Two students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) participated in think tank discussions with key influencers in entertainment, business and government in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. this semester, as part of the National Millennial Community (NMC). NMC is a group that works to change the conversation about the millennial generation and engage in meaningful dialogue with corporate, foundation, governmental and nonprofit leaders across the country. Founded in January 2016 by IW Group Inc. CCO Bill Imada, NMC has 36 member campuses in 35 states. Kent State joined the na...

Kent State University at Salem was well-represented earlier this month at the Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists annual education seminar by students who competed, as well as by faculty and staff members who participated and helped organize the event.  The students graduate in May, each with an associate of applied science degree in radiologic technology.  Student Heather Kennedy placed first in the Philip Ballinger Student Assessment exam, recording the best score of 150 students who completed the exam. This is the fourth time in six years that a Kent State Salem student won...

Salem – Kent State University at Salem recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual Student Awards Ceremony, while also honoring the service of faculty, staff and a community member. The awards and recipients are: Academic Awards Dedicated Service in Horticulture: Blake Brown Jessica Cvelbar Outstanding Concentration in Horticulture: Amanda Ray Renae Tesauro Outstanding Horticulture Students: Olivia Dotson Desiree Pinkerton Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Academic Excellence: Avery Wilson J...

A team of Kent State University public relations students are finalists in the national Bateman Case Study Competition after working on a public relations campaign that would increase funding for childhood cancer research. Each year, the annual competition, hosted by the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), calls for PRSSA college chapter teams to research, plan, implement and evaluate a public relations campaign for a real client. The Kent State team – KSU Gold – was chosen as one of three finalists out of 84 teams across the country that entered. KSU Gold and the two other...

Students in the Advanced Television News Producing class, with support from a grant awarded by the TEGNA Foundation, have spent the semester learning the stories of middle school students at Cleveland’s Daniel E. Morgan School and within the Hough community. Now, as the semester comes to a conclusion, they are preparing to tell those stories on a larger stage. The class, taught by Thor Wasbotten, professor in the Kent State School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) is made up of juniors and seniors studying journalism and digital media production. The class has spent several days in...

Kent State University’s May 4 Visitors Center presents “Freedom Sings: A Concert” on Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. in University Auditorium at Cartwright Hall. Cartwright Hall is located at 650 Hilltop Drive in Kent. During this event, the story of free speech in America will be told through rock, pop, hip-hop and country music. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. “‘Freedom Sings’ is the culminating event in our yearlong exploration of our First Amendment freedoms,” said Mindy Farmer, Ph.D., director of the May 4 Visitors Cente...

Kent State University at Salem recently recognized three employees with Campus Excellence Awards, recognizing exemplary teaching and service to the campus for the 2017-18 academic year. Margie Bea Iagulli was named outstanding fulltime faculty member; Dr. Jessica Paull was named the outstanding adjunct faculty member; and Sherry DeWitt was recognized as the outstanding staff member. Iagulli is a senior lecturer for the radiologic technology program and has taught at the Salem Campus for 21 years.  She teaches 11 different courses in the radiology program’s associate degree program; ...

This past week, the Center, in partnership with the Ohio Municipal Clerks Association (OMCA), held a One Day Academy training program for Municipal Clerks from across the State of Ohio. The program focused on how to manage the public records associated with municipal social media accounts. The session was facilitated by Pari Swift, University Records Manager, for The Ohio State University and Darren Shulman, City Attorney with the City of Delaware. The day-long program was held in the City of Marysville and was attended by 17 individuals seeking to earn Education ...