A School of Communication Studies student interns with the Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement (OEECE) at Kent State University. Amanda Bevington, a senior interpersonal communication major, is a student intern for the OEECE this spring. During her internship so far, Bevington has been working on various projects, such as recruitment for alternative spring break trips and Super Service Saturdays, developing the first ever global service trip to Nicaragua, and OEECE’s social media. “All of my communication classes relate to what I am doing in my internship in some way,” ...

Melissa Fox, a senior public communication major with a marketing minor, wasted no time hitting the streets of campus trying to get students pumped up about Kent State Athletics as part of her internship with the Kent State Athletic Marketing Department. Fox’s high-energy, hands-on personality made her a perfect match to join the Kent Flash Force Promotional Street Team as one of the many things she does for her internship.  “We try to engage with students on campus to get them to recognize Kent State athletic events by handing out promotional items,” Fox said. ‘We also try to u...

Job seekers, this is your opportunity to explore and apply for internships and full-time career opportunities within Stark County and Northeast Ohio. Job seekers DO NOT need to pre-register. This event is free to students and alumni of the participating colleges and universities: Kent State University at Stark, Stark State College, University of Mount Union and Walsh University. All candidates should dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes to distribute to employers. Greater Canton Collegiate Job & Internship Fair Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 2 - 5 p....

This spring, LaunchNET Kent State University is proud to host classes for first-time female entrepreneurs in collaboration with local nonprofit Bad Girl Ventures, to promote new business startups by ladies in Kent, Ohio, and surrounding communities. Bad Girl Ventures will introduce its newest program, EXPLORE, in Kent. EXPLORE guides first-time entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners through the exploratory and ideation stage in order to validate a business idea. EXPLORE classes are taught by successful local business owners and professionals. Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 6-9...

The College Credit Plus program is designed to allow college-ready students, grades 7-12 who qualify for college admission, the opportunity to earn high school and college credit. College Credit Plus can include courses offered on a college campus, online or at the high school for which credit is awarded from the college. Students seeking admission into the College Credit Plus program must demonstrate college readiness by meeting Kent State’s remediation-free standards. Kent State University at Stark determines college readiness by using ACT or SAT scores. College Credit Plus Inform...

Kent State University President Beverly Warren has appointed entrepreneur and Kent State alumna Sharlene Ramos-Chesnes as the university’s 2016 President’s Ambassador. The President’s Ambassadorship, a one-year, part-time appointment beginning spring 2016, is designed to bring distinguished local minority professionals to share their professional knowledge and experience with the Kent State community. Sponsored by Kent State’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the President’s Ambassador is expected to help promote pluralistic understanding and mutual respect among diverse constitue...

The third annual Fashion/Tech Hackathon at Kent State University took place on Jan. 29. Students spent 36 hours building a project of their choice, such as an app or a garment, while getting support from mentors and sponsors. For more information, visit http://www.fashiontechhackathon.com/.     ...

Kent State University at East Liverpool is hosting the Tri-State Area Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, Feb. 24, beginning at 6 p.m., in Purinton Hall, located at 400 E. Fourth St. The event is open to parents and students from any college or university, not just Kent State. University representatives will provide important information related to financial aid including how to find and apply for scholarships, grants and loans. Call 330-385-3805 for more information. ...