Study Abroad Ever Growing at Kent State

Study Abroad Ever Growing at Kent State

Study Abroad is the chance for students from Kent State University to go to other countries around the world to continue their education while experience various cultures and languages. Study abroad provides many interesting stories from the students themselves, professors, international campuses and even the foothold at the Kent State Main campus. I spoke with Amber Bollinger, an Education Abroad Advisor and general coordinator of all programs to learn more about the study abroad programs in depth.  Amber is in…

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Beverly Warren listens and learns at Kent State

Beverly Warren listens and learns at Kent State

My beat is Beverly Warren’s first semester at Kent State. I interviewed Eric Mansfield, who is the Executive Director of University Media Relations at Kent State. I was also lucky enough to interview Beverly Warren at a press conference for student media. I met Emily Vincent, the Director of Media Relations, at the press conference. This beat has provided me with a lot of ideas and directions. President Warren will be doing what is being called a listening tour of…

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Diversity and Inclusion Flourishes at KSU

Diversity and Inclusion Flourishes at KSU

The diversity and inclusion beat focuses on Kent State University’s professional goal of representing and engaging all sexes, orientations, races and ethnicities equally and consistently on campus and within the larger KSU community. Media focuses on development of campus initiatives, student groups and  involvement, campus safety, special events whose primarily target are at-risk groups such as LGBTQ, women and other ethnic/racial minorities and exploring how KSU’s proficiencies and lack relate to diversity and inclusion issues on a broader (state and national)…

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The Price of a Parking Ticket

The Price of a Parking Ticket

Every student dreads the day when they wake up late and have to park in a lot they don’t have a pass for. They spend a long day in class only to come out and find a yellow slip under their windshield wiper. As this yellow slip signifies a fee for abusing parking privileges, many students feel there are not enough places for students to park on campus. What many people do not know is that parking tickets help fund…

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No Drug Problem at Kent State?

No Drug Problem at Kent State?

Work hard, play hard. This is a common phrase among college students, but is it leading Kent State University students down the path of drug and alcohol abuse? Officer Michquel Penn, the Community Resource Officer of the Kent State University Police Department, has seen many drug and alcohol abusers while serving as an on-duty, on-campus police officer, but does not think there is an abuse problem. “Statistically, comparing to the number of students that we have,” Penn said. “It doesn’t…

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Kent State Police Department increasing its activity

Kent State Police Department increasing its activity

Kent State Police Department has increased its role , in attempt to be more active with the university. I sat down with Kent State University Police Department Community Resource Officer, Michquel Penn, to discuss safety on campus. Penn, one of thirty four police officers at Kent State Police department, said the goal is for the department to be more active with the university. Penn mentioned some particular events that are going on in the near future, as well as a…

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New strategies underway to boost KSU enrollment

New strategies underway to boost KSU enrollment

Campus tours, a new downtown, and student organizations are just three ways Kent State University attracts new students. Kent State not only has to interest students in obtaining a higher education in its classrooms, but also has to find a way to keep students involved and intrigued throughout their four years on campus. The Office of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs is dedicated to finding a stronger academic class each year and to helping current students find where they belong…

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An Overview of Kent Roosevelt HS

An Overview of Kent Roosevelt HS

Rigor, relevance and relationship. Those words resonate well for students and staff at Kent Roosevelt High School, located about 10 minutes away from the Kent State University Main Campus. The high school has undergone some significant changes recently, including technology upgrades in the classroom. At Kent Roosevelt, through technology funding, they have been able to utilize Chrome books in wireless labs thanks to Technology Director Courtney Baliman. Another change for the school district has been the recent closing of Franklin…

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Basketball Helps Education

Basketball Helps Education

Windham High School in Windham, OH held an alumni basketball game raising money for the Renaissance Family Center.  The center is devoted to holding special events and especially helping tutor young children.  TV2’s Zach Harley looks at how the Family Center has helped one young girl. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Basketball Helps Education”]BBR_05A_Harley_Windham[/bbrvideo] This was the third year that Windham High has held an alumni basketball game raising money for the Renaissance Family Center.  The main reason the Family Center needs…

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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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