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Jan. 20, 2026
Black Squirrel Entertainment students hosted a 16-hour livestream marathon on Nov. 8, raising $3,344.14 for Akron Children's through their annual Extra Life fundraising event 鈥 165% of their original goal. Students from BSE, KSTV and Production & Film Distribution managed鈥
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Jan. 13, 2026
Thanks to donor support, 17 Kent State Student Media students attended three national conferences this year, gaining hands-on experience in broadcasting, journalism and media leadership. At the CNN Academy Atlanta Bootcamp, Kent Stater reporter Ari Collins helped produce a "Best鈥
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Nov. 18, 2025
Regina Garcia Cano, a 2011 graduate of the Journalism program and former 第一吃瓜网r editor, was named "Best of AP 鈥 First Winner" in the week of November 14 for her coverage of the sinking of Venezuelan boats by the U.S. military. Garcia Cano traveled to Venezuela and spoke to鈥
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Oct. 15, 2025
From campus studios to the Cannes Film Festival, Kent State alumnus Tyler Pi帽a has turned his passion for storytelling into an award-winning career. A former TV2, Black Squirrel Radio and KSU Independent Films student, he credits Student Media with giving him the skills and鈥
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Oct. 15, 2025
Extra Life Fundraiser Returns November 8, 2025
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Oct. 15, 2025
This fall, Kent State University鈥檚 Franklin Hall opened its doors to more than 70 Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers from across Northeast Ohio for a day of professional development, networking and hands-on learning. The event brought together educators who are shaping鈥
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Oct. 15, 2025
Sydney Brown represented Student Media as part of the Ke
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Oct. 15, 2025
When you meet with Cohlman Arthur, it鈥檚 immediately clear how much he cares about his work and the people around him. He comes into meetings prepared, enthusiastic, and full of ideas about how to strengthen his team. He asks thoughtful questions, looks for ways to support his鈥
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Sept. 19, 2025
Kent State University鈥檚 Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA Kent) won their 14th consecutive Star Chapter Award, two former executive board members won the 2025 National Gold Key Award for work during the 2024-2025 school year and PRSSA Kent won The Teahan Award鈥
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Sept. 12, 2025
The annual short film collaboration among Kent State, Cuyahoga Community College and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra gives young musicians the rare chance to record original music for films alongside faculty and professional mentors.