Kent State Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center News
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Always working to stay ahead of the curve in the marketplace, administrators at Kent State University Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center offer students pathways to gain professional skills and certifications that are in demand. Considering the urgent need for respiratory…
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Back in February 2020, before social distancing became a guiding principle in daily life, a group of Kent State University administration and faculty members attended a conference designed to be a thought-provoking, interactive meeting of the minds within the realm of post-…
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We’re all doing our part by working and studying from home, exercising social distancing, and forgoing our regular routines to flatten the curve. But several individuals from the Kent State University Geauga Campus and Twinsburg Academic Center community have gone the extra mile…
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Kent State University Geauga Campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program 2018 graduate Bailey Hill has been selected by The Cleveland Clinic as a nurse who will spend the next four weeks at New York Presbyterian Hospital—an area in the COVID hot zone with a shortage of…
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Even before the coronavirus crisis up-ended daily life, college students were already juggling critical demands on their time, careers, and finances. Any interruption in their study-work-life balance could threaten their stability. COVID-19 has created a sudden and severe…
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It’s during times of stress and strain that people’s true strengths are revealed. As Eleanor Roosevelt said at the onset of WWII, “We cannot tell from day to day what may come. This is no ordinary time. No time for weighing anything except what we can do best for the country as…
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Dear Kent State Geauga and Twinsburg Students,
I know that this past week has been a difficult transition for many of you. Please know that our faculty have been working really hard to convert their face-to-face classes to remote instruction. We understand that these changes…
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Kent State University, one of the largest universities in Ohio with an enrollment of nearly 40,000 students in its eight-campus regional system holds a significant place in American history. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, the university was known internationally for its…
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Recognizing that yesteryear’s movers and shakers provide courage and inspiration for today’s strivers and leaders, we celebrate Women’s History Month every March. Strong women from history are foundational to the story of today’s contemporary women. Recognizing the achievements…
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If you’ve ever felt stuck somewhere between your job and your ideal career because you’re too busy making a living to go back to college, you’ll understand Restituto "Tuto"Velarde’s position. Thankfully, Kent State University’s Twinsburg Academic Center provided a bridge so he…