A new degree program titled the Master of Arts in Journalism Education received its final approval from Ohio’s Department of Higher Education this summer. Since 2007, we have been training journalism educators in a concentration of the Master of Arts degree in Media and Journalism. Starting this fall, students are pursuing a standalone degree in journalism education.This shift from a concentration to a standalone degree might seem minor but it gives our graduate program more focus and flexibility. Ours is the only master’s program solely dedicated to journalism education.Students are no longer...

Kent State University at Tuscarawas will celebrate the opening of the newest segment of the John Richard Demuth Trail on Tuesday, September 24 at noon.A ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the trail expansion and honor the John Richard Demuth family.  The two-mile trail was named in honor of Mr. Demuth’s 50 years of dedicated service to the campus’ Tuscarawas County University Foundation board of directors. He was a charter member of the foundation board, which originated in 1968.“We are thrilled to dedicate this trail in honor of the John Demuth family,” said Kent State Tuscarawas Dean and...

The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are bringing their new improv tour Whose Live Anyway? to the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University - Tuscarawas on Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m.Whose Live Anyway? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join ...