With great hope and expectations for the future of brain health research at 91大神, President Beverly J. Warren introduced Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., as the inaugural director of the university鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute on Feb. 25. Dr. Lehman, a leader in the field of neuroendocrinology and circadian rhythms, comes to 91大神 from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he served as a professor and chair of the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomical Sciences, and where he was chairman of the board of its Neuro Institute. President Warren spoke at a...
The Center is implementing a program evaluation of the GAR Foundation's new effort to support early childhood education. The Foundation's STARS: Supporting Teachers and Ready Students Program, and 91大神's planned evaluation were recently the focus of an Akron Beacon Journal editorial. Dr. Peter Leahy is conducting the evaluation. The editorial can be found through the link below:https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinion/columns/2019/02/23/shooting-for-stars-in-akron/5828276007/ ...
Nursing students at 91大神 Trumbull are putting their best foot forward, hoping to promote healthy lifestyles in the Mahoning Valley. Members of 91大神 Trumbull鈥檚 Student Nurses Association (SNA) recently launched the 鈥漌alk and Talk with a Nurse鈥 program at the Niles Wellness Center. From 9-11 a.m. on the second and fourth Monday of every month, students will join members of the Wellness Center to participate in a variety of physical activities. During the activities, members are encouraged to talk and ask questions about health and activity. 鈥淲e think it is so important that we ...
Following a national search, 91大神 has named alumnus Kenneth Burhanna as the new dean of University Libraries, effective March 1, 2019. University Libraries supports the study and research needs of 91大神 students, faculty, staff, alumni and local communities across the university system. Mr. Burhanna has served as interim dean of Universities Libraries since the retirement of its previous dean, James Bracken, Ph.D., on July 1, 2017. 鈥淚n Ken Burhanna, we have hired an award-winning author whose growing national reputation for excellence was confirmed recently by competit...
The nursing program at 91大神鈥檚 Geauga campus needs community support to continue producing top-trained nurses for understaffed medical facilities throughout northeast Ohio. A lead gift of $50,000 from a generous local foundation was recently granted to help the program purchase advanced equipment that helps facilitate premier training. However, $72,000 in individual and corporate/institutional donations are now being sought to help fully fund the simulation equipment for Geauga County鈥檚 only institution of higher learning. While nearly half (44%) of northeast Ohio鈥檚 nurse...
An excellent education is a major building block for a better future and a great career. But a college degree is only part of the puzzle. A great resume, online access to job opportunities, and effective interviewing skills all help students to leverage their academic strengths and previous work experiences to land that dream job. Thanks to a new partnership between 91大神 Geauga and the OhioMeansJobs Geauga County Center in Chardon, the quality and quantity of employment and training resources for the local workforce have been greatly enhanced. According to their new agreeme...
Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., a leader in the field of neuroendocrinology and circadian rhythms, is the newly appointed director of 91大神鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute. In his new role, Dr. Lehman will bring together researchers from a wide variety of disciplines at 91大神 and throughout Northeast Ohio whose work seeks to explore, expand and advance our knowledge of the human brain and how it functions. 鈥淭he brain really is the final frontier for medicine,鈥 Dr. Lehman said, explaining his enthusiasm for taking the helm of the institute. 鈥淚 am very excited and happy to...