COVID-19 HUB

Students Adjust to Living on a Closed Campus
When 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March, not all students living on the Kent Campus were able to leave.

Cleveland Foundation Grant Provides Opportune Funding for 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Geauga
91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University at Geauga is pleased to announce a $20,000 award from the Lake-Geauga Fund of the Cleveland Foundation toward a student emergency fund and technology advances. The $20,000 grant will be split evenly between the two initiatives.

Flashes of Inspiration: Coach Sean Lewis Promotes 'Can Do' Attitude
Today’s Flashes of Inspiration comes from 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University Football’s Head Coach Sean Lewis, who delivers a pep talk about how to make it through uncertain, challenging times.

Flashes of Inspiration: Women's Golf Head Coach Offers Pep Talk
Today’s Flashes of Inspiration comes from Lisa Strom, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University’s head women’s golf coach, who offers a pep talk to all in the university community struggling under the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Flashes of Inspiration: During a Pandemic We Can Celebrate Nature
Today’s Flashes of Inspiration features David Hassler, director of 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµâ€™s Wick Poetry Center, who is sharing the poem, “Thank You, Tree.â€

Political Science Professor Advocates for Public Banking
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United States would benefit from a public banking system, says Mark K. Cassell, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University professor of political science.

Salem Nursing Grads Served in NYC Hospital COVID-19 Units
When storms approach, most people heed the warnings by seeking the safety of shelter and waiting for the winds and rain to pass. There are many, however, whose jobs require them to respond and run into the storm’s path to help others.

All for Patrick! 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Police Surprise Toddler Crime Fighter
Patrick Tomaswick wants to be a police officer, but not just any member of law enforcement. He wants to be a 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University police officer.

COVID-19 Provides 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Nursing Students Unparalleled Experience
During the COVID-19 pandemic, students in 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University’s College of Nursing have been employed in hospitals throughout Northeast Ohio, where they have honed their skills and observed healthcare professionals on the front lines.

10 Questions With Gokarna Sharma 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ the Contact Tracing App
Apple and Google partnered in early April to create a new smartphone app that uses Bluetooth to track coronavirus cases. Using a technology called contact tracing, the app alerts a user when they come in contact with someone who has been positively diagnosed with COVID-19. Gokarna Sharma, assistant professor in Computer Science, recently answered 10 questions about the new app based on his professional opinion. Sharma is experienced in algorithms, blockchain and smart technologies such as this.