As a 5-year-old, Maria Jacobs found her love for singing in a church choir. Raised in a musical household, Jacobs quickly fell for the performances of Ella Fitzgerald and Chick Webb. It was during this time that she knew jazz was meant for her. Now as an adult, Jacobs, from Brooklyn, Ohio, is a professional jazz singer, and in 2013 she began her teaching career. She teaches Applied Vocal Jazz as an adjunct professor in Kent State University’s School of Music. In addition to teaching and her live performances, Jacobs recently released her ninth album, “Back at the Bop Stop.” Jacobs say...
Supporting Yourself to Support Your Teaching – Navigating Stress and Avoiding Burnout
We invite all instructors to learn about the spectrum of stress that can lead to burnout, featuring a toolkit of strategies we can use to support ourselves and each other. Join us for this hybrid event led by CTL Faculty Affiliate, Liz Wagoner, Ph.D.
The Athletics Department asked the wrestling team to name professors who have made the largest impact toward their academic success at Kent State University. TLC Professor Joanne Caniglia was named Most Valuable Professor (MVP) by wrestling student-athlete Jacob Cover. (Joanne Caniglia pictured second from right)Caniglia and other MVPs , who were presented with a hand-written thank you from their nominating student and a Kent State swag bag, were honored recently during the wrestling match against Cl...
College of Education, Health and Human Services
Stow resident and EHHS grad Michela Rocco, BSE ’18, recently opened Rocco’s Cupcake Café in Kent. Read the full story in KentWired.com. --Photo courtesy KentWired.com ...