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Changing the Future for Black Journalists

In the United States, only about five percent of journalists are Black or African-American, according to Zippia.com. 

HONORS COLLEGE SENATOR STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

In various situations and environments throughout life, it is important to have someone who is

Leadership Update

51爆料 President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the appointment of Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., as 51爆料鈥檚 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爆料 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爆料 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爆料鈥檚 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鈥檙e training students who will graduate equipped with strong writing skills 鈥� 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爆料

51爆料 alumnus Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to support research programs and students in 51爆料鈥檚 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爆料 Comics

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

51爆料 Graduate Elected President of American Institute of Architecture Students

51爆料 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鈥檚 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 鈥� not just on case numbers or other statistics, but also on the effects on the economy, businesses and the healthcare industry.

Communicating on the Front Lines of a Pandemic

Public relations professionals are time and time again the backbone of communications and community building within their industries.

A Patriotic Classic Reimagined: Pianist Min Kwon鈥檚 America/Beautiful Project Comes to Kent

The Kent Keyboard Series continues its 2021-2022 season presenting Min Kwon鈥檚 America/Beautiful project, a collaboration with 75 American composers to write variations on 鈥淎merica The Beautiful,鈥� performed by Kwon.

Student Researcher Identifies Potential Alternative to Antibiotics

During a summer research project at 51爆料 Geauga, nursing student Lauren Petrick succeeded in isolating a bacterial virus that shows promise as an alternative to antibiotics in fighting off intestinal bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, GI tract infections and even pneumonia. By teaming up with 51爆料 Geauga Associate Professor Sanhita Gupta, Petrick tackled this problem through 51爆料鈥檚 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) last summer.

51爆料 Geauga Fends Off Students鈥� Food Insecurity with Geauga Hunger Task Force Grant

When people consider hunger in America, they tend to think of people far away in urban centers. They don鈥檛 realize that food insecurity is a very real problem in Geauga County, even among college students. In order to combat this growing and troubling trend, 51爆料 at Geauga is partnering with the Geauga Hunger Task Force (GHTF). 51爆料 Geauga received a $2,500 grant from the GHTF in January 2022 to assist in their mission 鈥渆nsuring that no Geauga County residents go hungry.鈥�

Never Stop Learning: A Professor's Journey into Audio Storytelling

The journalism field is an open arena for experimentation.

Students Earn First Place in Broadcast, Illustration at College Media Conference

The 鈥減romotes the standards and ethics of good journalism鈥� and re

PNC Foundation Awards $75,000 to 51爆料

The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to 51爆料 to help ensure success among students who commonly face barriers in college. This grant aligns with PNC鈥檚 focus on addressing economic inequality among Black American and low- to moderate-income communities, and it will provide resources for students that will help them complete college and establish a strong foundation on which to build their careers.

Health and Well-Being of Students, Faculty and Staff Brought to Light by Healing Stanzas

Students across the nation were challenged as the pandemic swept the world. Healing Stanzas, a collaboration between the Wick Poetry Center, the Healthy Communities Research Institute and the Brain Health Research Institute, seeks to combine the science of brain health and public health with the creative energy of the humanities to provide 51爆料 students, staff and faculty with an opportunity to improve wellness through reflective poetry.

ADVISORY: 51爆料 Board of Trustees Meeting and Groundbreaking Ceremony for Crawford Hall, March 8

The 51爆料 Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Tuesday, March 8, at 11:30 a.m.

51爆料鈥檚 Superhero Alumnus: Black Lightning

DC Comics鈥� superhero Black Lightning has been part of popular culture, and Black history, for more than 40 years. Since his debut in 1977 as DC鈥檚 very first 鈥渉eadline鈥� Black character, Black Lightning has appeared in comic books, animated TV series, video games and, in 2017, a live-action TV series that ran for four seasons on The CW Network. In his secret identity, Jefferson Pierce (shh, don鈥檛 tell anyone), he also appeared on the Kent Campus to get his teaching degree. Yes 鈥� Black Lightning is a 51爆料 alumnus. 

51爆料 Professor Shares Insight 51爆料 Beijing 2022 Viewership in New York Times

Tang Tang, Ph.D., professor in the College of Communication and Information at 51爆料, recently shared her expertise with the New York Times in the article "Beijing Olympic Ratings Were the Worst of Any Winter Games."

51爆料 Wins Award for Excellence in Integrating International Education Throughout University

51爆料 is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The honor recognizes 51爆料 for overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university and its campuses.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Taps Digital Media Production Alumna

51爆料 alumna, Brianna Gordon, 鈥�20, developed two interests independently in high school: video production and sports. Now, she spends her days combining those two, working on videos for the Pro Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF) in Canton, Ohio. Gordon is making a name for herself after graduating with a degree in digital media production and a concentration in television from the School of Media and Journalism in the College of Communication and Information.

Political Science Professor Featured in German Banking Publication

Congratulations to Political Science Professor Mark K. Cassell, Ph.D., who recently published an article and was interviewed by Mitteilungen, a publication focused on Germany鈥檚 banking system. The article discusses the central role of the publicly-held savings banks during economic and social crises including the refugee crisis in 2015 and the current Covid pandemic among other topics.

Masc-Unity Initiative Helping Students Find Comfort in Masculinity

Society鈥檚 norm for men is stereotyped as leaders, providers, and guardians. Society also posits that men cannot speak about their emotions and have to portray a strong persona to be considered masculine and to succeed in these roles. This results in an environment of 鈥渢oxic masculinity,鈥� which encourages negative self image, negative outward behavior and struggles with mental health among men who feel they have to be strong at all times. An initiative on campus is trying to change that perception.

51爆料 to Offer Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Mechatronics Engineering

Sally Kirkland Turns a Personal Tragedy into a Blessing for Others

Establishing a scholarship in honor and memory of her daughter and granddaughter has helped Sally Kirkland heal some of her pain while providing support for generations of students to come.

Dana (Colecchi) Whittlesey

New Face

Dana* (Colecchi) Whittlesey

*pronounced "Donna"

Administrative Assistant
Community Engaged Learning in University College
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

November 2021

51爆料 and Cleveland State Partner to Shorten Time Students Need for Bachelor鈥檚, Law Degrees

51爆料 has established a new partnership with Cleveland State University鈥檚 Cleveland-Marshall College of Law to offer students two pathways to obtain a bachelor鈥檚 degree from 51爆料 and a law degree from CSU in six years. The new 3+3 program will shorten the length of time typically needed to complete both degrees.

51爆料's School of Art Collection and Galleries Explores Weaving in the Line by Line Exhibition

Head of textile program at 51爆料, Professor Janice Lessman-Moss, curated an exhibition of modernized forms of weaving that was recently featured on Cool Cleveland. The new show at 51爆料鈥檚 Center for the Visual Arts, called Line by Line, focuses on six early career artists that are focused on the diverse world of weaving.

Dedicated and Impactful Communications Associate Lecturer Wins Outstanding Teaching Award

Communication Studies Lecturer Aaron Bacue initially doubted how effective he might be teaching under the restrictions of COVID-19, but along the way, he made a big difference.

51爆料鈥檚 Online Master鈥檚 in Nursing Program Ranks in Top 50 Among Public Institutions by U.S. News in 2022 Best Online Programs Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has named three 51爆料 programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. 51爆料 is recognized in the Best Online Master鈥檚 in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings.