Kent State University at East Liverpool held its annual nursing pinning ceremony May 8,  during which 23 students were recognized for receiving degrees through the associate degree in nursing (ADN) program.  Additionally, six graduates were inducted into the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society: Ciara Casto, Katelynn Exline, Mary Guappone, Shelby Householder, Janelle McConnell and Autumn Schafer.Casto was recognized for receiving the ADN Academic Award for highest GPA; Rachel Steele received the ADN Service Award; Aleah Malleske received the Outstanding ADN Student Award; ...

Historic fashion-inspired works by Salvador Dalí arrive in Ohio before heading to New York City, through a collaboration between Peg’s Foundation & Gallery, Scabal and Kent State University’s School of FashionThis summer, Peg’s Foundation & Gallery, a mission-driven exhibit space at the intersection of mental health, arts and education, will become the epicenter of international art, fashion and innovation with the U.S. premiere of “Dalí Beyond Time: Fashioning the Future,” a groundbreaking exhibit that brings 12 Salvador Dalí paintings commissioned for Scabal to Hudson, Ohio...

Wendy Zucal, Executive Director of the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum has been selected as the recipient of the annual Alumni of the Year award.Says Wendy’s nominator, Ethan Zucal, “It’s an honor to have had the opportunity to nominate Wendy Zucal for the 2025 Leadership Tuscarawas Alumni of the Year Award. As a graduate of the inaugural class, Wendy deeply values the mission of Leadership Tuscarawas and its role in shaping strong, community-focused leaders.”Wendy's contributions to Tuscarawas County over the past 36 years have been nothing short of extraordinary. As Executive Director of the ...

Every year during commencement ceremonies, Kent State University at Geauga honors a dedicated supporter of this local institution of higher learning with the Friend of the Campus Award. On May 9, 2025, this distinction will go to Geauga County luminaries, Richard and Christie Frenchie.This couple has made significant contributions to the entire community through a lifetime of leadership in local healthcare and higher education through a shared dedication to the Geauga region, values-driven career choices, service, volunteerism, and philanthropy.Most recently, the Frenchies made a substantial p...