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...

Following a national search, Kent State University has selected F. Jack Witt III as its new vice president for human resources. A Kent State alumnus, Witt currently serves as vice president of human resources and administration at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio. He joins Kent State on Sept. 6.  Witt will be the senior officer responsible for the oversight of the university’s Division of Human Resources. He will direct the component activities of the division, which includes talent acquisition, equal opportunity and affirmative action, employee development, compensation, records,...