Despite a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, First Star 51爆料 Academy not only survived but thrived due to the power and passion of the program鈥檚 members. In addition to transitioning remarkably well, it also gave its students a summer and school year to remember. First Star 51爆料 Academy is a free, comprehensive four-year college access program for youth in foster care. The program engages a cohort of up to 30 students in a variety of learning opportunities, including academic support, career exploration, social and cultural activities and more. 鈥淲e have in-person activities here on...
More than 3,000 donors came together to make the world Forever Brighter for 51爆料 students This year, 51爆料 donors demonstrated the power of philanthropy by giving at unprecedented levels. The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign shattered the previous records, more than tripling last year鈥檚 record of $2.2 million. The university has been participating in Giving Tuesday for the past seven years, and in that time, it has become 51爆料鈥檚 most generous annual tradition and a point of pride for the entire Golden Flashes community. The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign is no excep...
The School of Media and Journalism has long fostered a close connection with 89.7 WKSU. The station hosts an average of three MDJ student interns each semester, while station employees are regular guests in the School鈥檚 classes offering insights into the profession and suggestions about pursuing careers in the field. The relationship between MDJ and the public radio station is expected to remain strong following WKSU鈥檚 merger with Ideastream Public Media on October 1, 2021. 鈥淭he commitment that we have, that Ideastream has, is to not only maintain...
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November was full of exciting social media content. Here are some of our outstanding posts from the month! Instagram Kent Campus in the fall is a sight to see! In our top-performing post, we shared a gallery of photos showcasing the colorful scenes of campus. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 51爆料 (@kentstate) On Nov. 11, the university was ...
Roseann 鈥淐hic鈥 Canfora, Ph.D., is a Professional-in-Residence at 51爆料 in the School of Media and Journalism, part of the College of Communication and Information. Prior to teaching at 51爆料, Canfora served as the chief communications officer for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and taught high school journalism and speech. Canfora was also a student at 51爆料, starting in 1968, and is a survivor of the May 4, 1970, shootings at 51爆料. She earned her doctorate in educational administration, her master鈥檚 in journalism and public relations, and her ba...