Kent State University Geauga and the Regional Academic Center recently promoted six faculty members. “Kent State University Geauga and the Regional Academic Center is exceptionally proud of the academic accomplishments of this group of scholars,” said Angela Spalsbury, Ph.D., dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State Geauga and the Regional Academic Center. Sharon Ginal, a faculty member in Nursing Technology, was promoted to associate lecturer. Sharon teaches in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) program at the Regional Academic Center and is the co-advisor of the Alpha...
Kent State University at East Liverpool held its annual nursing pinning ceremony May 8, during which 34 students were recognized for receiving degrees through the associate degree in nursing (ADN) program. Dr. Carol Hrusovsky, academic program director of the ADN program, presented student awards, including the Ohio Nurses Association District 3 Lori Grenich Student Nurse Award to Krista Ensell. This award recognizes excellence in clinical nursing and professional awareness. Nicole Erwin received the ADN academic award and Sarah Fennema received the ADN service award. The ...
Eight College of Communication and Information students received scholarships from the Akron Press Club and John S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Fund in April, totaling $40,000 in awards. The Akron Press Club awards local students every year in memory of individuals who impacted the journalism field. "Journalism and Mass Communication students have done extremely well over the years in winning these competitive scholarships," said Jeff Fruit, professor and interim director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. "The Akron Press Club also has substantively increased both ...
The Leadership Tuscarawas Class of 2019 will hold their graduation celebration on May 21. At the graduation, 23 class members sponsored by small businesses, corporations, and non-profit organizations in Tuscarawas County will be recognized for their achievements in the 10-month leadership development program. Each year, the Leadership Tuscarawas Signature Class is assigned community projects focused on making progress in Tuscarawas County. This year’s class was divided into five groups, each assigned to one of the following projects: Anti-Drug Coalition, Active Transportation, Good Ne...
Kent State University at Geauga and the Regional Academic Center will hold its annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2019, to conclude the 2018-19 academic year. Over 180 students earned their associate or bachelor degrees and will be honored during the ceremony, held at Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls. Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, Angela Spalsbury will welcome an audience, certify and confer the graduate's degrees and will also present two awards in special recognition of an alumnus and community connection. Greg Schuster will be honored as a recent ...
FASHION VISUALS CLASS PARTNERS WITH PORTAGE COUNTY CLOTHING CENTER Just days after The Fashion School’s Annual Fashion Show 2019 wrapped, students from the school’s fashion visuals class held their own show and presented their final designs on the runway during the Spring Fashion Visuals Fashion Show. Each semester, students from the entry-level fashion design course, work tirelessly to construct their garments. This semester, the class (taught by fashion instructor Kathryn Simmons) partnered with the Phyllis Zumkehr Portage County Clothing Center in Ravenna, to deconstruct...
Bethany Westphal is a very busy person. Like most seniors, Ms. Westphal spends her time doing school work and preparing for graduation in May. But, at the same time, she also runs the full-time business she started herself. Ms. Westphal founded Rising Center for the Arts, which aims to provide positive experiences in the arts for members of the Akron community. “I wanted to create a safe space based on positivity and encouragement to practice the arts,” Ms. Westphal said. “That’s how Rising Star Center for the Arts was born.” Ms. Westphal, who is completing an integ...
At its May 9 meeting, the Kent State University Board of Trustees was unanimous in passing a resolution of appreciation that recognizes Kent State President Beverly J. Warren’s five years of extraordinary contributions, specifically implementing a “students first” priority and mindset, leading to a laser-focus on helping students find their purpose and reach the finish line of a college degree. The Board also awarded her the title “President Emeritus,” effective July 1, 2019. President Warren, Kent State’s 12th president, will depart as president on June 30. As a symbol of the high esteem w...