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Library prepares for exam week, stress-free zones set up

Library prepares for exam week, stress-free zones set up

The library is preparing for exam week just as much as students.  Stress free zones will be set up Monday and Tuesday – with a few added extras this semester.  TV2’s Robert Carroll has the story. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”The University Library will have Stress-Free zones May 5 and 6 for students to relax from final exams, and studying.” ]BBR_07_Carroll_StressFreeZone[/bbrvideo] It has come to that time of year again – final exams before  a nice, long summer break for many students. …

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Kent State Entrepreneurship department growth, restructure lead to more businesses

Kent State Entrepreneurship department growth, restructure lead to more businesses

Kent State’s Entrepreneurship department has seen large growth over the past five years.  This led to more faculty, and a greater student success rate.  TV2’s Robert Carroll with the story. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”The Department of Entrepreneurship has seen enormous growth the past five years.  See what they are now doing about it.” ]BBR_06_Carroll_EntrepreneurshipExpansion[/bbrvideo]   The Entrepreneurship Department at Kent State has seen at least a 1,000-student enrollment increase in the past five years.  This has led to an increased demand…

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Kent State student begins new service to help businesses

Kent State student begins new service to help businesses

Brock Bernholtz used his employment experience and entrepreneurial experience class to get his innovative business idea started.  Now that business will be helping several businesses.  TV’s Robert Carroll has the story.   [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Brock Bernholtz has come out with a new service to help business in the car dealership industry.  Find out about InCheck services.” ]BBR_05_Carroll_InCheckServices[/bbrvideo] Brock Bernholtz has got a lot of benefit from his major and related work experience.  In fact, he went out and began his…

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Kent State student entrepreneurs experience large success

Kent State student entrepreneurs experience large success

The Kent State University Blackstone Launchpad began with a soft opening in summer 2012.  Since the official opening in fall 2012, many students have experienced large success.  TV2’s Robert Carroll with the story. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”The Blackstone Launchpad at Kent State has been helping students get their business idea off the ground.  Here’s how it helped two students in particular.” ]BBR_04_Carroll_BlackstoneLaunchpad[/bbrvideo] The Kent State Launchpad in the student center has been helping college students with business ideas since fall 2012. …

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New Zipcar service comes to Kent State

New Zipcar service comes to Kent State

Students that do not bring a vehicle with them to campus can make getting off campus tough.  Thanks to a new service at Kent State – that now may be easier than before.  TV2’s Robert Carroll has the story. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”A hot new service is available to Kent State this semester.  Zipcars – is it the next big thing?” ]BBR_02_Carroll_ZipCarService[/bbrvideo] Transportation is a hot topic across Kent State – ranging from parking services, PARTA busing, walking, and finding ways…

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The library as a service to student employees

The library as a service to student employees

Most college students work that extra job to help pay living expenses and to attend school.  Siobhan Hicks is one of those students.  Not only does her work study help her to work in the library, but thanks to a new scholarship opporunity – it may even help some more.  TV2’s Robert Carroll has the story. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Siobhan Hicks takes advantage of work study and employment services on campus to make ends meet.  Now there is a new scholarship…

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