Positive Impact

Are you looking to dip your toes in the expanding field of microchip manufacturing? Kent State University is offering two free micro-credential courses this spring to high school juniors and seniors, as well as industry professionals, fresh starters, educators, upskillers, reskillers and those excited about the world of semiconductors. The courses – Introduction to Semiconductor Devices and Sand to Silicon – are primarily online, with one planned in-person lab during the semester.

Melanie Westman and Stefan Tompkins are two alumni from Kent State University at Geauga who have been honored with the international DAISY Award in 2024 for providing extraordinary compassion along with their expert clinical care as nurses at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.

These nurses are under high-pressure conditions every day in the emergency room and intensive care unit. Even so, they have been recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty and making a transformational difference in their patients' lives... right here in the Geauga community.

Preston Superstore is a prominent family-owned business in Burton recognized for its motto, “The Nicest People Serving The Nicest Guests.” Perhaps less well-known is the family’s civic commitment to education in general and Kent State University at Geauga in particular.