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Dr. Tremie Gregory received her Ph.D. from 91�ֿ�'s School of Biomedical Sciences Biological Anthropology Program in 2011. Since then, she has been working as a conservation biologist for the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. Dr. Gregory and colleagues just published an important article on the role of canopy bridges in fragmented forests in Nature/Scientific Reports.                                                    T...

Hello Everyone, My name is Danielle Jones and I am a master’s student of anthropology at 91�ֿ�. Welcome to my EAPSI Japan blog! In the following posts, I will keep you updated on my cultural and scientific journey in Japan. By the end, I hope to reveal new and exciting findings regarding the biological basis of aggression in macaque monkeys, so please stay tuned. Specifically, I will be investigating the MAOA gene and its potential relationship to aggressive behavior. This particular gene has consumed my thoughts for many months, as it is central to my primary interest: the ...

As the business world continues to grow more dynamic and complex, so does the role of the human resource professional. In response to this challenge, The Corporate University at 91�ֿ� at Stark will hold the 2017 Human Resource Symposium on Thursday, July 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Conference Center at 91�ֿ� Stark, 6000 Frank Ave. NW in Jackson Township. Designed for HR professionals, attendees will learn about the latest research on emerging trends and best solutions for dealing with tough concerns and tumultuous change. “Participants will take away useful...

The following 91�ֿ� at Stark students have been named to the PRESIDENT’S LIST. They each earned a 4.00 grade point average for the spring 2017 semester and completed at least 15 letter-graded (A, B, etc.) credit hours by the end of the semester. Pass/Fail (S, U) credits do not apply. Akron: Madison Buzek Alliance: Thomas Wiles Barberton: Amanda Singleton Bolivar: Emma Potts Canal Fulton: Hannah Messner Canton: Samantha Delong, Samantha Hull, Lucas Krumlauf, Landen Marchand, Mia Owens and Leslie Wood Cuyahoga Falls: Paul Bryant Lakemore: George Hayden ...

The public is invited to experience international food and live cultural performances. Building bridges to other cultures is a way of life at 91�ֿ� at Stark – and not just during the fall and spring. 91�ֿ� Stark’s Global Gateway Day is a family-friendly summer afternoon filled with cultural performances, international food sampling, global games and activities for all ages. The event will take place on Saturday, June 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Campus Center. This second annual event is free and open to the public.  “A key initiative of 91�ֿ� Stark...

Plain Township woman nearly died in car crash as a high school junior, later overcame addiction to cocaine. She graduated college Friday and is celebrating Mother’s Day this weekend. By Kelli Weir / Repository staff writer www.cantonrep.com/news/20170515/crystin-walker-survives-crash-addiction-to-graduate-from-ksu-stark Medics didn’t immediately see Crystin Grindle in the heap of twisted metal that had been a Ford Explorer. It was nighttime and the vehicle was cloaked by some trees near a curve off of Whinnery Road, an unlit country street just west of Guildford Lake in Columbiana Co...

91�ֿ� Stark Faculty Earn Teaching Accolades Lindsay Starkey, Ph.D., says that for her, teaching isn’t about getting awards – it’s about the impact you have on students and colleagues and perhaps most importantly, what they can teach you. Starkey, a resident of North Canton and assistant professor of history, is the recipient of the 2016-17 Distinguished Teaching Award at 91�ֿ� at Stark. “I have the pleasure of working with so many excellent colleagues and students from whom I have learned a great deal about teaching,” Starkey said. “I look forward to continuing...

Daniel R. Flowers, president and CEO of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, gave the address at 91�ֿ� at Stark’s 44th Annual Spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 12 at Umstattd Performing Arts Hall in Canton. More than 190 candidates were awarded their bachelor’s, master’s or associate degrees at this year’s commencement exercises. Graduate Photos with Dean Seachrist Commencement Ceremony Photos Nursing Pinning Convocation Photos Flowers has been president and CEO of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank since 2003. During his tenure, the Foodbank has expe...

Global Education Opportunities Continue to Grow at 91�ֿ� Stark It’s one thing to get to visit a location new to you. It’s another to explore your academic field in a different nation. Studying abroad is one of the most exciting, invigorating and challenging things you can do while in college.    For two 91�ֿ� at Stark students, the chance to study overseas has become closer to reality. Megan Stocker of Louisville and Zachary Cino of Hartville were two of three winners of $1,000 each in scholarships to study abroad. They won as a result of their participation in...

Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., dean and chief administrative officer of 91�ֿ� at Stark, recently announced five faculty members have achieved promotion and tenure, effective at the beginning of the 2017-18 academic year. Two faculty have been promoted in rank.  91�ֿ� Stark faculty promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure are as follows: Jennifer Cunningham, English, joined the faculty in 2013 Matthew Lehnert, biological sciences, joined the faculty in 2012 Deepraj Mukherjee, economics, joined the faculty in 2012 James Seelye Jr., history, jo...