Current Online Master of Music in Music Education student, Caleb Bradley, will be marching as part of the Saluting America's Band Directors (SABD) in the 2026 Rose Bowl Parade. Bradley, a third-year teacher and band director, is one of 500 band directors selected from across the nation.SABD is a project of the Michael D. Sewell Memorial Foundation, created in 2017, to carry on the legacy of the late Mike Sewell, longtime band director in the Pickerington, Ohio school system. The project was launched to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary dedication and accomplishments of band direc...

With new programs, refreshed campaigns and year‑round services, Kent State University continues to double down on mental health and well-being for students, faculty and staff. The work spans free counseling, skill‑building workshops, employee resources and advocacy events designed to reduce stigma and make care easier to find and use.It has been two years since Kent State launched its highly anticipated Mental Health Campaign, “Reduce the Stigma. Seek Help. Refer a Flash. From free counseling sessions to peer-led programs and advocacy events, the university has created a culture where men...

For Kendall Hoffman, a love of engineering and a desire to stay close to home led her to choose Kent State University at Tuscarawas for her educational journey. A junior at the Tuscarawas Campus, Hoffman is pursuing dual associate degrees in electrical/electronic engineering technology and mechanical engineering technology. Her interest in engineering stems from a deep desire to stay engaged and challenged.“I want a job that will challenge my mind and keep me thinking,” she said. “Engineering gives me that. There’s always a problem to solve, always something new to learn.”The faculty and ...