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![Photo by Melissa Olson Photo by Melissa Olson](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/MO_Laurello-5522.jpg?VersionId=eOEWIKah_8YJf0ZEG1XVnw3okfnMLBQV&h=06ac0d8c&itok=9UDm079r)
As the Ohio wine industry continues to expand, Kent State Ashtabula has partnered with a local winery and launched a wine label to help students gain real-world experience and meet the industry’s demand for skilled workers.
By Jan Senn / Kent State Magazine
![Kent State University recently concluded its largest fundraising year in school history after securing $38.9 million in private support during Fiscal Year 2017. Kent State University recently concluded its largest fundraising year in school history after securing $38.9 million in private support during Fiscal Year 2017.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Fundraising.jpg?VersionId=GRUuuXw9KQHjS0QarTfacby8_cBhejpf&h=e6f36a9c&itok=N0Em0it_)
Kent State University recently concluded its largest fundraising year in school history after securing $38.9 million in private support during Fiscal Year 2017.
![Judge Carla Moore has been named Kent State University’s 2017-18 President’s Ambassador. Judge Carla Moore has been named Kent State University’s 2017-18 President’s Ambassador.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Ambassador1.jpg?VersionId=EIMV.DT8RUZbqHH8OONGqn72oYEIpGjs&h=e6f36a9c&itok=FQ77wFmy)
Kent State University President Beverly Warren has named Judge Carla Moore the 2017-18 President’s Ambassador.
![The Kent State University Marching Golden Flashes will perform during the Homecoming parade and game on Oct. 14. The Kent State University Marching Golden Flashes will perform during the Homecoming parade and game on Oct. 14.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-MarchingBand.jpg?VersionId=rDChrFPdGP_Yz96zFVPuVrckKFi2lPGg&h=e6f36a9c&itok=GVmGSPOl)
Catch the Marching Golden Flashes at the Kent State University Homecoming parade and game on Saturday, Oct. 14!
![Hurricane Harvey caused damage to the home of Kent State student Alexis Bartee's grandparents. Hurricane Harvey caused damage to the home of Kent State student Alexis Bartee's grandparents.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/file/REGIONAL-Hurricane1.jpg?VersionId=yR5aiuMKn_j34Sc7Awwn4uVKBAhaAaoS&h=e6f36a9c&itok=31pRW04l)
Senior insurance studies major Alexis Bartee was in Texas caring for her elderly grandparents when Hurricane Harvey hit. From that experience, she has learned more about her chosen field than any classroom could have taught.