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Kent State Communications Professor featured on ‘Dr. Phil’ Podcast

Suzy D’Enbeau, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Communication Studies, was recently featured on “Dr. Phil” podcast “Phil in The Blanks” for her expertise on pronouns and the power of language.

Todd Starkey

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Todd Starkey

Head Women's Basketball Coach
Athletics
Kent

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

June 2016

Shane Roach

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Shane Roach

Video Producer/Director III
TeleProductions
Kent

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

May 2021

Kevin McQueen

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Kevin McQueen

IT User Support Analyst
Federated Desktop Support
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

December 2021

Eric Black

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Eric Black

Music Recruitment Coordinator
Glauser School of Music
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

November 2021

Changing the Future for Black Journalists

In the United States, only about five percent of journalists are Black or African-American, according to Zippia.com. 

HONORS COLLEGE SENATOR STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

In various situations and environments throughout life, it is important to have someone who is

Leadership Update

Kent State University President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the appointment of Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., as Kent State University’s new vice president for enrollment management.

Susan Calvin

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Susan Calvin

Kitchen Production Worker
Culinary Services
East Liverpool Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

November 2021

Four Glauser School of Music Students Participating in Collegiate Honor Band

Four members of the Kent Wind Ensemble, Jake McQuaid, Emily Butz, Tylor Davis and Brett Graves, will be part of the 2022 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Intercollegiate Band for the North Central Division Conference.

Meet the 2021-2022 Biodesign Challenge Team Representing Kent State at the BDC Summit

Five elite KSU students, from diverse backgrounds, are competing at the Biodesign Challenge international summit with their cutting-edge product.

Two Kent State Alumni Nominated for Art and Music Educator of the Year

Visual arts teacher Stephen Tomero and choir director Mary Meese and are among the finalists for the 2022 Stark County Art and Music Educator Awards. Both are alumni of Kent State’s College of the Arts.

Director's Note: March 2022

The argument for studying journalism has never been stronger. Just a quick glance at the news makes the case. We’re training students who will graduate equipped with strong writing skills – still the number one most important skill set according to all employers with whom I interact; technical skills to communicate using whatever equipment, software and tools are available; and the ethical decision-making skills necessary to function in a world where decisions are rarely cut and dry.

Catherine Meredith and Alice Blumenfeld Receive Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Awards

Congratulations to assistant professor of dance Catherine Meredith and adjunct dance faculty member Alice Blumenfeld on receiving Individual Excellence Awards in the choreography category from the Ohio Arts Council.

Scholarships & Awards

Scholarships & Awards for Students

Marty Erbaugh Student Entrepreneur Schol

Journalism Grad Develops Niche of Writing ��һ�Թ��� Comics

A Kent State University alumnus has found a unique way to combine his passions and career after graduation. Nicholas Hunter, a 2020 Kent State graduate, recently discovered a way to combine two passions uncovered during his time at Kent State: writing and comic books.

Kent State Graduate Elected President of American Institute of Architecture Students

Kent State alumnus Cooper Moore, '21, was recently elected the President of the Board of Directors for the American Institute of Architecture Students after graduating in the fall. As president, Moore will lead the board during discussions and decisions. His other responsibilities include helping run the organization, marketing and carrying out the organization’s strategic plan. He will serve for a one year term in Washington, D.C.

Covering a Crisis From Day One

For recent journalism graduates, the COVID-19 pandemic has shaped their entry into the news industry. Young MDJ alumni have focused much of their professional careers on the pandemic, mostly with a Northeast Ohio angle — not just on case numbers or other statistics, but also on the effects on the economy, businesses and the healthcare industry.

Communicating on the Front Lines of a Pandemic

Public relations professionals are time and time again the backbone of communications and community building within their industries.

A Patriotic Classic Reimagined: Pianist Min Kwon’s America/Beautiful Project Comes to Kent

The Kent Keyboard Series continues its 2021-2022 season presenting Min Kwon’s America/Beautiful project, a collaboration with 75 American composers to write variations on “America The Beautiful,” performed by Kwon.

Student Researcher Identifies Potential Alternative to Antibiotics

During a summer research project at Kent State Geauga, nursing student Lauren Petrick succeeded in isolating a bacterial virus that shows promise as an alternative to antibiotics in fighting off intestinal bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, GI tract infections and even pneumonia. By teaming up with Kent State Geauga Associate Professor Sanhita Gupta, Petrick tackled this problem through Kent State University’s Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) last summer.

Kent State Geauga Fends Off Students’ Food Insecurity with Geauga Hunger Task Force Grant

When people consider hunger in America, they tend to think of people far away in urban centers. They don’t realize that food insecurity is a very real problem in Geauga County, even among college students. In order to combat this growing and troubling trend, Kent State University at Geauga is partnering with the Geauga Hunger Task Force (GHTF). Kent State Geauga received a $2,500 grant from the GHTF in January 2022 to assist in their mission “ensuring that no Geauga County residents go hungry.”

Never Stop Learning: A Professor's Journey into Audio Storytelling

The journalism field is an open arena for experimentation.

Students Earn First Place in Broadcast, Illustration at College Media Conference

The “promotes the standards and ethics of good journalism” and re

PNC Foundation Awards $75,000 to Kent State

The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to Kent State University to help ensure success among students who commonly face barriers in college. This grant aligns with PNC’s focus on addressing economic inequality among Black American and low- to moderate-income communities, and it will provide resources for students that will help them complete college and establish a strong foundation on which to build their careers.

Health and Well-Being of Students, Faculty and Staff Brought to Light by Healing Stanzas

Students across the nation were challenged as the pandemic swept the world. Healing Stanzas, a collaboration between the Wick Poetry Center, the Healthy Communities Research Institute and the Brain Health Research Institute, seeks to combine the science of brain health and public health with the creative energy of the humanities to provide Kent State students, staff and faculty with an opportunity to improve wellness through reflective poetry.

ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting and Groundbreaking Ceremony for Crawford Hall, March 8

The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Tuesday, March 8, at 11:30 a.m.

Kent State’s Superhero Alumnus: Black Lightning

DC Comics’ superhero Black Lightning has been part of popular culture, and Black history, for more than 40 years. Since his debut in 1977 as DC’s very first “headline” Black character, Black Lightning has appeared in comic books, animated TV series, video games and, in 2017, a live-action TV series that ran for four seasons on The CW Network. In his secret identity, Jefferson Pierce (shh, don’t tell anyone), he also appeared on the Kent Campus to get his teaching degree. Yes – Black Lightning is a Kent State alumnus. 

Kent State Professor Shares Insight ��һ�Թ��� Beijing 2022 Viewership in New York Times

Tang Tang, Ph.D., professor in the College of Communication and Information at Kent State University, recently shared her expertise with the New York Times in the article "Beijing Olympic Ratings Were the Worst of Any Winter Games."

Kent State Wins Award for Excellence in Integrating International Education Throughout University

Kent State University is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The honor recognizes Kent State for overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university and its campuses.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Taps Digital Media Production Alumna

Kent State alumna, Brianna Gordon, ‘20, developed two interests independently in high school: video production and sports. Now, she spends her days combining those two, working on videos for the Pro Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF) in Canton, Ohio. Gordon is making a name for herself after graduating with a degree in digital media production and a concentration in television from the School of Media and Journalism in the College of Communication and Information.

Political Science Professor Featured in German Banking Publication

Congratulations to Political Science Professor Mark K. Cassell, Ph.D., who recently published an article and was interviewed by Mitteilungen, a publication focused on Germany’s banking system. The article discusses the central role of the publicly-held savings banks during economic and social crises including the refugee crisis in 2015 and the current Covid pandemic among other topics.

Masc-Unity Initiative Helping Students Find Comfort in Masculinity

Society’s norm for men is stereotyped as leaders, providers, and guardians. Society also posits that men cannot speak about their emotions and have to portray a strong persona to be considered masculine and to succeed in these roles. This results in an environment of “toxic masculinity,” which encourages negative self image, negative outward behavior and struggles with mental health among men who feel they have to be strong at all times. An initiative on campus is trying to change that perception.

Kent State to Offer Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Mechatronics Engineering

Sally Kirkland Turns a Personal Tragedy into a Blessing for Others

Establishing a scholarship in honor and memory of her daughter and granddaughter has helped Sally Kirkland heal some of her pain while providing support for generations of students to come.

Dana (Colecchi) Whittlesey

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Dana* (Colecchi) Whittlesey

*pronounced "Donna"

Administrative Assistant
Community Engaged Learning in University College
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

November 2021