A new scholarship at Kent State University honors the legacy of Dr. Alfred G. Kieselbach and his wife, Mildred A. Kieselbach, by supporting future generations of art education majors.
The Dr. Alfred G. and Mildred A. Kieselbach Endowed Scholarship has been established by their son, Thomas P. Kieselbach, and son-in-law Doug Upshaw, with a mission to uphold the values championed by the Kieselbachs throughout their lives. Dr. Kieselbach served as a faculty member in the School of Art for 23 years and was coordinator of the Art Education Division. He earned emeritus status in 1978, believing deeply in the importance of art in education.
“My father dedicated his professional life to educating art teachers,” Thomas Kieselbach said. “He knew that art was crucial for the development and growth of a child. Art can shape how we see the world and enhance creativity and critical thinking. By creating this scholarship, we’re helping Art Education majors while preserving my parents’ legacies.”
Dr. Alfred Kieselbach's artwork spanned a breadth of mediums, including painting, wood sculptures, furniture making, drawing and ceramics.
"Alfred's range of talent across mediums always impressed me," Doug Upshaw said. "He was always working on a project."
