Dr. Peter Byrne, Kent State University at Trumbull Assistant Professor of English, wrote the script for “Heavy Lies the Head,” which was recently performed in Washington D.C. for Shakespeare Theatre Company’s annual “Will on the Hill” benefit. Each year, volunteers from the government (mostly members of Congress, both the House and the Senate) as well as from local and national media, lobbyists and corporate sponsors perform an original one-performance play based on Shakespeare and infused with comedic references to contemporary politics. This year’s performance raised over $500,000 for art...
Leadership Excellence Award Conferred to richard j. Frenchie Kent State University’s Geauga Campus and Regional Academic Center proudly celebrate Richard J. Frenchie for achieving Life Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. The American College of Healthcare Executives is a professional organization dedicated to the highest standards for executive performance and the betterment of patient care through efficient management of hospitals and related healthcare organization and services. Being a Life Fellow is reserved for a select group of leadi...
Nine students from Kent State's College of Business recently met the President of Iceland, His Excellency Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, during their study abroad trip to Europe. The group also met U.S. Ambassador Robert C. Barber on May 30 as part of their International Experience in Entrepreneurship course. "They both spent time with our students and provided some excellent words of wisdom, advice and networking opportunities," said Craig Zamary, faculty member who led the trip. "The Startup Iceland Event and course was a great success and a positive experience for the student...
Nine students from Kent State's College of Business recently met the President of Iceland, His Excellency Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, during their study abroad trip to Europe. The group also met U.S. Ambassador Robert C. Barber on May 30 as part of their International Experience in Entrepreneurship course. "They both spent time with our students and provided some excellent words of wisdom, advice and networking opportunities," said Craig Zamary, faculty member who led the trip. "The Startup Iceland Event and course was a great success and a positive experience for the student...
On Sept. 10, the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center 2016-17 season launches with Resurrection – A Journey Tribute, the first of 21 diverse and high-quality performances. The season also will feature comedy, dance, Broadway shows and additional concerts. “We have four outstanding Broadway shows on this year’s schedule,” says Brad Bielski, Ph.D., dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State Tuscarawas. “David Mitchell, our general manager, applied his extensive theatre and Broadway show background to carefully choose 42nd Street, Saturday Night Fever, Riverdance a...
64 Golden Flashes receive diplomas in spring 2016 The 2016 Kent State University Golden Flashes have shattered the record for the highest annual grade point average (GPA) in program history. They also broke the record for the most students with a perfect 4.0. Collectively, this year’s graduates posted a 3.264 grade point average (GPA) and were responsible for a combined 22 Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular season and tournament championships over the last four years. Also, out of the 425 student-athletes, 57 earned a 4.0 GPA – breaking the previous record of 41 ...