Âé¶¹¹û¶³ at Tuscarawas has named Holly Bolinger, MBA, CBA as its new Director of the Kent State Tuscarawas Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Holly succeeds Steve Schillig, MBA who recently retired.According to Dr. Brad Bielski, Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, “We are thrilled that Holly has decided to accept our offer to lead the SBDC. Holly brings a great depth of experience working with entrepreneurs and small businesses. With over twenty years of SBDC and banking experience, she will be a great asset for Tuscarawas and surrounding counties as well as fo...
My Camper Has a Summer Birthday, Which Group Should They Register?
We recommend campers participate in the age group that aligns with their grade in school, maturity level, and which age they will be for the majority of the summer.
When registering for PEAK, please make sure that you sign up for the correct age group that your camper wants to be with. Campers with summer birthdays may have the option to register for 2 camp groups based on their age. For example, if they are 7 turning 8, they could sign up for Group 1 or Group 2.
Strong written and oral communication skills are essential to the practice of law. Communication Studies is one of several majors that students at Kent State can choose for the university’s 3+3 partnership with area law schools. We caught up with three alumni from the School of Communication Studies to explore how an undergraduate communication studies major prepared them for the study and practice of law. Alexander Long, ’23, First-Year Law Student at Duquesne UniversityDuring Alexander Long’s time at Kent State, he learned the importance of establishing connections with others, tailorin...
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“I went into this trip not knowing a single student, and came out with amazing friends who I could count on for anything. Going into the trip with an open mind and the willingness to try new things such as food will further enhance your experience!â€

Journey to Japan: Past and Present
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Field Course to South Africa Savannas
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Sandra Morgan, director of strategic partnerships and outreach for the College of Arts & Sciences at Âé¶¹¹û¶³, was appointed the honor of Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) at an investiture ceremony at the British Embassy Ambassador’s Residence in Washington, D.C....
For many years, Associate Professor Stephanie Danes Smith has incorporated a globally themed book into one of the Communication Studies courses she instructs. While the assignment — called the “book club†— was only a few weeks of the class, it always proved to be the most popular. No matter what book was read or the culture it was based on, students were engaged in reflection and could relate the stories to communication experiences in their own lives. “As professional communicators, we know that story is the most powerful and illuminating force in humanity, and stories really matt...
As a Kent State student, Michael J. Houser, ’11, learned the value of good communication, and those lessons have propelled him throughout his career."From the first class to the last," he says, "you are assisted in learning the necessary skills to advocate and organize."Houser majored in communication studies, and his career has spanned advocacy and public service. Today, he’s Executive Director of the Bond Accountability Commission, which is responsible for monitoring the construction and renovation program of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD). On a given day, he might t...