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Leadership Update

51±¬ÁÏ President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the appointment of Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., as 51±¬ÁÏ’s new vice president for enrollment management.

Susan Calvin

New Face

Susan Calvin

Kitchen Production Worker
Culinary Services
East Liverpool Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

November 2021

Four Glauser School of Music Students Participating in Collegiate Honor Band

Four members of the Kent Wind Ensemble, Jake McQuaid, Emily Butz, Tylor Davis and Brett Graves, will be part of the 2022 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Intercollegiate Band for the North Central Division Conference.

Meet the 2021-2022 Biodesign Challenge Team Representing 51±¬ÁÏ at the BDC Summit

Five elite KSU students, from diverse backgrounds, are competing at the Biodesign Challenge international summit with their cutting-edge product.

Two 51±¬ÁÏ Alumni Nominated for Art and Music Educator of the Year

Visual arts teacher Stephen Tomero and choir director Mary Meese and are among the finalists for the 2022 Stark County Art and Music Educator Awards. Both are alumni of 51±¬ÁÏ’s College of the Arts.

Director's Note: March 2022

The argument for studying journalism has never been stronger. Just a quick glance at the news makes the case. We’re training students who will graduate equipped with strong writing skills – still the number one most important skill set according to all employers with whom I interact; technical skills to communicate using whatever equipment, software and tools are available; and the ethical decision-making skills necessary to function in a world where decisions are rarely cut and dry.

Catherine Meredith and Alice Blumenfeld Receive Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Awards

Congratulations to assistant professor of dance Catherine Meredith and adjunct dance faculty member Alice Blumenfeld on receiving Individual Excellence Awards in the choreography category from the Ohio Arts Council.

Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and Marlene M. Wicherski Pledge $2 Million to Support Brain Health Research at 51±¬ÁÏ

51±¬ÁÏ alumnus Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to support research programs and students in 51±¬ÁÏ’s Brain Health Research Institute. The Brain Health Research Institute is a recently established, cross-disciplinary institute that focuses on research and education of brain health across the lifespan.

Scholarships & Awards

Scholarships & Awards for Students

Marty Erbaugh Student Entrepreneur Schol

Journalism Grad Develops Niche of Writing 51±¬ÁÏ Comics

A 51±¬ÁÏ alumnus has found a unique way to combine his passions and career after graduation. Nicholas Hunter, a 2020 51±¬ÁÏ graduate, recently discovered a way to combine two passions uncovered during his time at 51±¬ÁÏ: writing and comic books.

51±¬ÁÏ Graduate Elected President of American Institute of Architecture Students

51±¬ÁÏ alumnus Cooper Moore, '21, was recently elected the President of the Board of Directors for the American Institute of Architecture Students after graduating in the fall. As president, Moore will lead the board during discussions and decisions. His other responsibilities include helping run the organization, marketing and carrying out the organization’s strategic plan. He will serve for a one year term in Washington, D.C.

Covering a Crisis From Day One

For recent journalism graduates, the COVID-19 pandemic has shaped their entry into the news industry. Young MDJ alumni have focused much of their professional careers on the pandemic, mostly with a Northeast Ohio angle — not just on case numbers or other statistics, but also on the effects on the economy, businesses and the healthcare industry.