Special Program Initiative
Summer sessions, senior guest program, and prison education and reentry are examples of Kent State’s commitment to strengthen individuals, families, and communities by offering Kent State courses to all learners.
In April, members of Kent State University’s Chapter of AFS traveled to Cleveland to attend the annual Metalcasting Congress hosted by the American Foundry Society. This event brings together foundry professionals, professors, teachers, students, and hobbyists in the metalcasting industry. The Metalcasting Congress boasts lectures, debates, exhibits, and networking opportunities that highlight and celebrate the newest technologies, innovations, and techniques. Senior Mechatronics Engineering major Delonte Goodman, a Kent State University student who attended this conference, listed ma...
Pre-College Initiative
Pre-College programs at Kent State University range from art and technology camps for youth to College Credit Plus and Tech Prep courses for eligible middle and high school students. Our pre-college programs allow young students to explore interests, build skills, and earn college credit.
Micro-credential Initiative
The micro-credential initiative for Kent State University supports the development and implementation of both credit and non-credit micro-credentials designed to enable learners to gain specific, demonstrable skills and competencies.
Professional Education Initiative
Kent State’s professional education initiative offers and supports professional development to help lifelong learners gain the skills and competencies needed for job and career success.
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TRAVEL ENTHUSIAST Thanks for a fun [squirrel search] contest in a great issue! I had the chance to go to China with a group of CCI students, and it changed my life. I became very excited about traveling internationally. My daughter [Taylor Kopunovitz, BBA ’12, BS ’12, MS ’14] and I have traveled to London and Portugal so far, and we have a trip planned to Copenhagen this December and Croatia the following September. And there are many other countries on my list! Alice Kopunovitz, BM ’80 Special assistant, Department of Biological Sciences Kent Campus ...
COL. THOMAS J. HOGAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
The Col. Thomas J. Hogan Endowed Scholarship was established to support students pursuing a degree in Political Science. Col. Hogan graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Political Science in 1956. To be eligible for the scholarship you must be a Kent State University student in their junior year of study majoring in Political Science, with a GPA of at least 3.0 and the demonstration of financial need as determined by the student's FAFSA form. First preference will be given to a student who is an Army ROTC Cadet.
SHIRLEY ROBB DUBETZ ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
The Shirley A. (Robb) Dubetz endowment was established in 1991. This award will be made to a Political Science major and Pre-law minor senior on the basis of leadership, personal achievement and financial need.
THE ERIK HEIDEMANN SCHOLARSHIP
The Erik Heidemann Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a total of three graduate and undergraduate students in the department of Political Science. Dr. Erik Heidemann was a colleague in the department who proved to be a stellar teacher, a committed scholar and an active member of the department during his short time with us. He passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 3, 2013. His parents Marlinda and David Heidemann created this scholarship as a memorial to their son, to support both the undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Political Science.