, meet other first-year students, learn more about CPHHS, and connect with student organizations on campus.

Whether you know exactly what you want to get involved in or you’re still finding your place, come POP by, grab a soda, and meet your CPHHS community!

08/24/2026

A new academic year means new beginnings, new connections, and new opportunities - and the Kent State University College of Public Health and Health Sciences is excited to welcome our students, faculty, staff, and alumni to Fall 2026!

This semester marks a meaningful new chapter as we welcome new programs and grow our community of leaders dedicated to improving health, strengthening communities, and making a difference.

From Athletic Training and Sports Medicine to Exercise Science and Physiology, from Integrated Health Studies to Long-Term Care Administration, from Nutrition and Dietetics to Speech Pathology and Audiology, to Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology, our programs are making an impact and preparing the next generation of health professionals.

Whether you’re joining us for your first semester, returning to continue your journey, supporting our students and programs, or cheering us on as an alum, you are an important part of our community.

Here’s to a healthy, inspiring, and successful Fall 2026! 💙💛

08/18/2026

Come find us at the Flashes Flourish Health Fair! Stop by and connect with the College and the Mobile Flashes team this Saturday, August 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Centennial Green!

We’ll have activities, resources, and plenty of ways to connect and help you flourish. Come find us, get involved, and fill your cup! 💙💛

08/12/2026

Different angles, different perspectives, one incredible achievement. 🎓

Last Saturday, we celebrated the newest graduates of the Kent State University College of Public Health and Health Sciences and all they’ve accomplished along the way. From every point of view, this milestone is worth celebrating.

Congratulations, graduates! We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in the world. 💙💛

08/06/2026

Top-tier research. Real-world impact. National recognition.

Congratulations to Tsz Chun Lam, PhD candidate, and Tianyuan Guan, assistant professor of biostatistics in the Kent State University College of Public Health and Health Sciences, on presenting their research at the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) 2026 in Boston (MA) - the premier annual gathering of statisticians and data scientists.

Their poster, "Why Our Young People V**e? A Trend Analysis of Psychological Distress and Current E-Cigarette Use Among College Students," leverages advanced statistical methods to better understand the complex relationship between mental health and va**ng among college students.

We're proud to see our faculty and students advancing impactful, data-driven research on one of the world's leading scientific stages. Congratulations on representing CPHHS with excellence!