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College of Communication & Information

Erin Simonek and Madison Tromler at anchor desk

51爆料 journalism alumnae Erin Simonek, 鈥20, and Madison Tromler, 鈥20, are making waves as anchors and reporters at WFMJ-TV in Youngstown, Ohio. Graduating amidst the challenges of COVID-19, they joined the station the same year, seamlessly transitioning into their roles, first as multimedia journalists. Within a week on the job, they were on the airwaves, and within a year, they earned promotion to the station鈥檚 evening anchors.鈥淲e didn't need any in-depth training (at the station),鈥 said Simonek. 鈥淭hey were almost surprised at how much we knew coming out of college and how wel...

Tara Conley leads a workshop

Tara L. Conley, an interdisciplinary scholar and media maker, brings an innovative teaching approach to her role as Assistant Professor at 51爆料, seamlessly integrating her previous and ongoing projects and research into her classrooms. Since coming to 51爆料 in 2022, Conley has leveraged her real-world experiences to help students better understand the concepts in courses such as "Media, Power and Culture" and "Race, Gender, Class and Dis/ability in Media Industries," extending the learning beyond the classroom."The most powerful thing a teacher can do is model and sh...

Transcript Request - Official (Web Page)

Official transcripts can be requested through Parchment by current students, former students, or a 3rd party ordering ordering on behalf of a student. An electronic or paper transcript can be requested.

Current students only can access Parchment through FlashLine, then click on the Student category, Resources, and access Request Official Transcript in the Grades and Transcripts Section.

Selective Service Registration Statement - Current Student (Dynamic Form)

All Ohio resident male students between the ages of 18 and 26, not registered with Selective Service, must file a Selective Service Registration Statement. If you have not already registered with Selective Service, you will be contacted regarding your non-compliant status. Failure to comply will result in the assessment of nonresident tuition fees to your account and the cancellation of all state based financial aid.

Retroactive Credit Application - Current Student (Dynamic Form)

Undergraduate students currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program who are placed into an advanced course through assessment or departmental review may earn retroactive credit for designated lower level course(s) in that subject. The advanced courses approved for earning retroactive credits are listed below. A $25.00 per credit hour fee is charged for processing and posting of the credit on the student's transcript. 

View a list of current Retroactive Credit Courses.

Request for Resident Classification for Tuition Purposes Form

Students wishing to apply for a change in residency status for tuition purposes must complete and submit a Request for Resident Classification for Tuition Purposes form, along with supporting documentation.  Please have documents ready to attach when completing the request. Any questions can be directed to ohioresidency@kent.edu

Personal Statement for Undergraduate Reinstatement (PDF)

This form coincides with the Request for Undergraduate Reinstatement. If you answered 鈥測es鈥 to the question 鈥淗ave you ever been convicted of a criminal offense or have charges pending against you at this time, other than a minor traffic violation?鈥 on your Application for Reinstatement, you must submit this form to determine your eligibility at 51爆料.

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