The opportunity given to Kent State Media and Journalism students to use real, up-to-date production technology leaves them with a great amount of knowledge and experience upon graduation. Jeff Johnson, ‘09, now a senior producer at MSNBC, saw Kent State Student Media, specifically TV2, as his first market to succeed in. Johnson, a journalism major, began his TV2 career as a host on a campus-centered show called “College Corner” in early 2006, during his second semester. After that, he was a news anchor until graduation. His cohort was the last to experience the old newsroom in what was the...

“It’s an honor to be part of the Walt Disney World family during ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration.' My favorite thing about this milestone anniversary is that our cast members are at its heart, and I have the privilege of sharing their stories with fans from around the world. It’s a very special feeling, and it’s one I won’t ever forget.” Media and Journalism alumna Meghan Caprez, B.S. '15, M.A. '17, is a Communications manager for the Walt Disney World Resort. She shared her story about how her Kent State experience prepared her to share the magic of Disney with the greater world.&nbs...

A client who understands the value of hard work and doesn't let anything deter her from her dreams. Catherine LaSpina has tackled a lot of challenges in her life and currently she is taking on the challenge of being an entrepreneur and doctor at the same time. While this balance between roles is no easy feat, Catherine knew she wanted to pursue these careers since being a child and was willing to do what it takes to reach these goals. Throughout the process of med school, she has earned her MBA and just recently launched an official version of her app, Narty - The Neighbor Party. We lucki...

As we head into the last weeks of the Fall 2021 semester, I’m wondering a lot about what “normal” is going to look like in the months ahead. We’ve almost made it through a first, tentative semester back on campus. Faculty are mostly back in the classroom. Students are mostly back in physical classrooms. President Todd Diacon even convened a mostly in-person meeting of university leaders in mid-November. We’re almost back to normal. Almost.  Having started at Kent State mid-pandemic, I don’t know exactly what normal used to loo...

My goal is to make sure everyone understands the benefits of entrepreneurship and the process of creating and developing a new idea for a product/service….as well as to understand how an entrepreneurship mindset can assist all organizations, including governments and universities, to establish an environment for creative thinking and learning. Questions & Answers Why did you decide to pursue your field of research? In between my BA and MBA degrees, I worked in marketing positions for Procter & Gamble and Ford Motor Companies, which I really enjoyed. During my last semester of my ...

When an organization comes under fire from a rumor, disinformation campaign, or an outright lie, they are facing what is commonly known as a fake news attack. While organizations face reputational and monetary losses, public relations practitioners must address the causes, symptoms, and consequences of exposure to fake news.  News reports reveal some insights about organizations and fake news, but without first-hand accounts from company insiders, it’s impossible to know what it’s really&nbsp...

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ESTERO, Fla. — A 12-0 run late in the fourth quarter put Kent State ahead for good in a 75-69 win over No. 19 UCLA in the opening round of the Gulf Coast Showcase on Friday afternoon. "This a huge win for our program," head coach Todd Starkey said. "Obviously, UCLA is a great program. When you beat one of the blue bloods, it's a special thing." After scoring just nine points in the third period and trailing by four at the start of the fourth, the Golden Flashes (4-0) shot 7-of-10 from the field and made 11 of their first 16 free throws as part of a 27-point quart...