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Students Elevate Tourism Blitz for Total Eclipse and NCAA Tournament as Destination Cleveland Interns
A once in a generation moment for the city of Cleveland ā hosting the NCAA Womenās Basketball Final Four Tournament, and days later, being in the path of totality for a solar eclipse ā became a launchpad into content creation, social media and public relations for two Kent State students iā¦
'We as Teachers Need to Evolve to Meet the Technology': Professor Explores Artificial Intelligence as Design Innovation Fellow
According to the āState of AI in Educationā report (), 62 percent of teachers and students in the United States have used artificial intelligence (AI). At Ā鶹¹ū¶³, Associate Professor David Foster has been immersing himself in research related to AI, seeking ways to empower students to integrate AI into various aspects of life.
From Career-Ready to Camera-Ready
Ā鶹¹ū¶³ journalism alumnae Erin Simonek, ā20, and Madison Tromler, ā20, are making waves as anchors and reporters at WFMJ-TV in Youngstown, Ohio. Graduating amidst the challenges of COVID-19, they joined the station the same year, seamlessly transitioning into their roles, first as mulā¦
Blending Creative Projects and Classroom Lessons: Professor Tells Stories from Rust Belt Region
Tara L. Conley, an interdisciplinary scholar and media maker, brings an innovative teaching approach to her role as Assistant Professor at Ā鶹¹ū¶³, seamlessly integrating her previous and ongoing projects and research into her classrooms.
'We as Teachers Need to Evolve to Meet the Technology': Professor Explores Artificial Intelligence as Design Innovation Fellow
According to the āState of AI in Educationā report (), 62 percent of teachers and students in the United States have used artificial intelligence (AI). At Ā鶹¹ū¶³, Associate Professor David Foster has been immersing himself in research related to AI, seeking ways to empower students to integrate AI into various aspects of life.
Director's Note | April 2024
In mid-March, FT Magazine published an article titled No News is Bad News. āThe U.S. has lost two-thirds of its newspaper journalists since 2005,ā it noted. A commenter in a subreddit discussing the story declared flatly, āThe golden age of small town corruption has already started.ā
Concerns like those voiced by the anonymous commenter, combined with renewed awareness of the role of journalism in democratic governance, are driving a massive philanthropic movement, , dedicated to raising $500 million dollars in support of reinvigorating local news around the United States.
Going 'Bananas' For Fan Engagement: Kent State Student Interns with Viral Sensation Savannah Bananas
Kent State student Anthony Scilla, '25, found himself drawn to the Savannah Bananas, fascinated by their innovative style of baseball entertainment known as "banana ball." The former amateur baseball team garnered national acclaim and amassed millions of fans and TikTok followers with its unconventional approach to the game, incorporating elements like kilts, viral choreographed dances, flaming bats and more.