As a Kent State student, Michael J. Houser, ’11, learned the value of good communication, and those lessons have propelled him throughout his career."From the first class to the last," he says, "you are assisted in learning the necessary skills to advocate and organize."Houser majored in communication studies, and his career has spanned advocacy and public service. Today, he’s Executive Director of the Bond Accountability Commission, which is responsible for monitoring the construction and renovation program of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD). On a given day, he might t...

Cesquinn Curtis is back on familiar ground – the Kent State University campus.The associate vice president for student life spent seven years at Kent State in various roles serving students in University College and the Division of Student Life before departing for an opportunity with Texas State University for two years. Then, in 2021, an opportunity presented itself for Curtis to return to his current role serving students.So why come back?  Curtis isn’t alone in returning to Kent State after exploring other life and business options away. In fact, many faculty and staff members do...